Mark Aho named to Forbes’ list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors

May 9, 2022

MARQUETTE — Mark A. Aho, president, financial advisor, of the Mark Aho Financial Group located at 205 N. Lakeshore Blvd was among the Raymond James-affiliated advisors named to the Forbes list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. The list, which recognizes advisors from national, regional and independent firms, was released online April 7. Aho, who joined Raymond James in 2013, has more than 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. The Mark Aho Financial Group’s primary focus is advanced financial planning and investment consulting to help maximize the probability of ...

Menhennick hired at new First National Bank & Trust Mortgage Production Office

May 9, 2022

IRON MOUNTAIN/MARQUETTE — First National Bank & Trust has announced the hiring of Jackie Menhennick as mortgage lender for First National Bank & Trust’s newly opened Mortgage Production Office in Marquette. As mortgage lender, her focus will be residential real estate lending and she ...

Chamber Chat: Chamber events are coming back stronger than ever this season

May 9, 2022

We are well in to the planning of several events in the up-coming months and it’s been good to get back to in-person gatherings. Our series of Business After Hours continues with the next one being held on Wednesday, May 25 at Love and Bicycles in Negaunee from 5-7 p.m. This is a ...

US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

May 9, 2022

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs. Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed ...

It’s LSCP Annual Dinner week: Virtual silent auction open now!

May 2, 2022

The Lake Superior Community Partnership's Annual Dinner is this week! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year. We anticipate a few hundred people at this fun-filled event on Thursday, May 5, at the Northern Center Ballrooms. Each year we come together to support economic development ...

Hinkson named vice president business banking officer at Range Bank

May 2, 2022

MARQUETTE — Range Bank has announced that Jeremy Hinkson has joined its team as vice president business banking officer. He comes to the bank with “extensive experience in the financial industry, specifically assisting business clients with their lending and banking needs,” officials said. “I am very pleased to announce Jeremy joining Range Bank, which will broaden our business banking team,” said Roxanne Daust, chairman, president and CEO, Range Bank, in a statement. “His experience with businesses, entrepreneurs, and civic organizations in Marquette County, along his ...