ESCANABA — Upper Peninsula State Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI), recently promoted the FHLBI’s Elevate Grant Program to local small business owner Katelyn Beaver. The bank assisted in the process of helping her apply for and get awarded the funds. ...

ESCANABA — April is National Volunteer Month. This week’s column shines a spotlight on a group that often goes unrecognized but deserves heaps of appreciation: our volunteers. Yep, those awesome humans known as the Ambassadors of Delta County who selflessly give their time and energy to ...

ESCANABA — The excitement of the U.P. State Fair has been experienced by many generations. The sights and sounds of the best week of summer have certainly created countless core memories. There are many ways that one can enjoy the UP State Fair. Exhibitors with their animals, artists with ...

MARQUETTE — InvestUP and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the creation of the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, a $3 million pre-seed fund to support entrepreneurs across Michigan in the outdoor recreation industry. The Fund will make investments ranging from ...

ESCANABA — I am not sure why every major change in weather seems to happen when it is my turn to write the “Mind Our Own Business” article for the Chamber. A few days ago all of the snow had melted and people where doing spring outside activities, then once again we are hit with a big ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance announces its new executive director, Mindy Meyers. “Mindy has demonstrated leadership in community development during her tenure as program director of the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, paired with her ...