ESCANABA — The excitement of the U.P. State Fair has been experienced by many generations. The sights and sounds of the best week of summer have certainly created countless core memories. There are many ways that one can enjoy the UP State Fair. Exhibitors with their animals, artists with ...
ESCANABA — I am not sure why every major change in weather seems to happen when it is my turn to write the “Mind Our Own Business” article for the Chamber. A few days ago all of the snow had melted and people where doing spring outside activities, then once again we are hit with a big storm. At least we weren’t at the truly high end snow totals like some of our friends in the U.P. My track record as a weather forecaster has not been very good, but I am sure we have turned the corner on the white sticky precipitation and will be seeing more traditional spring showers. What ...
MARQUETTE — InvestUP and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, a $3 million pre-seed fund to support entrepreneurs across Michigan in the outdoor recreation industry. The Fund will make investments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 in promising Michigan-based startups that are commercializing cutting-edge technologies in outdoor recreation. The Fund is the first of its kind in the Upper Peninsula, the only seed fund in any rural location across Michigan and one of only two funds managed by economic ...
ESCANABA — What do Radio Results Network, Thomas Theater Group, and Team Wireless have in common? Quite a bit, actually. They are all committed to providing exceptional customer service, are active Chamber members, and have graciously sponsored the first two Business After Hours events in ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance announces its new executive director, Mindy Meyers. “Mindy has demonstrated leadership in community development during her tenure as program director of the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, paired with her ...
ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group welcomes Wendy Frye, MD to its medical staff. Specializing in general surgery, Dr. Frye treats various conditions, including gallbladder disease, breast issues and cancer, hernias, acid reflux, skin lesions and colon ...
