On September 25 and 26, Bob Jacquart spoke at events around the Eastern Upper Peninsula, sponsored by Headwaters North, MEDC, and Chippewa EDC. He was the first of a series that will feature Upper Peninsula business owners, which will continue through 2025. Bob Jacquart of Jacquart Fabric Products in Ironwood, Michigan spoke about his hometown (and UP-wide) pride and his focus on giving back to his community. His efforts to build an Upper…
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce that 27 organizations have been selected to serve as entrepreneurial hubs across the state of Michigan, providing comprehensive resources and support to the state’s small businesses.The Small Business Support Hubs (SBSH) program received approval by the Michigan Strategic Fund in June, following the passage of the $75 million…
On Friday, Headwaters North, along with Lake Superior State University, hosted a Pitch Competition in the Cafe at Considine Hall. The first prize community pitch was David Cairns from Crairns Brothers. His pitch was about the horror film he is creating using UP actors. He received $400 for winning the competition and is pictured with: Amy Berglund, InvestUP; Mindy McCready, LSSU Lukenda School Of Business; David Cairns (center), Marilyn Clark,…