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Escanaba DDA honored as Business Partner of the Year

Sometimes the greatest examples of community partnership emerge during the most challenging times. For downtown Escanaba, 2026 was certainly one of those years. The reconstruction of Ludington Street represented an important investment in downtown's future, replacing aging infrastructure and creating a more accessible, welcoming environment. But for the more than 100 businesses that make up downtown Escanaba, the improvements also brought months of closed streets, changing access points and the challenge of reminding customers that businesses remained open. Throughout it all, the ...

InvestUP seeks nominations for Nancy Douglas award

MARQUETTE — InvestUP is calling on businesses, organizations, and local institutions across the Upper Peninsula to recognize the people whose determination, leadership, and years of service have made a lasting difference in their communities. Nominations are now open for the Nancy Douglas Award for Community Impact and Dedication, established in honor of Nancy Douglas, a Menominee County economic development trailblazer who built a lasting legacy by tackling difficult projects, bringing people together, and refusing to settle for the status quo. “Mom put so much of herself into the ...

UIA launches new unemployment system, MiUI

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), November 9, fully launched its MiUI platform — a "modern online system that transforms the unemployment experience for workers and employers across Michigan." In the official announcement put out on Monday, the UIA stated their new, User-friendly MiUI platform will make it convinient for workers and employers to complete all routine unemployment benifit and tax obligations. According to the release, the site features improved accessibility and enhanced user control, allowing for seamless accessiblity on smartphones or other devices. ...

Bark River Knives name sold

ESCANABA — The Bark River Knives name is under new ownership, while litigation involving its former owner and a rental company has officially come to a close. Scott Hope of Lennon, Michigan, and his family recently acquired Bark River Knives’ intellectual property through a ...

Gifts available, gathering to come

ESCANABA — A new business that opened on Ludington Street amidst this year's major construction has already earned a positive reputation and is still developing. Water Lily Gifts and Gather, operating at 1113 Ludington St. under the ownership of Brandy Torvinen of Gladstone, sells ...