Economic Development

Feature Story welding Economic Development

New welding center will strengthen U.P. economy

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, July 9, 2025
Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock. Arts and Culture

Plans for 'Big Annie' statue get major fundraising boost

UPword StaffTuesday, June 24, 2025
Feature Story This sandstone building in downtown Ishpeming has been dormant for more than 50 years. Community Development

Placemaking grant gives three U.P. cities a facelift

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story borderlandowners Entrepreneurship

Norway butcher finds success in his hometown

Ann DallmanWednesday, June 11, 2025
Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months. Economic Development

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story This sign stands at the site of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s first home build. Kids and Education

Build U.P. invests in teens and trades

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story partridgecreek Healthy Communities

Ishpeming farm looks to boost its yield — of food and friends— thanks to MDARD grant

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story Michigan's first mass timber building built with Michigan wood. Sustainability

DNR marks mass timber milestone with Newberry building

UPword StaffWednesday, May 14, 2025
Feature Story maplefallscene Entrepreneurship

Sweet News: U.P. maple syrup producer receives state grant to modernize, expand

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Longform A stream diversion project at the Copperwood site. Economic Development

Copperwood Mine: Bringing prosperity back to the communities of the Western U.P.

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, April 16, 2025
Feature Story picturedrockscruises Economic Development

Pictured Rocks Cruises expansion sets stage for potential growth in Munising

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, April 9, 2025
Feature Story The beloved resort at Iron Mountain added 34 cozy cabins before the ski season. Economic Development

Update: New cabins and other improvements at Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort

UPword StaffWednesday, March 26, 2025
Feature Story A rendering of the proposed renovation of the former furniture store in downtown Houghton. Community Development

Old Houghton furniture store gets a new life as apartment housing with a view

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, March 19, 2025
Feature Story lavenderfieldrobot Entrepreneurship

Flower Power: Michigan Tech professor developing robot for lavender harvesting

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story mtibuilding Technology and Innovation

It's now the Marine Trades Institute

UPword StaffWednesday, March 12, 2025
Feature Story Marquette Mountain installed advanced snowmaking equipment, enabling the resort to offer superior ski conditions earlier in the season. Economic Development

U.P. ski resorts ride an expansion wave

Natalie PlattWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Arts and Culture

From Munising to Memphis: Two U.P. brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story Great Lakes Sound & Vibration Economic Development

New jobs and investments in Houghton County

UPword StaffWednesday, February 26, 2025
Feature Story A remote worker networking event held last summer in Calumet. The event was hosted by the villages of Calumet and Laurium as well as Main Street Calumet and Remote Workforce Keweenaw. Economic Development

Returning home: Recruiting former U.P. residents

Michelle MironWednesday, February 19, 2025
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