Entrepreneurship

UPWARD Initiatives take local economy to new heights

Neil Moran Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Often you read about a study being done to improve this or that and you never hear anything more about it. UPWARD Initiatives is using a study done in 2009 to bring together 180 volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents of the Upper Peninsula and two counties in Wisconsin.

Malone's Lens: High waters of the Upper Peninsula

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 08, 2013

If there is one thing we didn't lack this winter, it was precipitation. The good news is, the lakes should be higher. The bad news? The spring run off was intense.

U.P. bloggers connect both locally and globally

Jeff Barr Wednesday, May 01, 2013

From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.

The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 24, 2013

From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.

Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, April 24, 2013

When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.

Malone's Lens: Let's take a walk

Shawn Malone Wednesday, April 24, 2013

While Mother Nature is doing her best to make it difficult to enjoy spring (is that MORE snow on the way?), our photographer Shawn Malone snapped this beautiful picture of a great place to go for a walk.

Iron Mountain balances revitalization and preserving its sense of place

Neil Moran Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Economic progress is no reason to destroy a town's sense of place and uniqueness. Read how the residents of Iron Mountain pulled together and, with the help of Michigan Main Street and other programs, have made this town a great place to visit and call home.

Wear Your Pride: Locally-themed T-shirts celebrate Michigan

Joe Baur Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Fashion has long been a statement about the individual. Whether it's an Armani suit or ironic tee from the local thrift store, what we wear says something about ourselves. In Michigan, the latest fashion trend has been about pride from the Upper Peninsula's Yooper Steez and Martin Sports Apparel and Traverse City's High Five Threads.

Young professionals have the chance to network, learn in Marquette County

Julia Woehrer Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Young and professional and in Marquette County? Then you should likely check out 40 Below, the organization built just for young professionals like you. Second Wave's Julia Woehrer sat down with 40 Below's Ryan Nummela to discuss what the group offers to the young and successful in the region.

Art culture adds to a sense of place in Marquette

Lucy Hough Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The internet is making it easier for artists in the Upper Peninsula to thrive in such a rural area. Writer Lucy Hough finds out what art culture looks like here in the U.P. and how it builds community.