People of Marquette

Freedom Through Innovation – The Story of Syncurrent If you are looking to truly understand a place and its community, where do you turn? Is it the corners of the busiest streets? Is it big community events? Or, perhaps the best spots for photo ops?  To truly understand a community, we suggest you turn to the ideas that emerge from it–and, importantly, the people who bring those ideas to life. For Marquette, shining as one

Community Support Meets Innovation – Meet United Way of Marquette County and the Next Community Tool for Marquette. Folks in our community know what it means to look out for each other. In the U.P., it’s not just a nice thing to do, it’s necessary. Whether pushing a car out of the snow and shoveling someone’s driveway, or donating time and talent so our neighbors stay cared for, it’s the mentality of Yoopers to show

U.P. Legacy Leaps Forward – The Story of The Ishpeming Ski Club  “The Ishpeming Ski Club is the physical manifestation of heritage and innovation coming together not in tension, but in harmony, to move forward.” That’s what Peter Copenhaver, Vice President of the Ishpeming Ski Club, shared when asked what the Ishpeming Ski Club represents to him.  Nestled within Marquette County with a history that embodies resilience, innovation, and a strong, supportive community is the

Cliffs, climbing, and views, oh my! Kona Hills Campground in Marquette “This is our way to guarantee that the things we like about Marquette stick around,” said Jeremy Johnson, co-owner of Kona Hills Campground in Marquette, Michigan. “Instead of an out-of-town developer putting expensive houses on top of the hill because they have a nice view, we built Kona Hills to be a space that’s accessible and economically sustainable for the community.” Kona Hills is

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 resources to allow the bold exploration of ideas.  SolaceShield–a company founded by Michigan entrepreneur Rachel Raak–is the perfect example of this ideal.  While SolaceShield is already being discovered around the world, the idea hatched in Marquette as

Moving back to Marquette after years of adventure and career development not only filled the Pearson’s soul but grounded them in community.

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.

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.

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.