LSCP Affiliated Organizations

The Marquette County Ambassadors, a committee of the Lake Superior Community Partnership, is comprised of officials and executives of area businesses, organizations and municipalities. The Ambassadors are organized for the purpose of carrying the story of the Marquette County area to others, to salute those who deserve recognition because of a new investment in the Marquette community, to create better community relations, and to help instill pride and confidence in the community through its citizens. 

The Ambassadors participate in and host annual legislative events, and regularly correspond with local, regional, and state-wide elected officials, and are committed to a more regional perspective of issues and challenges facing the businesses and citizens of Marquette County and the entire Upper Peninsula.

Economic Development Corporation 

The Economic Development Corporation of Marquette County (EDC) is organized pursuant to Act 338 of Michigan Public Acts of 1974, as amended. The EDC meets monthly to administer a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and to address economic development issues of importance to the County. The RLF provides gap financing to businesses in need, while creating and retaining jobs; to stimulate growth of new business and industry and to stabilize and diversify the County’s economy. Meetings are held at 8:00 am on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at the LSCP office, and are open to the public.  Click here to learn more about the EDC.

Operation Action UP is a private-sector economic development organization, which embraces all types of industries and serves the 15 county area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. OAUP is comprised of interested industrial corporations, financial institutions, utilities, institutions of higher learning, businesses and concerned citizens in a coalition that works to create a favorable economic climate and a strong employment base for Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For more information on OAUP, click here.

LSCP Foundation 

As an outgrowth of the LSCP, the Lake Superior Community Partnership Foundation (LSCPF) is a 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to promote and advance education, economic and workforce development along with cultural and recreational activities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Click here  for more information on LSCPF.