Economic Development

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 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
Feature Story operationaction2025 Economic Development

Limestone, golf, and a few things in between: Operation Action U.P. announces awards

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Feature Story marquettemountainoverview Economic Development

Marquette Mountain adds year-round activities, expands snowmaking to keep skiers on slopes

Sarah SpohnWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Could a social district be created in downtown Gladstone? City officials are surveying residents and businesses about the proposal. Economic Development

Cheers: Gladstone proposes a downtown social district

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, January 15, 2025
Feature Story Snowmobiles line up outside the Bear Trap restaurant in Van Meer, Economic Development

Winter tourism bounces back in the U.P.

Brice BurgeWednesday, January 8, 2025
Feature Story connorsportspittsburgh Economic Development

NCAA extends partnership with U.P.-based court provider

UPword StaffWednesday, December 4, 2024
Feature Story stormykromerhats Technology and Innovation

Stormy Kromer uses U.P.-grown wool to create new cap

Jason M. KarelWednesday, November 20, 2024
Feature Story copperpeakhillside Economic Development

Copper Peak moves closer to return of competition

RIch JenkinsWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story timberimage Economic Development

Grants help lumber company upgrade, protect jobs

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story The second floor of the former bank in Manistique is being turned into apartments. Economic Development

A small but important step in housing

UPword StaffWednesday, October 30, 2024
Feature Story ablemedicalcollage Economic Development

Medical equipment manufacturer expands, creating 40 jobs in the U.P.

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Feature Story mountmanufacturingworkers Economic Development

Mount Manufacturing: Helping drive technological innovation in Marquette

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, October 16, 2024
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