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Feature Story Downtown Ironwood. Economic Development

Ironwood: A community ready for redevelopment

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, August 7, 2024
Feature Story michiganoutdoorinnovation Economic Development

Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund announces first investments

UPword StaffWednesday, July 31, 2024
Feature Story GEAR UP staff and students taking in the sights, doing a bit of shopping, and preparing to take the climb to the Mackinac Island Fort on June 28, 2024. Community Development

CMU and FSU GEAR UP take 50 students on an Upper Peninsula college tour

Xzavier SimonWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm. Arts and Culture

Lavender farms on the rise across Michigan

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 24, 2024
Feature Story Details of boat building at the Great Lakes Boat Building School I GLBBS Transportation

Riding the wave

Ann DallmanWednesday, July 10, 2024
Feature Story State and local officials broke ground on the new facility earlier this year. Economic Development

$7.3 million manufacturing hub underway in eastern U.P.

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story A skier at Mont Ripley. Winter sports like skiing and snowmobiling attract tourists to the region. Economic Development

Study shows the economic importance of tourism in the counties of the western U.P.

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 12, 2024
Feature Story The Grounded G2 Campervan, with a 250-mile range, is available on the market. Economic Development

New fund helps startups in the great outdoors

Rich JenkinsWednesday, May 22, 2024
Feature Story saulttribethrive Economic Development

Sault Tribe Thrive unveils new business center, grant programs serving the U.P.

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, May 22, 2024
Feature Story upbuildingtradesstudents Economic Development

Building opportunities for U.P. students to enter the construction trades

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, May 15, 2024
Feature Story picturedrockscruises Economic Development

Munising: Revitalized by tourism

Jennifer ChampagneWednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Economic Development

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, May 8, 2024
Feature Story ridenorthkingsford Economic Development

Proactive zoning attracts new businesses to Kingsford

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, May 1, 2024
Feature Story connorsportspittsburgh Economic Development

March Madness: NCAA tournament courts built in the U.P.

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story Luis Benitez spoke about the future and importance of outdoor recreation at a recent Friends of Grand Rapids Parks event. Arts and Culture

Outdoor industry thought leader Luis Benitez sees economic potential in rural Michigan

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story laptopimage Technology and Innovation

Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan

UPword StaffWednesday, March 27, 2024
Feature Story Grants are available to help U.P. farmers build hoop houses to extend the growing season. Sustainability

Helping U.P. farmers extend the growing season

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Feature Story Inventing the Outdoors was originally on exhibit at the Michigan History Center. Economic Development

The man who opened the U.P. to the world

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, February 21, 2024
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