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Business

New law firm debuts

MARQUETTE —Downtown Marquette has a new law firm centered on coaching. After a decade as an easement and access dispute litigation attorney, Erica Payne set out to open a law firm that gives fellow Yoopers trustworthy alternatives for legal advice. With a team of like-minded individuals, ...

Lake Superior Leadership Academy grads honored

By RANDY CROUCH Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE—The Lake Superior Leadership Academy spent Thursday night celebrating something that has been a long time coming, the graduation of three classes from the organization’s leadership program. The graduation ceremony honored three classes: ...

Rising star: IHS Alumna promoted to shareholder in lawfirm

MINNEAPOLIS — Innovative law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis announced the promotion of Leah Kippola-Friske to shareholder status this year. Kippola-Friske is a member of both NJL’s business litigation and product liability and complex torts practice groups. Listed among the “Best Lawyers in ...

This week’s business profile: Jon’s Auto – It’s all in the details

MARQUETTE—Jon’s 2.0! They moved, they’re expanding! Since 1996 Jon’s Auto has been Marquette County’s premier pre-owned car dealer. And for the past 17 years in a row, you’ve voted them the best place to purchase a preowned vehicle. And now, what is in the new update you ask? ...

Company with NMU roots to receive business award

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — A company formed by three Northern Michigan University alumni that is focused on keeping space clear of orbital debris has earned its second straight Michigan Best Small Business award. Marquette-based Kall Morris Inc. will be among the honorees at the 19th ...