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KMI graduates from acclaimed international space program

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — Kall Morris Inc. of Marquette, an orbital debris remediation company co-founded by three Northern Michigan University alumni, announced its graduation from the 2022-23 Space stream of the Creative Destruction Lab program across four sites over four countries. From nearly 40 companies worldwide that began the 2022-23 cohort, KMI was one of only 15 space program graduates. KMI, founded by Adam Kall, director of science; Austin Morris, director of engineering; and Troy Morris, director of operations, is an orbital debris research and solution development ...

Alternative to the dollar? Emerging economies push to end the currency’s dominance

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Business has vanished at Kingsley Odafe’s clothing shop in Nigeria’s capital, forcing him to lay off three employees. One culprit for his troubles stands out: The U.S. dollar’s strength against the Nigerian currency, the naira, has pushed the price of garments and other foreign goods beyond the reach of local consumers. A bag of imported clothes costs three times what it did two years ago. The price these days is running around 350,000 naira, or $450. “There are no sales anymore because people have to eat first before thinking of buying clothes,” ...

LSCP Perspectives: Business development services lead to stronger businesses and communities

The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) has served many roles in Marquette County throughout its twenty-five-year history. As we actively engage with members about what the next twenty-five will look like, the impact of our behind-the-scenes business development and support programs has commonly been cited as a critical component of our work. The concept of business development can take many forms, and each local economic development organization fine-tunes its offerings to meet its community where it’s at and where it hopes to go. For the LSCP, this has meant a consistent ...

Chaval Christian Dance Company celebrates grand opening

MARQUETTE — Chaval Christian Dance Company celebrated its grand opening at its new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony and presentation of the first dollar on the August 4. The new location is at 147 West Washington Street, the former Marquette Center for Dance building. The first ...

Chamber Chat: Excitement builds for ‘Murder at the Mather’

It’s my favorite time of the year, the time where I get to plan our Annual Gala Fundraiser. Each year for the past 12 years, the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce host an annual celebration for our members. When I began working for the chamber last August, I quickly ...

UPHS – Marquette cancer center welcomes new radiation oncologist

MARQUETTE,—UP Health System — Marquette has added Radiation Oncologist Eric Schaff, MD, to its Cancer Center team. According to a UPHS press release, Schaff specializes in the treatment of adult cancers, offering advanced personalized radiation options for Upper Peninsula residents close ...