Entrepreneurship

Contrast Coffee has locations in Iron River, Iron Mountain, Ironwood, Marquette and Negaunee.

Brewing a difference in the U.P.

Brice BurgeWednesday, March 6, 2024

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Calling all creators: Superior Fab Lab hosts MakerFest 2024

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, March 6, 2024

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A helping hand for small businesses in the central U.P.

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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Pushing innovation in the U.P.

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, January 17, 2024

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A Finnish sauna with a 'Superior' view

UPword StaffWednesday, December 20, 2023

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Menominee's Wind Rose North outfits outdoor enthusiasts

Ann DallmanWednesday, December 6, 2023

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Gladstone: A hub for outdoor innovation

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, November 29, 2023

Christine Manninen

Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Vault Hotel opened in Houghton in 2019.

Vault Marquette project set to begin construction

UPword StaffWednesday, October 11, 2023

Negaunee native Rachael Grossman is captivating diners with her Italian cuisine at Strega Nonna.

Buono! Strega Nonna's Italian fare enchants diners in Negaunee

Brenda Sodt MarshallWednesday, September 20, 2023

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An adventure hub rocks Norway (not the country)

Ann DallmanWednesday, July 26, 2023

Housed in a former one-room schoolhouse, Pine Creek Woodworking aims to help anyone in the Dickinson area looking to learn woodworking skills.

Building skills, building communityExperience carpentry at Pine Creek Woodworking

Gina WollnerWednesday, July 19, 2023

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In Marquette, a coffee shop to 'enjoy the small moments in our lives'

Richard JenkinsWednesday, July 12, 2023

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The corporate offices of FHLBank Indianapolis.

FHLBank Indianapolis grant programs help Native American families in Michigan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 12, 2023

The entrance to Mission Point Resort, located on the eastern end of Mackinac Island.

Stewards of a Mackinac Island resort

Greg TaskerWednesday, June 28, 2023

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Nisu Bakery & Cafe brings Finnish flair to Hancock

Richard JenkinsWednesday, June 21, 2023

U.P.’s first “rage room” a smashing success

Brice BurgeWednesday, May 10, 2023

The former elementary school is the home of Advanced Blending Solutions. The school underwent a $2.5 million renovation.

Back to school: Entrepreneur turns his former elementary school into his company offices

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, April 19, 2023

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Austin Gongos and Nathan Ackerman, co-founders of Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear in Hancock.

FHLBank grants help elevate local small businesses to next level

Sarah SpohnWednesday, March 29, 2023

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Raising the hotel bar in the U.P.

Greg TaskerWednesday, March 22, 2023

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