Operation Action U.P. to hold annual meeting

What's happening: Operation Action U.P. will hold its annual meeting on Feb. 15 at the Northern Center Ballrooms at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

What's the event: Each year, members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across the Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next. An agenda is being finalized.

Businesses honored: Winners of the Operation Action U.P.'s annual Excellence Awards will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process. Operation Action U.P. recognizes up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the well-being of the U.P. 

Honored in 2022: Able Medical Devices, Northwoods Manufacturing, Inc., Precision Plus MFG and VAST.

What is Operation Action U.P.: The organization is a privately funded economic development organization that embraces all types of industries and serves the 15 counties of the U.P. Operation Action U.P. brings together interested industrial corporations, financial institutions, utilities, institutions of higher learning, businesses, and concerned citizens in a coalition to work to create a favorable economic climate and a strong employment base in the U.P.

More event details: The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The ballroom is located at 1401 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette.