A recent online conversation with leaders in the public space arena included a shoutout to the Marquette area for its ongoing transformation from a heavy reliance on a small set of industries to a more diversified economy combined with significant investments in quality of life. As you’ve ...
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) program was part of the COVID relief bills passed in 2020 to assist business with keeping their workers employed. Businesses had the choice to file a tax amendment for the ERC or apply for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). At the time it was an ...
Baraga Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed a new recreation opportunity to the area. The grand opening of We Bike E Bike was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at the business. A release from the chamber states: “We Bike E Bike promises to be your key to exploring the U.P. They offer the ...
MARQUETTE — U.P. Home Health & Hospice announces the agency has achieved a 5 Star rating for patient surveys through the Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems and 4.5 Star Rating for quality measures. HHCAHPS surveys patients to make it easier for families to compare home health agencies. The survey collects feedback from current or recently discharged home health agency patients (or their family) about their experiences. The quality of patient care rating is determined using each home health agency’s scores on 7 individual quality measures, which ...
ESCANABA — DS Tech, a leading managed technology services provider, recently announced an increased commitment to providing high-quality technology offerings to the Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie areas, by hiring two local staff members in those cities. Ben Wakkuri and Wade Wilding have now joined the DS Tech team, both filling the role of Network Technician. Since 1976, DS Tech has been supporting the technology, phone, and cybersecurity needs of companies across the entire Upper Peninsula. Recent growth has facilitated their ability to begin adding staff in cities beyond ...
MARQUETTE — InvestUP has received an allocation of $15 million for Upper Peninsula economic development as part of the 2022-2023 Michigan budget bills. The state Legislature passed it on July. Pursuant to the award, the funds can be used for any of four critical challenges facing the region: housing development, childcare, broadband and talent attraction. However, it is expected that the focus for the funds will be on incentivizing housing development across the U.P. The award was one of only 144 enhancement grants issued statewide and InvestUP was the only economic development ...
