Conference encouraged UP nonprofit growth
Sponsors of the 2025 U.P. Nonprofit Conference, hosted by Grow & Lead, gathered Oct. 16 at the 20th-annual event at Northern Michigan University's Northern Center. The conference — which featured speakers, breakout sessions and workshops — was aimed at connecting nonprofits and providing resources for growth. From left, in back are Tom Humphrey of First Bank, Hanna Westra of Range Bank, Leah Berthiaume of Superior Health Foundation, Adam King of Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michael Babcock of Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Tanner Wagner of Acrisure Great Lakes. Middle row are Erecenia Friday of MNA, Emma Schultz of Community Foundation of Marquette County and Robin Meneguzzo, Sara Fletcher and Madelina DiLisi of Keweenaw Community Foundation. In front is Stephanie Deible of MNA. Sponsors not shown include Honor Credit Union, Northern Michigan University Center for Rural Health, TV6, Travel Marquette, Catchafire and IFF. (Courtesy photo)




