November 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM | Lake Superior State University, Considine Hall Atrium Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Headwaters North SmartZone, in partnership with Lake Superior State University, announces the first event in its Innovations on the Rise series: “Innovations in Outdoor Recreation” featuring Joe Thiel, a nationally recognized entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader dedicated to sustainable economic growth across Michigan’s Upper…
UP Exchange
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Join us Wednesday, May 21 at the Center for Freshwater Research and Education, 100 Salmon Run Way, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.Cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and networking will continue until 7:30 p.m. Learn More
SMART Sessions in 2025
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SMART Sessions provided by Headwaters North for the Eastern UP Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) program are designed to help business owners achieve success. Whether you're just starting out or planning for the future, SMART Sessions will connect you with Michigan business experts, get practical advice and one-on-one help implementing their insights for your business.Learn More
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…
Headwaters North holds its first entrepreneur networking event at Birdseye Outfitters on Thursday, April 13 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event is to learn more about Headwaters North, hear from StartUp Sault founders Brent Rouble and Nevin Buconjic and the importance of an entrepreneur community, and learn about a new program available to start-ups and early-stage companies called SmartStart.The event will be held at Birdseye Outfitters and attendees…