Love on Local Gift Cards

Love on Local Love on Local is a gift card program that promotes shopping at local small businesses, a priority as we recover from the pandemic. Help Marquette County small businesses and entrepreneurs by ordering your Love on Local gift cards to use at ANY local small......More

Love on Local Love on Local is a gift card program that promotes shopping at local small businesses, a priority as we recover from the pandemic. Help Marquette County small businesses and entrepreneurs by ordering your Love on Local gift cards to use at ANY local small business in Marquette County! For more information check out our Frequently Asked Questions Flyer or contact us at [email protected] or (906)226-6591.  ​ Contact [email protected] or call (906) 226-6591 before purchasing bulk orders. Please note that Love on Local gift cards cannot be used at gas pumps, but you can purchase gas inside the gas station. Same day order gift cards are not guaranteed. If you need to pick up cards instead of receiving them in the mail, please call 906.226.6591.  SIGN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS UP TO BE A LOVE ON LOCAL FEATURED BUSINESS! It's FREE! In order to support our local businesses, the LSCP will waive the participation fee for the time being. Email [email protected] to join! Check out who is currently listed as a Love on Local Featured Business here! Reminder that these are JUST A FEW of the businesses the Love on Local card can be used at. Cards accepted at ALL LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES that accept Visa.  

Breakfast and Business Series: July // State of the Nonprofit Community

Join us on Friday, July 18 for a Breakfast and Business special session: State of the Nonprofit Community. We’ll hear updates from the following leaders of non-profits in our community: Amy Quinn, Grow & Lead Emma Schultz, Community Foundation of Marquette Cou......More

Join us on Friday, July 18 for a Breakfast and Business special session: State of the Nonprofit Community. We’ll hear updates from the following leaders of non-profits in our community: Amy Quinn, Grow & Lead Emma Schultz, Community Foundation of Marquette County Andrew Rickauer, United Way of Marquette County Kimberly LeTourneau, Alzheimer's Association   A full hot breakfast and plenty of networking opportunities are included. Thank you to our 2025 title sponsor, Marquette Alger-RESA; series sponsor, InvestUP; and July sponsors Enbridge and TruNorth Federal Credit Union. Interested in sponsoring the Business and Breakfast series? Check out the Sponsor Form for a detailed list of benefits.

Holiday Inn of Marquette

Fall Fest 2025

Fall Fest will take place on Monday, August 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Registration Deadline: August 18, 2025  What is Fall Fest? Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community.......More

Fall Fest will take place on Monday, August 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Registration Deadline: August 18, 2025  What is Fall Fest? Fall Fest is a festival that allows businesses to introduce their product or service to the University community. Fall Fest is coordinated by the Lake Superior Community Partnership and the NMU Center for Student Enrichment.   Location The Fall Fest location will be at the Northern Center Lawn this year. Directions will be emailed closer to the event. Early Set Up Setup for businesses and nonprofits will be from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Early setup will ensure your booth is ready for students by the beginning of the event, potentially allowing you to get a good parking spot and work out any kinks you may experience!   If you will have a large vehicle in your event space, please reach out to the LSCP prior to registration so we can coordinate with NMU/Public Safety. Parking: Parking is limited to one car per business as parking is limited and not guaranteed. A parking map and pass will be sent to the register's email a week before the event.  Booth Space Details  Participating businesses and organizations will have a 'booth' space with an 8-foot table and two chairs. All booth spaces will have access to electricity. Please bring your own extension cord. In addition, businesses may set up a canopy/tent.  Tents/canopies cannot exceed 10x10 ft. Food samples are encouraged. Purchasing of sales is not allowed.    Pepsi Beverage Company is the exclusive beverage provider on the campus of Northern Michigan University; all beverages distributed, marketed, and/or advertised at Fall Fest must be from the Pepsi Beverage Company. Are you hiring? Let us know in the registration so that we can create a "We're hiring" sign for your booth! Refund Policy A full refund can be issued if cancellation occurs 7+ days before the event. No refunds past the registration deadline (one week before the event.) Nonprofits:  Nonprofits recruiting student volunteers for upcoming (near future) events and programs may register at no cost through the NMU Center for Student Enrichment Volunteer Center by calling 906.227.2466 or by [email protected]. However, the fee will not be waived if their purpose for being at Fall Fest is recruiting patrons, new members, or other general promotions for their cause. Those who register for free through the NMU Center for Student Enrichment Volunteer Center will share a table with another non-profit.  Please call 906-226-6591 if you have any questions regarding the information above. 

Northern Michigan University NMU Northern Center Lawn 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855

Business After Hours: Upper Peninsula Health Plan

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area's premier networking opportunity. Here's a casual network......More

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area's premier networking opportunity. Here's a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County's most interesting locations. Inexpensive and informal, these early evening events are held from 5 - 7 pm and are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. Business people are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to Partnership members and non-members alike.

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Business After Hours: U.P. Health System - Marquette

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area’s premier networking opportunity. The UP Health System -......More

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area’s premier networking opportunity. The UP Health System - Marquette's Bistro on Baraga will be providing heavy appetizers for the evening, ensuring that guests enjoy a delightful culinary experience.  Here's a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations. Inexpensive and informal, these early evening events are held from 5 - 7 pm and are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. Business people are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to Partnership members and non-members alike.

U.P. Health System - Marquette 850 W. Baraga Avenue Marquette, MI 49855

Business After Hours: UPPCO

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area's premier networking opportunity. Here's a casual network......More

Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area's premier networking opportunity. Here's a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County's most interesting locations. Inexpensive and informal, these early evening events are held from 5 - 7 pm and are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. Business people are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to Partnership members and non-members alike.

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Business After Hours: West End Health Foundation

Join the West End Health Foundation (WEHF) for Business After Hours on Monday, November 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The WEHF will congratulate the 2025 Programmatic Grant recipients during the event.   Food and drinks will be available.   If you're ready ......More

Join the West End Health Foundation (WEHF) for Business After Hours on Monday, November 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The WEHF will congratulate the 2025 Programmatic Grant recipients during the event.   Food and drinks will be available.   If you're ready to make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, spend time with co-workers, and, most of all, have fun, then come on by! The event is free and open to all (partners and non-partners). Business After Hours are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, community connections and spend time with co-workers. This is a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County's most interesting locations and businesses. All are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to partnership members and non-members alike.  Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area’s premier networking opportunity.  Here's a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations. Inexpensive and informal, these early evening events are held from 5 - 7 pm and are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships.  Business people are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to Partnership members and non-members alike.  

UP Brewing Company - 342 Rail St, Negaunee

Business After Hours: The Mather

Join The Mather for Business After Hours on Monday, December 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   If you're ready to make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, spend time with co-workers, and, most of all, have fun, then come on by! The event is free and open ......More

Join The Mather for Business After Hours on Monday, December 1, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   If you're ready to make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, spend time with co-workers, and, most of all, have fun, then come on by! The event is free and open to all (partners and non-partners). Business After Hours are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, community connections and spend time with co-workers. This is a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County's most interesting locations and businesses. All are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to partnership members and non-members alike.  Business After Hours/Business showcase events are designed to help you make valuable business contacts, entertain clients, reward employees, spend time with co-workers, and most of all, enjoy doing it at the area’s premier networking opportunity.  Here's a casual networking opportunity that's held at some of Marquette County’s most interesting locations. Inexpensive and informal, these early evening events are held from 5 - 7 pm and are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships.  Business people are encouraged to attend and be prepared with a number of their business cards to pass. This event is open to Partnership members and non-members alike.  

The Mather 107 E Canda St Ishpeming, MI

Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting 2025 (2026)

Save the Date Annual Meeting - February 12, 2026 Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan's Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.   The ......More

Save the Date Annual Meeting - February 12, 2026 Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan's Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.   The Operation Action U.P. Excellence Awards recognize up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. At the Annual Meeting, these award winners will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to the individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process.