ESCANABA — David C. Williams, president and CEO of Upper Peninsula State Bank, has announced that Nicholas R. Bink has been elected to the board of directors of the Upper Peninsula State Bank. Bink is a graduate of Escanaba Area High School and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in ...
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — Chippewa County Credit Union (CCCU) and Federal Employees of Chippewa County Credit Union (FECCCU) announce they have been working on a proposed merger with U.P. State Credit Union, based in Escanaba, pending regulatory approval, final due diligence and an affirmative vote from their membership. While both credit unions are financially strong and healthy, it made sense to explore a strategic partnership with U.P. State Credit Union to provide more value in products and services to members, expand community involvement, increase branch locations, and offer ...
ESCANABA — We are only a few short weeks away from hosting the biggest music event this summer, in the Upper Peninsula. Keith Urban headlines the Northern Lights Music Fest at the U.P. State Fairgrounds along with a start-studded lineup of country and rock performers including Ingrid Andress, Pop Evil, Sebastian Bach, Austin Snell, and newly added Nelson. Two days of fun on July 21st and 22nd will bring thousands of people to Delta County and fill lodging properties across the Upper Peninsula. One question you may ask is, what kind of impact does this have on a community like ...
ESCANABA — I would like to take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt gratitude to our business owners and residents for the warm reception graciously offered to the passengers of the American Queen Voyages during their initial visits to the Bays de Noc. Your remarkable acts of kindness and hospitality towards our first-time visitors have truly made them feel embraced by our splendid waterfront community. Thanks to your enthusiastic welcome, we have received letters and comments resembling the following expression of appreciation. Escanaba Friends, My wife and I were on the ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — How do you address the critical talent shortage in cybersecurity, grow a cybersecurity ecosystem in the Upper Peninsula, and keep young talent? If you’re Evan Rice - senior vice president of Guide Star, an Iron Mountain company providing security and technology services - you enlist the help of Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) to assemble a team of stakeholders to address the issue. Evan identified the high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) Computer Networking and Security Program at the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District (DIISD). Led by ...
ESCANABA — The Island Resort Championship Tournament Committee and the Delta County Chamber of Commerce proudly extend their warm welcome to golfers, volunteers, and spectators for the highly anticipated Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass, taking place next week. With participants from 35 countries and 40 states, this Epson Tour event promises to be an international spectacle. From June 23 to June 25, 156 players will grace the greens at Sweetgrass Golf Club, vying for victory and showcasing their exceptional skills. Tickets for the event are priced at $10 for a three-day pass ...
