News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
Celebrating the Value of Winter in Marquette County
While the U.P. has always understood the value of winter, every four years the Winter Olympics are a worldwide reminder of what winter has to offer. And this year, thanks to its star, Nick Baumgartner, they’re also a celebration of the U.P. and all its winter glory.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
Economic development doesn’t just happen – it happens in a place.
It may sound obvious, but location is everything for any business or development venture. When businesses or developers decide where to locate or expand, they ask questions about the community they’re considering investing in, and how it supports business growth and economic sustainability. How difficult is it to obtain the permits or approvals needed to develop or open a business? Is there enough infrastructure, and is it affordable and efficient? Are there amenities like housing, good schools, parks, trails, services, and shopping that will attract a workforce?
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
In economic development, connections count.
LSCP’s ability to connect businesses and the region with decision-makers across Michigan is a case in point. By building relationships with legislators, state agencies, and other influential organizations, we can act as a strong voice for the priorities we hear about from our members and the region.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
The last couple years have given a bad name to new year’s forecasts, upending all sorts of predictions for what’s to come in the year ahead. So, while no one claims to have a crystal ball about what the world has in store for us in 2022, we can tell you what’s on deck for the LSCP.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
As we wrap up 2021 and reflect on our year, one thing is clear - in 2021, there was no such thing as business as usual.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
As we wrap up 2021 and reflect on our year, one thing is clear - in 2021, there was no such thing as business as usual.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
In one of Lansing’s holiday traditions, there’s been a flurry of bills and movement in Lansing around some big issues this month, including economic development.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
Christmas is coming…hopefully.
Holiday shoppers are finding that supply chain disruptions could impact their gift-giving plans.
News from Sarah Lucas and Lake Superior Community Partnership, sharing the U.P. Perspective:
“We really wanted to move to Marquette, but we couldn’t find a house – everything’s selling too fast.”
