By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Although small businesses vary widely in terms of size, industry and issues, they do appear to be generally united by a growing uneasiness about the economy. Several surveys and economic reports released in recent weeks show that ...
NEW YORK — The growing evidence of a slowdown in manufacturing is likely contributing to the dip in small business optimism that began early in the year. Reports this month from the government and an industry group point to a drop in manufacturing activity. While the manufacturing sector is ...
Two awards programs name Global Response as finalist MARQUETTE — Global Response, The Brand Call Centers, has been named a finalist in two 2019 awards programs, sponsored separately by ICMI and ContactCenterWorld. “We are honored to be recognized,” Global Response Co-CEO Wendy ...
The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization that bridges businesses with the community, champions the buy local philosophy, promotes the West End of Marquette County as a whole to visit, live and explore, along with embracing the historical roots that ...
MARQUETTE - March is National Nutrition Month - Nutrition is often a topic of interest to anyone who wants to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Many may not know that a great resource to help someone develop an individualized nutrition plan is available right here in our community: the ...
Well, it’s that time of year again for us to release our 2018 year-end results! We did so at our Annual Meeting on Northern Michigan University’s campus March 12. This was an opportunity for our stakeholders to come together to hear what we have been up to over the past year, as well as ...
MARQUETTE — Charles A. Fust has passed the Uniform CPA Exam and has received his certified public accountant’s license by successfully meeting the education, examination and experience requirements outlined by Michigan’s State Board of Accountancy. Fust graduated magna cum laude from ...
DEERFIELD, ILL. — RTI Surgical Holdings Inc., a global surgical implant company, recently announced it had completed the acquisition of Paradigm Spine, LLC, a leader in motion preservation and non-fusion spinal implant technology. “The acquisition of Paradigm aligns with RTI’s growth ...
NEW YORK — When cyberthieves attacked Empire Industries’ computer network, technology manager Rich Shemanskis could see files in the process of being infected by malicious software. “We were looking at the network, and I noticed it, and another guy noticed it. We’re looking at the ...
NEW YORK — Small businesses can be more vulnerable to cyberattacks than larger companies because they often don’t have sophisticated and comprehensive systems to protect themselves from hackers, viruses, malware and what’s called ransomware. And owners who are focused on customers and ...
MARQUETTE — Larry G. Larson, a financial adviser with Larson & Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Marquette, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program and will be honored for this achievement in ...
MARQUETTE — Beth Millner Jewelry in Marquette is now accepting applications for its fundraiser jewelry program. Every year, the business selects worthy nonprofit organizations located in the Upper Peninsula from a pool of applicants. Once selected, Millner designs a custom piece for each ...
Have you seen the large, rust-colored structure on Teal Lake? If you have and you’re wondering what the heck it could be, I’m here to fill you in. That large structure is a mining head frame replica built by U.P. Fabricating, and the community is taking guesses as to when it will fall ...
Wausau Homes Marquette was honored to receive two prestigious awards at the 2019 Wausau Homes Builder Conference. They received the “Voice of the Customer Award” for an outstanding 92 percent rating and also received a “Top Legacy Builder Award” for 2018. “We are humbled and honored ...
One of the Lake Superior Community Partnership Brand Pillars states, “We provide a wide variety of affordable and effective development services — for businesses and municipalities.” This pillar describes where our efforts are focused. In a nutshell, investments from our investors allow ...
MARQUETTE – Honor Credit Union is inviting area residents to join in honoring the retirement of Marion Hains and to celebrate the 43 years she spent working in the financial industry. To celebrate, an open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Honor Credit Union in ...
Wandels’ WaterCare continues to treat and resolve issues present in both residential and commercial water supplies across the Upper Peninsula. With a long standing reputation of knowledge and service they can handle most any challenge that comes their way, from general household use to ...
With more snow than the plow drivers know what to do with, cabin fever seems on the verge of becoming an epidemic this winter. Many people are plotting their spring break escapes, some of which include traveling to warmer climates, but the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce has ...
TruNorth elects board president ISHPEMING — TruNorth Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors recently elected Thomas Skrenes as board president following the retirement of Patricia Kroon in 2018. The Rev. Skrenes has served on the board since 1990. Before being elected president, he ...
NEW YORK — As Nick Haschka bought four small horticultural businesses over the past two years, he had to help his new employees navigate almost constant change. “They’ve had to get used to a new owner, new management style, and many new processes and tools,” says Haschka, owner of The ...