PEOPLE OF MARQUETTE STORIES
Because places are built by people who dare to create.
The purpose of our People of Marquette series is to celebrate those who are building, creating, and pursuing bold ideas in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. From launching new ventures to developing new technologies and opportunities, these are the people helping write the next chapter of our community’s story.
Places need people to create both culture and community. They need individuals willing to take risks, solve problems, and imagine what could be. Their ideas help transform a place into a destination—not only to live and work, but to create, grow, and build something meaningful. We can’t wait for you to meet the People of Marquette and hope you’ll consider joining us.
From The Cold of Winter Sparks Bold Ideas – The Story of SolaceShield
Brilliant ideas often come from places that offer space for exploration, are home to people with mindsets rooted in perseverance and self-sufficiency, and have the
People of Marquette [Telling Stories & Connecting the Upper Peninsula, meet Andrew Lacombe ]
From the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum program 8-18 Media to TV6 News Director, Andrew has been a storyteller from the beginning.
People of Marquette [Fueling the Soul & Finding Community, Meet Carrie & Wally Pearson ]
Moving back to Marquette after years of adventure and career development not only filled the Pearson’s soul but grounded them in community.
People of Marquette [The Anatomy of Big Bay, Meet Sue & Mark Bevins]
Twenty-five miles north of Marquette City lies Big Bay, Michigan and at the epicenter, you’ll find the historic Thunder Bay Inn, the film site of Anatomy of a Murder.
People of Marquette [Investing in a Community of Culture, Meet Gabriela & Aaron]
From a Holocaust Museum in L.A. to man-made islands off of Dubai, Gabby and Aaron have a knack for investing in rich culture. See what lead the new owners of Phil’s 550 back home to Marquette.
People of Marquette [Finding Home in Familiar Places, Meet Pam & Doug]
Life in the Army took Doug & Pam all over the world, the one constant being camp along 550 in Marquette. Learn more about their journey home.
People of Marquette [Cultivating Home East of the Rockies, Meet Jacquie & Vanessa]
“Marquette is the one place east of the Rockies where I would want to live as a family.” Learn how Jacquie & Vanessa made it Marquette.
People of Marquette [Planting Seeds & Building Community in Ishpeming]
We venture to the historical West End to speak to May Tsupros & Dave Lawler about planting roots and building community in Ishpeming.
People of Marquette [from City Lights to Downtown Bites meet Jen & Tom]
City’s thrive when the downtown culture provides a community hub. When Jen Ray & Tom Vear moved their family to Marquette in 2003, they developed just that.
People of Marquette [ from NYC to MQT Meet the Scheibe’s ]
When NYC shut down and Kasey Scheibe was given the option to work remotely Marquette was the last place she & husband John expected to land.
People of Marquette [ The Story of Barrel + Beam ]
Entrepreneurship, remote work, and craft beer, all mixed into an outdoor lifestyle. Find out why Marquette was the ideal location for Barrel + Beam owners to plant their roots.