Pictured from left, Randy Larson, Marquette County Ambassador; Mike Smith, Marquette County Ambassador; Theresa Hruska; Gigi Nyquist, Forsyth Forward board member; Joe St. Andre, Forsyth Forward board member; Trae Forgette, Forsyth Forward board member; Dr. Sara Croney, president, Forsyth Forward Board; Alan Cook, Forsyth Forward executive director; Nate Heffron, Marquette County Ambassador; Paul Back, Forsyth Township manager; Matt Slaughter, Forsyth Forward vice president; Susan Estler, Marquette County Ambassador; Brooke Quinn, Lake Superior Community Partnership senior business Development representative. (Courtesy photo)

GWINN — The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted Forsyth Forward with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new office, located at 184 W. Flint Street in Gwinn. The event took place on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting, followed by an open house and community celebration.

Forsyth Forward serves as Forsyth Township’s economic development office, chamber of commerce, and tourism bureau, with a mission to advance the quality of life for every citizen through economic, educational, and cultural growth. During the event, Alan Cook, executive director of Forsyth Forward, provided an overview of the organization’s work to support local businesses, encourage sustainable tourism, and foster community development. A special presentation from the Lake Superior Community Partnership highlighted the services and resources available to small businesses throughout the region.

“Forsyth Forward is committed to empowering a thriving Forsyth Township community,” said Cook. “Our organization blends the roles of a chamber of commerce and a visitors bureau, promoting economic development, education, and sustainable tourism while building a connected, inclusive, and vibrant community where residents, businesses, and visitors can thrive together.”

Forsyth Forward’s mission is to promote the economic, educational and cultural growth of Forsyth Township by supporting local businesses, enhancing infrastructure and engaging community members in collaborative projects that improve the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Its vision is to position Forsyth Township as a destination for economic opportunity, lifelong learning, and unique cultural experiences.

For more information, visit ForsythForward.org or contact Alan Cook, Executive Director, at forsythforward@gmail.com or 608-381-3802.