Column: Lunch with Michigan leaders ESCANABA — If you’ve ever sat down to lunch at the U.P. State Fair, you know that food tastes better with a side of fresh air and good company. One luncheon during fair week is about more than just what’s on the plate ~ it’s about who’s at ...
MANISTIQUE — Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce (STC) congratulates Emily and Tiger Marcotte, owners of Yooper Fitness, on reaching a milestone—five years in business. Since opening their doors in March 2020, Yooper Fitness has become a cornerstone of the Manistique community’s health and ...
USA Today recently conducted a nationwide “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards” contest to choose the 10 Best Bus Services in America for 2025. And for the second year in a row, Indian Trails was selected as one of the 10Best! What’s more, readers voted Indian Trails #1 of the 10Best for 2025. That’s above such well-known companies as Megabus, Greyhound, and FlixBus. Also, of the 146 private regular route and charter bus companies in the state, Indian Trails was the only Michigan bus service to make the 10Best list. Moreover, Indian Trails is one of some 8,000 scheduled and chartered ...
ESCANABA — On June 11 I had the opportunity to attend the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Region 1 Educational Forum. It was attended by many of our friends from the MEDC, as well as economic development organization leaders from around the Upper Peninsula. During the event I had ...
ESCANABA — Matt Valiquette was nominated for UPBT’s Business Person of the Year in recognition of his exceptional professionalism, courteous demeanor, and unwavering dedication to his role at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. His strong organizational skills and tireless work ethic have ...
LANSING — Michigan Retailers Association reports that May 2025’s Retail Index landed at 57.3, indicating a positive month in retail sales; however, the score decreased slightly from April. The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity, with higher numbers indicating stronger activity. The seasonally-adjusted performance Index is conducted by Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch. Each month, this ...
