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Community and Economic Profiles for

Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaFeaturing data from 2012-2013

An Economic Snapshot: Demographics, Labor Force, Major Employers, Government,

Community Development and More

About this Directory

This directory, “Community and Economic Profiles for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula”, lists 2012 and 2013 county data for each of the fifteen counties of the U.P. Much of the data in the directory was retrieved from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, State of Michigan De-partment of Technology, Management and Budget. Employment data was collected by Eastern Upper Peninsula Planning and Development, Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development, Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region and Michigan Works!

This data can be utilized to monitor local economic conditions and trends, provide economic profiles for new, existing and prospective businesses, and identify new con-sumption, savings, investment and philanthropic opportunities.

2012 and 2013 data is featured here because the 2014 federal data is not finalized until June of 2014.

The Researchers

Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, Ph.D., Sam M. Cohodas Professor at Northern Michigan Uni-versity (NMU), prepared this work in tandem with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Develop-ment and Western Upper Peninsula Planning Region.

Special thanks to Upper Peninsula Economic Development Alliance for initially launching and providing administrative support of this long standing project.

Recognition goes out to Markus Cook (NMU Economics, May 2013) and Laura Lep-panen (NMU Economics, May 2013) and Kevin Flohe (NMU Economics, May 2014 - Expected) for their contributions.

Alger County...................................... 3

Baraga County................................... 4

Chippewa County............................. 5

Delta County...................................... 6

Dickinson County............................. 7

Gogebic County................................. 8

Houghton County............................. 9

Iron County........................................ 10

Keweenaw County........................... 11

Luce County....................................... 12

Mackinac County.............................. 13

Marquette County............................ 14

Menominee County.......................... 15

Ontonagon County........................... 16

Schoolcraft County.......................... 17

Table of Contents

LABOR FORCE 2012 2013

Total Labor Force........................................................................ 3,848 3,819

Employed..................................................................................... 3,438 3,398

Unemployment Rate.................................................................... 10.7% 11.0%www.bls.gov

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Public School Districts (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Au Train-Onota............................................................................ 43 34

Burt Township.............................................................................. 35 32

Munising...................................................................................... 637 664

Superior Central........................................................................... 357 356

Public Total.................................................................................. 1,072 1,086

Private Schools

Munising Baptist.......................................................................... 75 71

Colleges & Universities (Distance from Munising) 2012 2013

Bay de Noc Community College, Escanaba (63 miles)................. 2,442 2,305

- M-Tech at Bay College offers customized business training across the U.P.

Northern Michigan University, Marquette (44 miles)..................... 9,159 8,879

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIESMichigan Works! The Job Force Board

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Munising Memorial Hospital - basic care (11 beds)Marquette General is a Duke Lifepoint Hospital, 50 miles from Munising (315 beds)

FIRE DEPARTMENTSAu Train Township, Onota Township, Burt Township, Munising City, Munising Township, USDA Forest Service Munising Ranger District, Rock River Township, Mathias Township, Tri-County.

AMBULANCE911 Service, Ambulance/First Responders located in Munising and outlying areas of county, Advanced EMS Life Support, Vehicle/Personnel in Munising, Hovercraft and specialty speed boat for lakes

CLIMATE (Average Temperatures) High (°F) Low (°F)

Summer....................................................................................... 76 55

Winter.......................................................................................... 28 14

Average Snowfall......................................................................... 141 inches annually

MAJOR EMPLOYERS THAT EXPORT (# Employed) 2012 2013

Neenah Paper, Inc. (Munising Mill).............................................. 248 248

Timber Products........................................................................... 160 160

Trenary Home Bakery.................................................................. 17 17

OTHER EMPLOYERS (#Employed) 2012 2013

Michigan Department of Corrections............................................ 274 274

Munising Public Schools.............................................................. 100 100

Christmas Kewadin Casino.......................................................... 99 96

Tendercare................................................................................... 93 93

Munising Memorial Hospital......................................................... 86 86

County of Alger............................................................................ 46 46

Superior Central Schools............................................................. 43 43

Glen’s Market............................................................................... 36 36

People’s State Bank.................................................................... 33 33

Pictured Rockes National Lakeshore............................................ 23 23

Alger County Chamber of Commerce129 E. Munising Avenue, Munising, MI 49862Email: [email protected]: 906-387-2138Kathy Reynolds, Executive Director

Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission2950 College Ave., Escanaba, MI 49829Email: [email protected]: 906-786-9234 or 800-562-9828

Northern Michigan University Department of Economics1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855Email: [email protected]. Tawni Ferrarini

Census 2000 2010 % Change

Population 9,862 9,601 -2.6%

Land Area 915 Square Miles

Alger County, MIHome of beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger County extends along the southern shore of Lake Superior for over 80 miles. Several hundred thousand visitors come to local attractions each year, supporting a significant year-round tourism industry. Alger County also provides a significant amount of manufacturing employment and is connected to the Midwest and Canadian markets by means of Highways M-28 and US-41, as well as by rail. The wealth of natural resources is crucial to the local economy, supplying both raw materials for industry and scenic beauty and recreational opportunities for local residents and tourists. This central Upper Peninsula County includes 8 townships, 1 city and 10 unincorporated communities. Munising is the major city and seat of local government.

GOVERNMENTAlger County Government InformationPublic Records

FINANCIAL SERVICESChatham-Eben Co-Op Federal Credit Union, Citizens Bank, Munising Community Credit Union, People’s State Bank of Munising, Trenary Co-Op Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, Revolving loan funds in Burt Township

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL (# of Establishments) 2012 2013

Accommodations and Food Services........................................... 39 38

Retail Trade................................................................................. 38 38

Construction................................................................................ 30 27

Transportation and warehousing.................................................. 19 20

Other services except public administration................................. 16 15

Health care and social assistance................................................ 14 15

Administrative and waste services............................................... 11 12

Manufacturing.............................................................................. 11 11

Finance and Insurance................................................................. 10 10

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting...................................... 9 9

Professional and technical services............................................. 9 9

Arts, entertainment and recreation............................................... 9 9

Wholesale Trade......................................................................... 4 4

Information................................................................................... 4 4

Real Estate, rental and leasing.................................................... 3 4

Utilities......................................................................................... 1 1

Management of companies and enterprises................................. 1 1

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: Sawyer International Airport, Hanley Field (grass strip, non-commercial)Rail Carriers: ALTRAN (dial-a-ride, shuttle bus), Canadian National Railway, Grand Island Ferry (seasonal passenger service)

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-41, M-28, M-67, M-77, M-94

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)

Green Bay, WI........172 Duluth, MN...........295

Chicago, IL.............378 Detroit, MI............405

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal and cellular telephone: AT&T Wireless, Hiawatha Telephone Co., TDS Telecom, Verizon WirelessInternet service providers: Charter Communications, Hiawatha Telephone Co. (Jama-dots DSL), TDS Telecom

UTILITIESElectricity: Alger-Electric Co-Op, Upper Peninsula Power CompanyNatural Gas: Bowman Gas (propane), DTE/MichCon (natural gas), Lagasco Propane, Volunteer Energy (natural gas)Municipal Water & Sewer: City of Munising

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Miles of Snowmobile/OHV Trails (400+) Total Campsites (750) Bed & Breakfast/Cabins/Resorts (150) Scenic Waterfalls (20) Lighthouses/Range Light Sets (6)Lake Superior Harbor Facilities (2) Hotel/Motel Rooms (814)Miles of Hiking/Biking Trails (239)Miles of Lake Superior Shoreline (80)National/State Forest Campgrounds (7)Municipal/Private Campgrounds (4)

Alger Underwater Preserve Lake Superior State ForestBoat Cruises/ToursCasino-Christmas KewadinCharter Fishing and DivingCross-CountryGrand Island National Recreation AreaHiawatha National ForestHiking/BikingIce Caves/Formations/ClimbingKayaking/CanoeingPictured Rocks National LakeshoreSkiing/Snowshoeing

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Baraga County is nestled on the southern shore of Lake Superior, and is a county with promising opportunities. It pro-vides great access to Lake Superior, along with a multitude of inland lakes and streams. The county also offers some of the greatest fishing and boating in the Midwest, while providing endless miles of trails and wilderness to explore. Baraga County possesses an extremely strong and diverse manufacturing background, while also having lead advantages in the world of sustainable forestry practices. With rich history and diverse background, Baraga County is truly a four-season destination.


Population 8,739 8,860 1.4%


Baraga County, MI

INDUSTRIAL PARKS3 - 20+ Acre Parks, Class A Road Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone, Rail Lines

TRANSPORTATIONBus Lines: Indian TrailsRail Carriers: Canadian NationalAirports: Houghton County MemorialSwayer International AirptortAirlines: American EagleSkywest AirlinesUnited Airlines


Retail Trade................................................................................. 25 26


Manufacturing.............................................................................. 27 25


Accommodation and food services............................................... 19 22

Construction................................................................................ 20 21



Educational services.................................................................... 2 10



Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 7 7



Information................................................................................... 3 3

Mining.......................................................................................... 2 2

Utilities......................................................................................... 2 2


MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-41, US-141, M-28, M-38

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Green Bay, WI.....143 Chicago, IL.....350

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&T, Baraga Telephone CompanyCellular: AT&T, Verizon

UTILITIESElectricity: Upper Peninsula Power Company, WE EnergiesNatural Gas: SEMCOWater: Municipal, private wellsSewer: Municipal, septic systemsWaste Disposal: Waste ManagementCable TV: Charter Communications

GOVERNMENTBaraga County Government Directory, Public Records

Wendy Goodreau, Baraga County ClerkEmail: [email protected]: 906-524-6183

Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region CommissionMichigan Planning Region 13Email: [email protected]: 906-428-7205


Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.baragacounty.org



Employed..................................................................................... 3,110 3,094



Public Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

L’Anse Area Schools.................................................................... 687 673

Baraga Area Schools................................................................... 502 467

Arvon Township Schools.............................................................. 8 8

Total............................................................................................. 1,197 1,148

Private Schools

Sacred Heart School................................................................... 26 36

Accessible Colleges & Universities (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Northern Michigan University....................................................... 9,159 8,879

Michigan Technological University................................................ 6,947 6,979

Gogebic Community College........................................................ 1,049 1,099

Finlandia University...................................................................... 571 524

Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College................................. 86 105

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES: Western Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESBaraga County Memorial Hospital (15 beds)Nursing Home/Home CareBaraga County Extended CareBayside VillageCovington Rest HomeNew Day Treatment CenterFire DepartmentsCovington Volunteer Fire DepartmentTownship of BaragaAura Volunteer Fire DepartmentL’Anse Fire DepartmentAmbulanceBay Ambulance, Inc.Covington Township Ambulance Service


Certainteed.................................................................................. 151 147

Pettibone Traverse Lift LLC......................................................... 60 62

Erickson Lumber & True Value..................................................... 32 33

Peninsula Powder Coating........................................................... - 31

Selkey Manufacturing................................................................... 24 22

OTHER EMPLOYERS (#Employed) 2012 2013

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community............................................... 532 479


Baraga County Memorial Hosptial................................................ 158 186

Baraga Extended Care................................................................ 138 90

Baraga Area School District......................................................... 80 61

Baraga County............................................................................. 40 56

L’Anse Township Schools............................................................ 95 55

FINANCIAL SERVICESBaraga County Federal Credit Union, Citizens Bank, Superior National Bank & Trust


Summer....................................................................................... 78 54

Winter.......................................................................................... 20 2

Snowfall...................................................................................... 151 inches annually


Albert Village MuseumAura JamboreeBaraga County Historical MuseumBaraga State ParkCounty FairCraig Lake State ParkHanka HomesteadHenry Ford’s Model Sawmill VillageHuron Bay & Huron IslandsKeweenaw BayKeweenaw Bay Indian Community Pow-Wow

L’Anse & Baraga on Lake SuperiorL’Anse Big Bay Snowmobile TrailL’Anse Golf CourseL’Anse Township ParkLac View Snowmobile TrailLake Trout FestivalMount Arvon (Michigan’s Highest Peak)Ojibwa Casino/ResortRecreational harbor facilitiesShrine of the Snowshoe Priest

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Employed..................................................................................... 14,565 14,366



K-12 Schools (Enrollment) 10 Public Districts 2012 2013

Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools........................................... 2,505 2,499

Rudyard Area Schools................................................................. 765 724

Pickford Public Schools............................................................... 539 503

Brimley Area Schools.................................................................. 500 500

Joseph K. Lumsden (Charter School).......................................... 480 463

Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD...................................................... 121 173

DeTour Area Schools................................................................... 145 145

Bay Mills Ojibwe (Charter School).............................................. 86 102

DeTour Arts and Technology Academy......................................... 63 52

Whitefish Township Community Schools...................................... 46 34

Total............................................................................................. 5,250 5,195

3 Private Schools

St. Mary’s Catholic School........................................................... 143 135

Maplewood Baptist Academy........................................................ 69 73

Rudyard Christian School............................................................ 15 20

Private Total................................................................................. 227 228

Colleges & Universities (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Lake Superior State University..................................................... 2,545 2,422

Bay Mills Community College....................................................... 536 527

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIESEastern Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, Sault Area Career Center

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES War Memorial Hospital (153 beds), Sault Tribe Health Center, VA Clinic


Summer....................................................................................... 75 52

Winter.......................................................................................... 21 5

Snowfall..........................................................................................115 inches annually

MANUFACTURERS THAT EXPORT (# Employed) 2012 2013

Precision Edge Surgical Products................................................ 171 183

AMI Industries.............................................................................. 93 92

PCC Superior Fabrication............................................................ 75 75

Hoover Precision Products........................................................... 52 51

R&B Electronics........................................................................... 35 38

Kinross Fab and Machine............................................................. 15 22

Bunker Manufacturing.................................................................. 15 15

JAS Vaneer................................................................................. 14 14

Innovative Composites................................................................. 12 11

OTHER MAJOR EMPLOYERS (#Employed) 2012 2013

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians................................................... 1,178 1,178

Lake Superior State University..................................................... 961 961


War Memorial Hospital................................................................. 848 848

Walmart....................................................................................... 410 400

Sault Ste. Marie Public Schools................................................... 261 286

Economic Development Corporation5019 W. Airport Rd, Kincheloe, MI 49788Email: [email protected]: 906-495-5632Tom Ewing=

Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development CommissionP.O. Box 520, 125 Arlington, SSM, MI 49783Email: [email protected] Ph: 906-635-1581Jeff Hagan



Population 38,543 38,520 -0.06%

Land Area 1,558 Square Miles

Chippewa County, MIChippewa County is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior and includes 1 city, 1 village and 15 townships. Chippewa County has a strong service/government sector employment base and a growing manufacturing base. The largest employer is the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The county covers 2,698 square miles, has 456 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 34 inland lakes over 50 acres in size and nearly 458,000 acres of public recreation land. There are 11 marinas and 7 first class golf courses.

FINANCIAL SERVICESOld Mission Bank, Chippewa County Credit Union, DeTour Drummond

BUSINESS INCUBATORSCity of Sault Ste. Marie EDC Industrial Incubator, Sault Ste. Marie SmartZone


Retail trade.................................................................................. 143 142


Construction................................................................................ 101 98






Educational Services................................................................... 25 25


Manufacturing.............................................................................. 22 22

Wholesale Trade......................................................................... 19 22




Information................................................................................... 12 12

Utilities......................................................................................... 5 5

Mining.......................................................................................... 5 5


INDUSTRIAL PARKSSault Industrial Park: 64 acres, State Certified Park and Foreign Trade Zone, Chippewa County Air Industrial Park: 1,850 acres, rail spur, primary airport 7,200’ & 5,200’ runway, Sault Ste. Marie Air Industrial Park: 619 acres

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: Chippewa County International AirportPassenger Service: Delta Airlines, Sanderson Field (Sault) - General AviationDaily Air Service: FedEx, UPS, USPSRail Carriers: Canadian National RailwayGround Service - Bus lines: Indian Trails, EUPTA, CLMCAAMarine: Carbide Doc (Sault), Port Drummond (Lake Huron), Rice Coal Dock (Sault), Sault Ste. Marie (Soo Locks)

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal and Cellular: AT&T, CenturyLink, Charter Communications, Chippewa County, Hiawatha Tel., Sprint, Telecom, VerizonISPS: Seven (7): (incl. DLS, wireless & satellite)Cable Internet: Charter Communications Satelite: DirecTV, Dish Network

MAIN HIGHWAYSI-75, M-28, M-48, M-80, M-123, M-129, M-134, M-221

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Saginaw, MI: 231 Lansing, MI: 271 Green Bay, WI: 281 Grand Rapids, MI: 285

UTILITIESElectricity: Cloverland Electric; Natural Gas: DTE EnergryWater & Sewer: Municipal in Sault Ste. Marie, Kinross Charter Township, DeTour Village, Well and septic in all other areasCable TV: Charter CommunicationsWaste Disposal: Waste Management, Smith Sanitation, Republic Waste Services

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESMiles of snowmobile trails (220) Miles of Great Lakes shoreline (456)Miles of hiking, biking, ski trails (145)Miles of scenic highways (91)Miles of ORV trails (50)Campgrounds (41)National Forest campgrounds (13)Total campsites (1,984)

Hotel/motel rooms (1,493)Lighthouses (7)Golf courses (7)Bed & Breakfast (1)Casinos: Sault (1), Bay Mills (2)City, county, township parksState Parks: Brimley, Tahquamenon FallsTahquamenon Scenic Heritage Route

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Population 38,528 37,069 -3.80%


Delta County, MIDelta County is located on the northern shore of Lake Michigan and includes 2 cities and 14 unincorporated communi-ties. Delta County has a strong manufacturing base, averaging nearly 20%. The county has 211 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 514 miles of rivers/streams, nearly 6,000 acres of inland lakes and ponds, and nearly 310,000 acres of public recreation land. There are 4 championship golf courses and three 9-hole courses in the county.


Retail Trade................................................................................. 165 162

Construction................................................................................ 132 124





Manufacturing.............................................................................. 65 66




Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 40 40





Information................................................................................... 12 12

Utilities......................................................................................... 8 9

Mining, quarrying and oil & gas extraction.................................... 2 2


MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-2, US-41, M-35, M-69, M-183

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&T, Charter Communications, VerizonCellular: AT&T, VerizonAnswering Service: Range TelecommunicationsCable Internet: Charter CommunicationsWireless Broadband: DSTECH, Michigan Broadband

UTILITIESElectricity: Alger-Delta Electric Cooperative, Escanaba and Gladstone Municipal, Upper Peninsula Power Company, WE EnergyNatural Gas: DTE EnergyWater and sewer: Municipal in Escanaba and Gladstone. Well and septic in other areas

GOVERNMENT: Delta County Government Directory, Public Records

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: Delta County Airport (ESC)Passenger Service: Delta AirlinesDaily Service: FedEx, UPS, USPSGround Service: Indian Trails, DATA (Delta Area Transit Authority)Rail Carriers: Canadian National Railway, Escanaba & Lake SuperiorMarine: Delta County is home to 3-deep water ports: Escanaba, Gladstone and Wells. Escanaba ships 6 million tons of iron ore out each year. Coal, limestone and bulk chemi-cals come into ports as well

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESArts: Bonifas Art Center, Players de Noc, Bay Arts, Strings on the Bay, Bay Choral Soci-ety, Bay Jazz Band, Delta Folks, numerous guilds

Other:Fayette State Park (historical)Lighthouses (2)National Forest Campgrounds (89) Campgrounds (16)Campsites (1,000+)Hotel/Motel/Bed and Breakfasts (19)Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline (211)Miles of hiking, skiing, bike trails* (80+)Miles of snowmobile trails* (50+)Miles of ORV trails* (27+)Miles of scenic highway* (81+)*Does not include Hiawatha National Forest

Delta County Economic Development Alliance230 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829Email: [email protected]: 906-786-2192 or 888-DELTAVicki Schwab, Executive Director



Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.deltacountymi.org


K-12 Public Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Escanaba Area Public Schools.................................................... 2,507 2,503

Gladstone Area Schools.............................................................. 1,507 1,486

Bark River-Harris Schools........................................................... 743 734

Rapid River Public Schools......................................................... 379 357

Mid Peninsula School District....................................................... 231 225

Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy...................................... 165 171

Total............................................................................................. 5,532 5,476

Private Schools

Holy Name Catholic School......................................................... 303 285

Escanaba Seventh-Day Adventist School.................................... 8 7

Total............................................................................................. 311 292


Bay de Noc Community College................................................... 2,442 2,305

M-TEC at Bay offers business training across the Upper Peninsula

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES: Michigan Works! The Job Force Board

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESOSF St. Francis Hospital (25 beds)Marquette General Hospital - 65 miles (315 beds)Bellin Health - Escanaba Clinic with family practitioners

PUBLIC SAFETY & FIRE PERSONNELCounty SheriffCounty Wide Ambulance Service AvailableEscanaba Gladstone Michigan State Police


New Page.................................................................................... 1,035 1,000

Engineered Machine Products..................................................... 417 400

Andex Industries.......................................................................... 84 85

VanAire........................................................................................ 92 77

Besse Forest Products Group...................................................... 76 60

Marble Arms................................................................................ 28 30


OSF. St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group.................................. 633 603

Escanaba Area Schools............................................................... 450 434

Walmart....................................................................................... 400 400

Bay de Noc Community College................................................... 153 275

Community Action Agency............................................................ 256 256

Elmer’s County Market................................................................. 150 150

FINANCIAL SERVICESBaybank, First Bank, Northern Michigan Bank and Trust, Wells Fargo, mBank, Delta County Credit Union, Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union, Northern United Federal Credit Union, Peninsula Federal Credit Union, Northern Initiatives, Shorebank BIDCO, US Rural Develop-ment, SBA


Summer....................................................................................... 76.4 24

Winter.......................................................................................... 28.5 7.2


INDUSTRIAL PARKSEscanaba (3), Gladstone (2), County (1)Class A Roads, Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone, High Speed Cable Internet available at all parks.


Total Labor Force..... 18,363 18,158

Employed................. 16,695 16,354

Unemployment......... 9.1% 9.9%

TAX-FREE SITES: Tax Abatements & Incentives for real & personal proprty available in Escanaba and Gladstone as Core Communities.

www.bls.gov

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Employed..................................................................................... 12,281 12,172



4 Public Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Breitung Township Schools.......................................................... 1,672 1,727

Iron Mountain Public Schools...................................................... 1,115 1,003

Norway Vulcan Area Schools....................................................... 732 720

North Dickinson Schools.............................................................. 301 296

Public Total.................................................................................. 3,820 3,746

3 Private Schools

Bishop Baraga Catholic Schools.................................................. 108 108

Holy Spirit Central School............................................................ 98 97

Pine Mountain Christian School................................................... 8 8

Private Total................................................................................. 214 213

Colleges & UniversitiesBay de Noc Community College (Iron Mountain)- Provides customized training for U.P. businesses in addition to 2 and 4-year degrees in partnership with other universitiesAccessibleNorthern Michigan University (Located in Marquette)Michigan Technological University (Located in Houghton)

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES:Michigan Works! The Job Force Board

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Bellin Health ClinicDickinson Healthcare Systems (98 beds)Veterans Administration Hospital (57 beds)Public Safety and Fire Personnel: Fire Departments, Ambulance, Beacon Ambulance Service, Integrated First Response-Great Lakes


Summer....................................................................................... 78 53

Winter.......................................................................................... 27 5


FINANCIAL SERVICESFirst Merit, First National Bank of Niagara, WI, First National Bank of Iron Mtn./Kingsford, First National Bank of Norway, Forward Financial Credit Union, Iron Mountain Kingsford Credit Union, North Country Bank, Northern Initiatives Iron Mountain, Northerm Michigan Bank and Trust, Norway Community Credit Union, Range Bank, Republic Bank, Revolv-ing loan fund available in Kingsford, River Valley Bank, U.S. Rural Development, Upper Peninsula State Bank, Wells Fargo of Michigan Revolving Loan Funds, Wisconsin Bank and Trust, mBank


Northern Star Industries............................................................... 570 715

Verso........................................................................................... 443 475

Grede Foundries.......................................................................... 430 425

Champion, Inc............................................................................. 354 354

MJ Electric................................................................................... 225 186

Oldenburg Group, Inc.................................................................. 75 175

LP Corporation............................................................................. 150 150


CCI Systems, Inc......................................................................... 514 749

Dickinson Health Care System..................................................... 785 715

Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital....................................... 673 654

Breitung Township Schools.......................................................... 157 131

Gunville Trucking, Inc.................................................................. 125 130

Iron Mountain Schools................................................................. 115 110

US Special Delivery..................................................................... 93 110

Coleman Engineering................................................................... 55 94

Great American Disposal/Loadmaster.......................................... 60 70

Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance600 South Stephenson, Iron Mountain, MI 49801Email: [email protected]: 906-774-2202Bruce Orttenburger




Population 27,474 26,168 -4.8%


Dickinson County, MIDickinson Countty is located in the south-central Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and is considered one of the industrial hubs of northern Michigan. Its strong industrial base is further complimented by recreational opportunities that supply a steady stream of tourism to the area.


Retail trade.................................................................................. 135 129


Construction................................................................................ 111 102




Wholesale Trade......................................................................... 51 50


Manufacturing.............................................................................. 48 45







Information................................................................................... 13 11

Utilities......................................................................................... 3 4


INDUSTRIAL PARKSBreitung Charter Township, Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, Norway-Vulcan-Class A Roads, Municipal Water and Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone, High Speed Cable Internet at all parks. Rail lines to some.

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: (United Express), Northwestern Charter Services by Superior Aviator, Sky-west Airlines, Superior AviationRailroads: Escanaba and Lake Superior, Canadian National RailwayPorts: Escanaba (Lake Michigan), Marquette (Lake Superior)

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&T, Niagara TelephoneCellular: AT&T, CenturyLink, Niagara TelephoneCable Internet: Charter Communications, U.P. Logon.comInternet: U.P. Net

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-2, US-8, US-141, M-69, M-95

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Green Bay, WI.....129 Milwaukee, WI.....246 Chicago, IL.....335

UTILITIESElectricity: City of Norway, We EnergiesNatural Gas: DTE EnergyWaste Disposal: Great American Disposal and Recycling

MEDIANewspapers: The Advertiser, The Daily News, The Norway CurrentTelevision: TV6 News (Iron Mountain Bureau)Radio: Northern Star Broadcasting, 93.1 and 94.3, WJNR 101.5, WOBE 100.7, WMIQ107

GOVERNMENT: Dickinson County Government Directory, Public Records

CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Pine Mountain Music FestivalPine Mountain Music JamDickinson County Council for the ArtsNorway-Vulcan Fine ArtsCommunity Performing Arts

Pine Mountain Ski JumpingCamping, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, skiing, ORV trailsBed and Breakfasts, Hotel/Motel roomsFishing, miles of lakes and scenic highways

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.dickinsoncountymi.gov.

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Population 17,375 16,427 -5.5%


Gogebic County, MIGogebic County is Upper Michigan’s most western county, bordering Wisconsin and Lake Superior. Its economy is com-prised of three dominant sectors: diverse industries, forest products and tourism. Non-forest related industries include precision tool making, plastic injection molding, industrial sewing operations and electronic assembly. Forest related industries include logging, sawmills and dimension mills with regional, national and international markets. The forest provides recreation and tourism activities including mountain biking, snowmobiling, downhill and cross country trails, hiking and camping. Ottawa National Forest, including Sylvania Wilderness Area, is an inviting recreation area. The tourism industry focuses on a wealth of natural resources located in the county. Lake Superior, trout streams, waterfalls and inland lakes including Lake Gogebic draw fair weather visitors, while four alpine ski hills/resorts in the county and miles of ski and snowmobile trails offer winter activities.

INDUSTRIAL PARKS2 - 20+ Acre Parks, Class A Road Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Tele-phone, Rail Lines

TRANSPORTATIONAirports: Gogebic-Iron County AirportAirlines: AirChoice OneRail Carrier: Canadian NationalBus Lines: Indian Trails


Retail Trade................................................................................. 67 63



Construction................................................................................ 45 39



Manufacturing.............................................................................. 18 18



Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 17 16






Information................................................................................... 10 8

Utilities......................................................................................... 5 5

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-41, US-141, M-28, M-38, M-64


TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal & Cellular TelephoneAT&T, CenturyTel, Charter, Verizon

UTILITIESElectricity: Wakefield Municipal Utilities, WeEnergies Xcel EnergyNatural Gas: Xcel EnergyPropane: Ferrellgas, Lakes Gas CompanyWater: Municipal, private wellsSewer: Municipal, septic systemsWaste Disposal: Superior Waste ServiceCable TV: Charter Communications

GOVERNMENTGogebic County Government DirectoryPublic Records

Julianne Giackino, County Administrator200 N. Moore St., Bessemer, MI 49911Email: [email protected]: 906-667-0411



Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.gogebic.org



Employed..................................................................................... 6,325 6,107



K-12 Public Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Ironwood Area Schools................................................................ 894 837

Bessemer Area Schools.............................................................. 440 450

Wakefield-Marenisco School District............................................ 289 280

Watersmeet School District.......................................................... 176 170

Total............................................................................................. 1,799 1,737

Private Schools

All Saints Catholic Academy......................................................... 26 34

Bluff View Christian School.......................................................... 0 6

Total............................................................................................. 26 40




WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Western Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESAspirus Grand View (25 beds)Gogebic Medical Care Facility (109 beds)Josephson’s Nursing HomeWestgate Living CenterFire Departments3 cities, 6 townshipsAmbulanceBeacon Ambulance Service, Inc.Marenisco TownshipWatersmeet First Responders


Jacquart Fabric Products............................................................. 186 133

Ironwood Plastics, Inc................................................................. 163 112

Extreme Tool & Engineering......................................................... 110 79


Grand View Health System Inc.................................................... 412 412

Lac Vieux Desert.......................................................................... 255 386

Indianhead Mountain Resort........................................................ 180 161

Big Powderhorn Ski Resort.......................................................... 106 108

Ironwood Area Schools................................................................ 106 92

Gogebic Community College........................................................ 77 70

City of Ironwood........................................................................... 62 60

Gogebic Road Commission.......................................................... 31 30

FINANCIAL SERVICES1st National Bank of Wakefield & Bessemer, First Merit Bank, Gogebic County Federal Credit Union, Gogebic Range Bank, River Valley Bank, Superior Revolving Loan Fund and Ironwood Revolving Loan Fund, Wells Fargo Bank


Summer....................................................................................... 79 55

Winter.......................................................................................... 20 1


TAX-FREE SITESGogebic-Iron County Airport, Marenisco Township, Wakefield Township

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Employed..................................................................................... 14,956 14,891



Public K-12 Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Schools.......................................... 1,466 1,497

Houghton-Portage Twp Schools................................................... 1,386 1,382

Hancock Public Schools.............................................................. 826 818

Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools...................................................... 515 515

Adams Township School District.................................................. 451 443

Dollar Bay/Tamarack City Area Schools....................................... 308 314

Chassell Township Schools......................................................... 270 257

Stanton Township Public Schools................................................ 289 149

Elm River Township School District.............................................. 5 9

Total............................................................................................. 5,516 5,384

Private Schools

Copper Country Christian School................................................. 41 34


Gogebic Coummunity College (Satellite campus)......................... 1,049 1,099





Calumet Electronics Corporation.................................................. 152 122

Horner Flooring............................................................................ 46 54

Osmose Inc................................................................................. 0 53

GS Engineering............................................................................ 60 47

ThermoAnalytics.......................................................................... 36 45

Anderson Welding........................................................................ N/A 15


Michigan Technologial University................................................. 1,401 1,572

UP Health System-Portage.......................................................... 771 771

Aspirus Keweenaw....................................................................... 393 391

Wal-Mart Corporation................................................................... 290 280

BHK Child Development Board.................................................... 293 268

Copper Country Mental Health................................................... 244 240

CLK Schools............................................................................... 227 200

Portage Township Schools........................................................... 130 102

Midwest Loan Service.................................................................. 105 101

Copper Country ISD.................................................................... 91 88

FINANCIAL SERVICESMidwest Loan Service Inc.,First Merit Bank, Houghton County Revolving Loan Fund, Michi-gan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union, Miners State Bank, Range Bank, River Valley Bank, Superior National Bank & Trust, Torch Lake Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo, First Merit Bank


Summer....................................................................................... 75 54

Winter.......................................................................................... 7 -7


Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance600 Lakeshore Drive,Houghton, MI 49930Email: [email protected]: 906-482-6817Jeff Ratcliffe




Population 36,013 36,628 1.70%


Houghton County, MIHoughton County is located in the northwestern Upper Peninsula. Houghton is the county seat. The county has a total area of 1,501 square miles, 490 square miles of which is water. Its largest employer is Michigan Technological University.


Retail trade.................................................................................. 146 140

Construction................................................................................ 132 128






Manufacturing.............................................................................. 40 39


Wholesale Trade......................................................................... 30 28






Information................................................................................... 12 10

Utilities......................................................................................... 5 5

Mining.......................................................................................... 2 2

INDUSTRIAL PARKS2 -50+ Acre Parks, Class ARoad Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESUP Health System-Portage (36 beds), Aspirus Keweenaw (25 beds), Aspirus FastCare Walk-InNursing Homes/Home Care: Arden View Assisted Living and Memory Care, Centennial Healthcare Corp., Cypress Manor Health and Rehab Center, Houghton County Medical Care Facility, Our Lady of Mercy Health and Rehab, Portage PointFire Departments: 2 cities, 6 townships, 17 otherAmbulance: Mercy Ambulance Service

TRANSPORTATIONAirports: Houghton County MemorialAirlines: United Airlines, Skywest AirlinesBus lines: Indian Trails

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal and Cellular Telephone: AT&T, Baraga Telephone, Verizon


NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Green Bay, WI.....209 Duluth, MN.....212 Minneapolis, MN.....361 Chicago, IL.....415

UTILITIESElectricity: Ontonagon County REA, U.P. Power Company, We Energies, Xcel EnergyNatural Gas: SEMCOWater: Municipal, Private WellsSewer: Municipal, Septic SystemsCable TV: Baraga Telephone, Charter Communications, UP.netWaste Disposal: Waste Management

GOVERNMENTHoughton County Government Directory, Public Records

CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESATV trails, Calumet Theatre, Copper Country State Forest, Copper Country Trail National Byway, Copper mining ruins, F.J. McLain State Park, Fishing and boating, Historic town of Calumet, Keweenaw National Historical Park, Isle Royale National Park, Miles of shoreline with agate beaches, Quincy Mine and Steam Hoist, skiing, biking, camping, hunting, hiking, 250 miles of snowmobile trails

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.houghtoncounty.net.

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Population 13,129 11,817 -10.00%


Iron County, MIIron County is located in the west central region of the Upper Peninsula and borders Wisconsin to the south. Geographi-cally, it is the fourth largest in the state by square miles. Primary sectors of the economy include forestry, tourism and long-time key manufacturers all centered around the bountiful resources within the county. These resources include northern hardwood and pine forests, numerous lakes, rivers, streams and a dedicated workforce. The county boasts an economic development-friendly environment with a variety of incentives to businesses for creating new jobs in safe, clean communities.

INDUSTRIAL PARKSCrystal Falls, Caspian, Iron River, Amasa Industrial Development District, Class A roads, municipal water and sewer, natural gas, electric, telephone, rail service and high-speed cable internet available

TRANSPORTATIONMotor Carrier: UP Special DeliveryAir Service: Commercial Carriers through the Ford Airport in Iron Mountain and two county airportsAirlines: UnitedBus Lines: Indian Trails (Iron River/Crystal Falls only)


Retail Trade................................................................................. 56 53

Construction................................................................................ 56 51








Manufacturing.............................................................................. 14 14



Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 12 12

Information................................................................................... 11 11


Utilities......................................................................................... 4 4


Mining.......................................................................................... 2 1

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-2, US-141, M-69, M-73, M-189, Forest Route 16

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&TCellular: AT&T, VerizonCommunications: WIKB Radio 99.1 FM, 1230 AM, Iron County Reporter, Iron Mountain Daily NewsISPs: Diisd.org, Fast Air Internet, Iron River Co-op T.V., UP.net, UPlogon.com

UTILITIESElectricity: City of Crystal Falls, Upper Peninsula Power Company, We EnergiesNatural Gas: DTE EnergyWater: Municipal, private wells

GOVERNMENTIron County Government Directory, Public Records

OTHERIron County Chamber of CommerceGroomed Snowmobile Trails (250 miles)Blue Ribbon Trout Streams (4)Lakes (150+)

Economic Development Corporation2 South Sixth Street, Crystal Falls, MI 49920Email: [email protected]: 906-875-6688



Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.ironcounty.net



Employed..................................................................................... 4,886 4,809



K-12 Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

West Iron District......................................................................... 900 876

Forest Park District...................................................................... 468 448

Total............................................................................................. 1,368 1,324


Bay de Noc Community College, Iron Mountain........................... 2,442 2,305


LIBRARIESAmasa Community, Crystal Falls Community, Porter School Library and Resource Center, West Iron District


HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESNORTHSTAR Health System (25 beds), Dickinson-Iron District Health DepartmentClinicsMarquette Medical Clinic, Iron County Internal Medicine, Northpointe Behavioral Health CareBasic Nursing FacilitiesIron River Care Center, Iron County Medical Care FacilityAssisted LivingVictorian Heights Assisted LivingAmbulanceGreater Iron County EMS/Marquette GHS, NORTHSTAR Health SystemLaw EnforcementSheriff Department, Michigan State Police, Department of Natural Resources, City of Cas-pian Police, City of Crystal Falls Police,City of Iron River Police, UPSET

MAJOR MANUFACTURERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

Oldenburg Group......................................................................... 166 156

Connor-AGA Sports Flooring........................................................ 108 136

Krist Oil....................................................................................... 130 122

Northeastern Products Corp........................................................ 25 28

Lester Detterbeck Enterprises...................................................... 22 22

Magiglide..................................................................................... 15 15

Dina Mia Kitchens Inc.................................................................. 13 15


NORTHSTAR Health System....................................................... 294 303

Iron County Medical Facility......................................................... 310 352

Ski Brule..................................................................................... 110 150

West Iron County Public Schools................................................. 110 90

Angeli Foods............................................................................... 90 90

Aramark....................................................................................... 89 77

Forest Park School District........................................................... 79 65

Iron River Care Center................................................................. 71 71

Global Response North Corp....................................................... N/A 50

FINANCIAL SERVICESFirst Merit Bank, CoVantage Credit Union, First National Bank of Crystal Falls, Iron County Revolving Loan Fund, Miners State Bank - Iron River, SIR Federal Credit Union, Wells Fargo


Summer....................................................................................... 79 52

Winter.......................................................................................... 22 1


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Total Labor Force........................................................................ 952 980

Employed..................................................................................... 836 851




Grant Township Schools.............................................................. 4 8



Gogebic Community College (satellite campus)........................... 1,049 1,099



PRIMARY EMPLOYERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge......................................................... 73 67

The Mariner North....................................................................... 44 44

The Isle Royale Line, Inc............................................................. 36 36

Gitche Gumee Bible Camp.......................................................... 33 33

Eagle River Inn............................................................................ 23 23

Mt. Bohemia................................................................................. 22 22

County of Keweenaw................................................................... 19 19

Keweenaw County Road Commission.......................................... 16 16

Brickside Brewery........................................................................ 13 13

FINANCIAL SERVICESSuperior National Bank & Trust


Summer....................................................................................... 75 54

Winter.......................................................................................... 20 7



Accommodation and Food Services............................................. 19 18

Retail Trade................................................................................. 10 9


Construction................................................................................. 6 6

Wholesale Trade......................................................................... 5 5







Manufacturing.............................................................................. 2 2


Mining.......................................................................................... 1 1


Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance600 Lakeshore Drive,Houghton, MI 49930Email: [email protected]: 906-482-6817Jeff Ratcliffe




Population 2,296 2,156 -6.10%


Keweenaw County, MIKeweenaw County, pronounced KEY-wah-nah, is an Ojibway word that means “the crossing place” or “land crossing between two bodies of water.” The least populated county in Michigan, Keweenaw is home to proud descendants of miners who each have a story to tell of the “Copper Country.” The county is home to diverse landscape - from singing sand beaches to the oldest known lava formations on earth. An all-encompassing view shows up to 900 foot peaks, vast strands of forest, and numerous lakes. This area hosts world-class trails, waterways, natural views, and endless shorelines and relatively quick access to Isle Royale.

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESAspirus Keweenaw (25 beds)Nursing Homes/Home Care: Cypress Manor Health and Rehab Center (Houghton County)Houghton County Medical Care Facility (Houghton County)Portage Point (Houghton County)Fire Departments: 6 in countyAmbulance: County wide service available - Mercy Ambulance

TRANSPORTATIONAirports: Houghton County MemorialAirlines: Delta, American EaglePorts: Houghton

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&TCellular: AT&T, VerizonInternet: Charter Communications, Pasty.net

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-41, M-26


UTILITIESElectricity: Upper Peninsula Power CompanyNatural Gas: SEMCOWater: Municipal, Private WellsSewer: Municipal, Septic SystemsCable TV:Charter CommunicationsWaste Disposal: Waste Management

GOVERNMENTKeweenaw County Government Directory, Public Records

CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HISTORICAL SITESBrockway Mt. DriveCopper Harbor TrailsCopper Harbor and Eagle HarborCopper Harbor LighthouseHistoric Eagle RiverFort Wilkins Historic State ParkKeweenaw Mountain LodgeKeweenaw Adventure CompanyIsle Royale Ferry Line and Gateway to Isle Royale National ParkDelaware MineEstivant Pines Nature SanctuaryHome to 19 mountains and peaksATV trailsHiking, biking, cross country skiingRock HoundingSnowmobile trails

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.keweenawcountyonline.org.

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Total Labor Force........................................................................... 2,509 2,499

Employed........................................................................................ 2,243 2,230

Unemployment Rate....................................................................... 10.6% 10.8%www.bls.gov


K-12 Schools (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Tahquamenon Area Schools........................................................... 732 715

Colleges & Universities

Lake Superior State University........................................................ 2,545 2,422

Bay Mills Community College.......................................................... 536 527


Summer.......................................................................................... 76 53

Winter............................................................................................. 23 8

Average Snowfall........................................................................... 108 inches annually

MANUFACTURERS THAT EXPORT (# EMPLOYED) 2012 2013

Louisiana Pacific............................................................................. 127 128

ZD Metal Products LLC.................................................................. 28 28

Banks Hardwoods........................................................................... 20 17

Newberry Wood Enterprises............................................................ 12 18

Northern Wings Repair.................................................................... 12 12

OTHER EMPLOYERS (# EMPLOYED)

State of Michigan............................................................................ 386 387

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.......................................................... 236 236

Luce County/Village of Newberry.................................................... 58 51

Tahquamenon Area Schools........................................................... 64 75

LMAS Health Department................................................................ 14 35

Rahillys IGA, Inc............................................................................. 43 43

Mac’s Market/Supervalu Foods....................................................... 38 38

INDUSTRIAL & COMMERICAL (# of Establishments) 2012 2013

Retail Trade.................................................................................... 24 23

Accommodation and food services.................................................. 19 19

Construction.................................................................................... 17 18

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting......................................... 15 14

Other services except public administration.................................... 13 14

Wholesale trade............................................................................. 11 11

Professional and technical services................................................ 9 11

Health care and social assistance................................................... 11 11

Transportation and warehousing..................................................... 8 8

Administrative and waste services.................................................. 8 8

Finance and Insurance.................................................................... 7 7

Educational Services...................................................................... 6 6

Real Estate, rental and leasing....................................................... 5 5

Arts, entertainment and recreation.................................................. 4 5

Manufacturing................................................................................. 4 4

Information...................................................................................... 3 3

Management of companies and enterprises.................................... 2 2


Population 7,028 6,631 -5.99%


Luce County, MILuce County is located in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. The county is a 4-season recreational mecca with over 300,000 acres of public access land, 15,000 acres of inland lakes, 658 miles of rivers and streams, 31 miles of Lake Superior shoreline and Tahquamenom Falls. The county’s economy is primarily based on forest products and tourism. The county has highway, rail, air and fiber obtic telecommunication access. A progressive economic development program provides support services to new and existing loans, industrial sites and infrastructure development.

FINANCIAL SERVICESFirst National Bank of St. IgnacemBankTahquamenon Area Credit Union

INDUSTRIAL PARKSExpansion from 115 acres in 2010 to 300 acres in 2011

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIESEastern Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, Sault Career Center

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Helen Newberry Joy Hospital: 25 acute care beds, 48 long-term care bedsPublic Safety & Fire PersonnelNewberry Fire Department Class 6Ambulance/EMTBasic Service

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: Luce County Airport - general aviation facilityRail Carriers: Canadian National RailwayTrucking Companies: E. Bowler Trucking, French Trucking, John D. Roach Trucking, Melvin Holbrook Trucking, Northland Trucking, William N Burton Trucking, Zellar Bark & Trucking

MAIN HIGHWAYSM-28 and M-123

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: AT&TLong Distance: AT&T, MCI, Others

UTILITIESElectricity: Cloverland ElectricNatural Gas: SEMCO EnergyWater and Sewer: Pentland Township, Village of Newberry - well and septic in outlying areasCable TV: Charter Communications

GOVERNMENTLuce County Government DirectoryPublic Records

CULTURAL/RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESLuce County20 miles of groomed cross country ski trails200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails300,000 acres of public access forest lands31 miles of agate strewn Lake Superior shoreline658 miles of rivers and streams including Hemingway’s Big Two-Hearted RiverLuce County Historical MuseumNewberry Country Club Golf CourseTahquamenom FallsTahquamenom Logging MuseumWhitefish Point Shipwreck Museum

Within 60 mile radius of Luce CountyBay Mills and Kewadin CasinosMackinac IslandPictured Rocks National LakeshoreSeney National Wildlife RefugeSoo Locks

Economic Development Corporation14150 Co. Road 428, Suite B, Newberry, MI 49868Email: [email protected]: 906-293-5982 Fax: 906-293-2904

Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development CommissionP.O. Box 520, Arlington, SSM, MI 49783Email: [email protected] Ph: 906-635-1581Jeff Hagan


Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.lucecountymi.org

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Employed..................................................................................... 5,041 5,085




St. Ignace.,.................................................................................. 635 594

Les Cheneaux.............................................................................. 286 278

Engadine...................................................................................... 273 266

Three Lakes Academy.................................................................. 96 106

Moran Township School............................................................... 78 88

Mackinac Island........................................................................... 80 81

Bois Blanc Pines School.............................................................. 3 4

Total............................................................................................. 1,451 1,417


Bay Mills Community College....................................................... 536 527

Lake Superior State University..................................................... 2,545 2,422

North Central Michigan College................................................... 2,809 2,883

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES Eastern Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians

MANUFACTURERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

Carmeuse Limestone................................................................... 75 75

Flotation Docking Systems........................................................... 38 35

Maples Sawmill............................................................................ 12 31

Sand Products............................................................................. 11 11

Haske Post Company................................................................... 6 6

Mackinac Fish Market.................................................................. 3 3

North Arrow Log Homes.............................................................. 2 3

Old Mill Designs Embroidery........................................................ 2 2

Thick “N” Thin Lumber Co........................................................... 1 1

Bickham Doors............................................................................ 1 1

Tassier Sugar Bush..................................................................... 1 1

Hessel Block Company................................................................ 1 1

MAJOR EMPLOYERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

SSM Tribe of Chippewa Indians................................................... 1,709 1,602

Grand Hotel................................................................................. 651 652

Mackinac Straits Area Hospital..................................................... 186 287

Mackinac Bridge Authority (Mackinac County)............................. 100 103

Mackinac County Government..................................................... 76 76

St. Ignace Area Schools.............................................................. 69 69

Shepler’s Mackinac...................................................................... 64 64

Star Line Mackinac...................................................................... 51 51

LMAS District Health Department................................................. 35 35

Engadine Consolidated School District........................................ 35 35

Les Cheneaux Community Schools............................................. 29 29

Arnold Transit Co........................................................................ 30 27

Autore Oil Co............................................................................... 27 27

Chamberlin’s Ole Forest Inn........................................................ 24 24

INDUSTRIAL PARKS: Clark Township Industrial Park

Mackinac County Planning Commission180 North Airport Road, St. Ignace, MI 49781Ph: 906-643-7515

Eastern U.P. Regional Planning and Development CommissionP.O. Box 520, Arlington, SSM, MI 49783Email: [email protected] Ph: 906-635-1581Jeff Hagan



Population 11,941 11,113 -6.90%


Mackinac County, MIMackinac County is located on the northern shores of Lake Huron and Michigan and encompasses 2 cities and 11 town-ships. State and Federal land ownership is 54%. The largest employer is the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the largest year round employer is the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The growing tourism industry is currently built around the many attractions in St. Ignace and on Mackinac Island, National Forests, Lakes Huron and Michigan, numerous rivers, streams, indland lakes, public and private campgrounds and the rapidly growing snowmobile tourist season.

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESMackinac Straits Area Hospital (Basic Care: 15 beds, Long Term Care: 48 beds)ClinicsMackinac Straits Area Hospital/Helen Newberry Joy Hosp./Schoolcraft Memorial - CurtisMackinac Straits Area Hospital/Helen Newberry Joy Hospital - EngadineMackinac Straits Area Hospita Naubinway, Mackinac IslandFire Departments: 2 cities, 11 townshipsAmbulance: Volunteer Ambulance Corps throughout the County, 2 city Ambulance

TRANSPORTATIONAirports: Bois Blanc Hessel, Mackinac Island, St. IgnaceTrucking Companies: USPS, FedEx, UP Special DeliveryRail Carrier: Canadian National RailwayCommerical Ports: Port Inland, Port Dolomite, Cedarville QuarryMarinas: Bois Blanc, Cedarville, Hessel, Naubinway, Mackinac Island, St. Ignace

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal & Cellular Telephone: AT&T, CenturyLink, Sprint, VerizonInternet: AT&T, Lighthouse Computers, MOTHERS Computers, NoDin Wifi, Satellite

MAIN HIGHWAYS: I-75, US-2, M-48, M-117, M-123, M-129, M-134

UTILITIESElectricity: Cloverland ElectricNatural Gas: Autore Oil Co., Bowman Oil Co., DTE Energy, Ferrell Gas, Propane Ameri-Gas, SEMCO, Shute Oil Co.Water: Municipal, Private WellsSewer: Municipal, Septic SystemsCable TV: Charter Communications, UP CommunicationsWaste Disposal: Waste Management

FINANCIAL SERVICESCentral Savings Bank, First National Bank of St. Ignace, North Country Bank & Trust, Soo Co-op Credit Union, State Savings Bank of Manistique, UP State Credit Union


Summer....................................................................................... 75 48

Winter.......................................................................................... 26 9

Snowfall....................................................................................... 115 inches annually


Accommodation and Food Services............................................. 113 116

Retail Trade................................................................................. 92 89

Construction................................................................................. 63 60






Manufacturing.............................................................................. 17 17






Wholesale trade......................................................................... 7 6

Mining.......................................................................................... 4 4

Information................................................................................... 3 3

Utilities......................................................................................... 2 2

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.mackinaccounty.net.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESCampgrounds, fishing, hunting, boating, bird watching, Hessel Ridge Golf Course, Hiawatha National Forest, Les Cheneaux Golf Club, Mackinac Bridge State Park, Mackinac Island, North Country Trail, Northern Lake Huron Nature Trails - East, West, Northern Lake Michigan Nature Trail, numerous rivers, lakes, streams, ORV, ATV, motorcycle trails, Peek-A-Boo Hill Cross-Country Ski Trail, snowmobile and hiking trails, sport fishing and hunting, St. Ignace Golf Course, Wawashkamo Golf Course

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K-12 Public Schools (MARESA-Marquette and Alger Counties) 2012 2013

Marquette........................................................................................ 3,087 3,122

Negaunee....................................................................................... 1,538 1,567

NICE.............................................................................................. 1,168 1,185

Gwinn............................................................................................. 1,196 1,136

Ishpeming....................................................................................... 830 861

Northstar......................................................................................... 271 276

Republic-Michigamme..................................................................... 136 136

Powell............................................................................................. 46 45

Wells.............................................................................................. 12 9

Total............................................................................................... 8,284 8,337

Private Schools

Father Marquette Elementary School.............................................. 167 156

Father Marquette Middle School..................................................... 109 105

Crossroads Christian Academy....................................................... 39 33

Total............................................................................................... 315 294


Northern Michigan University......................................................... 9,159 8,879


HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Marquette General/Duke LifePoint Hospital (315 beds)Bell Hosptial (25 beds), Peninsula Medical Center


Summer.......................................................................................... 70 51

Winter............................................................................................. 27 6

Average Snowfall........................................................................... 185 inches annually

MAJOR EMPLOYERS THAT EXPORT (# EMPLOYED) 2012 2013

Cliffs Natural Resources................................................................. 1,800 1,500

Pioneer Surgical.............................................................................. 220 220

Superior Extrusion.......................................................................... 130 165

Argonics.......................................................................................... 74 85

Jilbert Dairy.................................................................................... 60 60

OTHER EMPLOYERS (# EMPLOYED)

Marquette General/Duke LifePoint Hospital.................................... 2,633 2,169

Northern Michigan University.......................................................... 957 918

Peninsula Medical Center............................................................... 625 625

Department of Corrections.............................................................. 385 388

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc....................................................................... 380 372

Marquette Public Schools............................................................... 380 382

Bell Hospital.................................................................................... 404 363

American Eagle............................................................................... 237 253

County of Marquette........................................................................ 245 250

We Energies................................................................................... 156 153

Target Corporation.......................................................................... 136 140

UP Home Health, Hospice and Private Duty.................................... 106 66


Population 64,623 67,077 3.8%


Marquette County, MIMarquette County, on the shores of Lake Superior, was founded on the iron ore industry. Hard working ancestors and employees today help sustain this multi-million dollar industry. The people continue to possess a strong work ethic and instill it in their children. Marquette County is the largest county in the State of Michigan with over 1,800 square miles. Marquette is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula. Marquette County is home to Northern Michigan University and Marquette General/Duke LifePoint Hospital, the largest regional health care system in the Upper Peninsula.

Historically built on growth in mining and forst products, Marquette County now offers a diverse economic base which includes enhanced technological opportunities, a regional airport, a deep-water seaport, and expanded rail connectivity. All-seasons recreational opportunities abound including a world class point-to-point mountain bike race and cross-county ski marathon, with registrants regionally and from around the globe.

TELKITE TECHNOLOGY PARK1.5 million sq. ft of office/industrial space, 1,500 developable acresInternational Airport and Rail Service

INDUSTRIAL PARKS4 - Class A Roads, Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone, High-Speed Cable Internet available at all parks

FINANCIAL SERVICESIshpeming Community Federal Credit Union, Marquette Community Credit Union, Penin-sula Bank, Range Bank, SIR Federal Credit Union, U.P. Catholic Credit Union, Revolving loan funds are available in Marquette County

TRANSPORTATIONAirport: Sawyer International AirportAirlines: Delta and American Eagle - all jet service (both airlines)Ground Service: Bus, taxi and limousineRail Carriers: Canadian National RailwayMarine: Deep-water port currently shipping iron ore and coal


Retail Trade................................................................................. 246 240


Construction................................................................................ 191 179







Manufacturing.............................................................................. 49 49

Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 53 48




Information................................................................................... 34 30



Mining.......................................................................................... 6 6

Utilities......................................................................................... 6 6

MAIN HIGHWAYSUS-41, M-28, M-35, M-94, M-95, M-553

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Green Bay, WI......175 Chicago, IL......381 Detroit, MI......455

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLand line, Cellular, High Speed Cable and DSL

UTILITIESElectricity: Alger-Delta Electric, Marquette Board of Light and Power, Upper Penisula Power Company, We EnergiesNatural Gas: SEMCO Energy

GOVERNMENTMarquette County Government Information, public records

Lake Superior Community Partnership501 S. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855Email: [email protected]: 906-226-6591 or 888-578-6489




Total Labor Force..... 34,385 34,467

Employed................ 31,730 31,607

Unemployment........ 7.7% 8.3%www.bls.gov

INCENTIVESTax Abatements and additional incentives available in 3 cities, 19 townships and villages

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESCasinos (1)Lighthouses (5)State Park Campgrounds (8)Campgrounds (16)Campsites (725)Bed & Breakfasts (3)Hotel/Motel rooms (1,273)

Miles of hiking, skiing, bike trails (500)Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline (83)Miles of snowmobile trails (450)Miles of scenic highway (450)Miles of ORV trails (8)Golf courses (6)

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.marquette.org

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Employed..................................................................................... 11,365 11,439




Menominee Public Schools.......................................................... 1,566 1,505

Stephenson Area Schools............................................................ 617 586

North Central Area Schools......................................................... 466 437

Carney-Nadeau Public School..................................................... 231 248

Hannahville Indian Schools......................................................... 165 171

Total............................................................................................. 3,351 3,285

Private Schools

Menominee Catholic Central School............................................ 123 133

Wilson Seventh-Day Adventist Junior Academy............................ 30 36

Total............................................................................................. 153 169


Bay de Noc Community College................................................... 2,442 2,305


MAJOR EMPLOYERS THAT EXPORT(# Employed) 2012 2013

LE Jones Co................................................................................ 370 361

Anchor Coupling Company........................................................... 360 300

Fibrek (added in 2013)................................................................ - 214

Enstrom Helicopter Corp............................................................. 180 195

Stewart Manufacturing (added in 2013)....................................... - 105

Lloyd/Flanders Industries, Inc...................................................... 100 100

Resolute Forest Products............................................................. 101 97

Clearwater Paper......................................................................... 112 96

KK Integrated Logistics................................................................ 75 45

RW Fernstrum Co........................................................................ 36 38

Northern Coatings and Chemical................................................. 26 37

NuVu/Doyen Industries................................................................ 120 30

OTHER EMPLOYERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

Bay Area Medical Center.............................................................. 729 759

Island Resort and Casino............................................................. 700 700

Pinecrest Medical Care Facility.................................................... 263 225

Menominee Public Schools.......................................................... 187 197

Angeli Foods............................................................................... 320 158

County of Menominee.................................................................. 108 150

Great Lakes Foods...................................................................... 127 95

City of Menominee....................................................................... 85 73

INDUSTRIAL PARKS: City of MemomineeClass A roads, municipal water & sewer, natural gas, electirc, telephone, high speed internet, cable.

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESBay Area Medical Center (99 beds)Services range from cancer care to vascular surgey and cardiac care as well as women’s health services and urgent care.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND FIRE PERSONNELCity of Menominee, Menominee County Sheriff, Michigan State Police

GOVERNMENT: Menominee County Government Directory, Public Records

Menominee Business Development Corporation2511 10th Street, Menominee, MI 49858Ph: 906-864-2201




Population 25,323 24,029 -5.1%


Menominee County, MILocated along Lake Michigan and adjacent to Wisconsin, Menominee County offers access via highways, water, rail and air to markets throughout North America. A strong and diverse manufacturing base in the City of Menominee takes advantage of the port facilities at the mouth of the Menominee River, as well as other excellent transportation facilities. Agriculture is a significant land use in the county. Most industrial operations are concentrated in Menominee, but others are loacted in communities through the county. The service sector, including tourism, also offers significant employment opportuities. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound throughout the county.

TRANSPORTATIONAir Service: Twin County Airport, Delta County Airport (Escanaba), Austin Straubel (Green Bay)Daily Service: FedEx, UPS, USPSGround Service: Veriha Trucking, Sabreline Transportation Inc., Stang EnterprisesRail Carriers: Wisconsin Central Railway, Escanaba & Lake SuperiorCar Rentals: AvisMarine: Menominee/Marinette Commercial Port, Menominee Municipal Marina

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal Telephone: CenturyLinkCellular Telephone: AT&T, Cellcom, Verizon WirelessInternet: Charter CommunicationsCable TV: Time-Warner Cable

MAIN HIGHWAYS: US-2, US-41, M-35, M-69

UTILITIESElectricity: Wisconsin Public ServiceNatural Gas: Wisconsin Public ServiceMunicipal Water & Sewer: City of Menominee, well and septic in other areas

FINANCIAL SERVICESFirst National Bank and Trust, Menominee Area Credit Union, Menominee County Federal Credit Union, Nicolet National Bank and Trust, Stephenson National Bank and Trust, Wells Fargo Bank, Revolving loan funds are available in the city of Menominee and Spaulding Township


Summer....................................................................................... 81 54

Winter.......................................................................................... 24 4

Snowfall....................................................................................... 63.8 inches annually


Retail Trade................................................................................. 70 68

Manufacturing.............................................................................. 50 51


Accommodation and food services.............................................. 41 41

Construction................................................................................. 47 40





Wholesale trade......................................................................... 19 20




Educational services................................................................... 12 11


Information................................................................................... 6 5

Mining.......................................................................................... 3 4


Utilities......................................................................................... 1 1

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (miles)Green Bay, WI.....55 Milwaukee, WI.....180 Madison, WI.....189 Chicago, IL.....261

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.cityofmenominee.org.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESIsland Resort and CasinoSpies Athletic FieldCampsites (618)Miles of snowmobile trails (53)Bed and breakfasts (2)Lighthouses (1)State Parks (1)Recurring Events: Arts for All, Bay Jammer, Brown Trout Derby, Concerts in the Park, Menominee County Fair, Waterfront Festival

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Employed..................................................................................... 2,258 2,089



Public School Districts (Enrollment) 2012 2013

Ontonagon District...................................................................... 389 377

Ewen-Trout Creek District............................................................ 248 242

Public Total.................................................................................. 637 619

Colleges & Universities 2012 2013

Gogebic Community College (Located in Ironwood)..................... 1,049 1,099

Michigan Technological University (Located in Houghton)............ 6,947 6,979

Northern Michigan University (Located in Marquette)................... 9,159 8,879

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCIESWestern Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES Aspirus OntonagonBasic Care - 25 bedsLong Term Care - 46 bedsHarbor Town Dental Clinic, Horizon Home Care, North Country Counseling, Ontonagon Community Health Center, Strong Medical and Dental Center

Fire Departments (Class Rating)

Village.......................................................................................... 7

Townships.................................................................................... 9

Ambulance: County Wide Service Available - SONCO Ambulance


Summer....................................................................................... 78 54

Winter.......................................................................................... 20 1

Average Snowfall......................................................................... 213 inches annually

MANUFACTURERSDeHaan Forest Products

MAJOR EMPLOYERS (# EMPLOYED) 2012 2013

Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital......................................................... 158 155

Ontonagon Area Schools............................................................. 90 52

AmericInn..................................................................................... 79 50

Settlers Co-Operative Inc............................................................ 45 45

Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated................................................... 41 41FT, 2 PT

White Pine Electric Power............................................................ 29 26

Ontonagon County REA.............................................................. 10 11

FINANCIAL SERVICESFirst Merit Bank, State Bank, Lake Superior Credit Union, MBank, Settler’s Federal Credit Union, State Bank of Ewen

INDUSTRIAL PARKS2 - 20+ Acre Parks, Class A Road Municipal Water & Sewer, Natural Gas, Electric, Telephone, Rail Lines


Population 7,817 6,780 -13.30%


Ontonagon County, MIOntonagon County is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior and encompasses 1 village and 11 townships. State and federal land ownership is 39%. The largest employer is Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital. The growing tourism industry is built around recreational opportunities in the Porcupine Mountain State Park, the Ottawa National Forest, Lake Superior and numerous rivers, streams and inland lakes, public and private campgrounds and snowmobiling.

GOVERNMENTOntonagon County Government DirectoryPublic Records


Retail Trade................................................................................. 29 30


Construction................................................................................ 28 24









Utilities......................................................................................... 5 5


Manufacturing.............................................................................. 5 4


Information................................................................................... 3 2

Wholesale trade.......................................................................... 1 1

TRANSPORTATIONTrucking Companies: Ison Transport, Lockhart Lumber, Norman Pestka Construction, Upper Lakes CoalRail Carriers: Canadian National Railway, E&LS RailroadAir: Ontonagon County AirportMarine: Commercial Deep Water Port-Ontonagon


NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (Miles)Green Bay, WI........219 Chicago, IL...........404

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal: Ontonagon Telephone Co., Baraga Telephone Co., Upper Peninsula Telephone Co., Midway TelephoneCellular: AT&T, Verizon

UTILITIESElectricity: Upper Peninsula Power Company, SEMCO Energy, We Energies, Xcel EnergyPropane: Ferrellgas, Settler’s Co-OpWater: Municipal, private wellsSewer: Municipal, septic systemsWaste Disposal: Superior Waste ServiceCable TV: Charter Communications, Northern Cable Company


CampgroundsLake Superior MuseumsNumerous rivers, lakes & streamsORV TrailsPorcupine Mountain Wilderness State ParkRiver Pines RV ParkSnowmobiling & hiking trailsWaterfalls

Economic Development Corporation725 Greenland Road, Ontonagon, MI 49953Email: [email protected]: 906-884-4188Beth Allen



Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.ontonagonmi.org

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Employed..................................................................................... 3,139 3,153




Manistique Area Schools............................................................. 857 830

Big Bay De Noc Area Schools..................................................... 242 244

Total............................................................................................. 1,099 1,074

Private Schools

Bethel Baptist Christian School.................................................... 9 9

St Francis De Sales School......................................................... 214 211

Total............................................................................................. 223 220


Northern Michigan University (Located in Marquette)

Michigan Technological University (Located in Houghton)

Bay de Noc Community College (Located in Escanaba)


MAJOR EMPLOYERS THAT EXPORT(# Employed) 2012 2013

Manistique Papers....................................................................... 148 150

Carmeuse Lime & Stone.............................................................. 78 80

OnLine Engineering, Inc.............................................................. 3 30

Western Lime.............................................................................. 25 25

Manistique Machine..................................................................... 6 8

Suburb Solar................................................................................ 3 3

Replica Engines........................................................................... 3 Closed

OTHER EMPLOYERS (# Employed) 2012 2013

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital...................................................... 232 230

Manistique Area Schools............................................................. 93 103

Kewadin Casino........................................................................... 111 102

Schoolcraft County....................................................................... 71 71

Jack’s Supermarket...................................................................... 50 49

Tribal Community Center (Opened in 2013)................................. 43

Shopko (Opened in 2013)............................................................ 32

INDUSTRIAL PARKS: City of Manistique, County of SchoolcraftClass A roads, municipal water & sewer, natural gas, electirc, telephone, high speed cable internet available at all parks. Close to local airport that will accomodate a CD9.

HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICESSchoolcraft Memorial Hospital (25 beds)Medical center, rehab center, ICU, home health, hospice, walk-in clinicWoodland Meadows 20-unit assisted livingMonthly visiting specialists from Marquette General Hospital, the Regional Medical Center and OSF Medical GroupAmbulance: County wide service available

GOVERNMENTSchoolcraft County Government DirectoryPublic Records

UTILITIESElectricity: Cloverland Electric, Wisconsin ElectricNatural Gas: SEMCO EnergyWater & Sewer: Municipal in Manistique, Municipal in Village of Seney, Municipal water in Village of GermfaskCable TV: Charter Communications

Economic Development Corporation300 Walnut Street, Room 127, Manistique, MI 49854Email: [email protected]: 906-341-5126




Population 8,900 8,485 -4.7%


Schoolcraft County, MISchoolcraft County is located at the top of Lake Michigan; its boundries extend from Point O’Keefe in Thompson Township, 53 miles north of the Alger County line to just 10 miles south of Lake Superior. The county extends east and west 36 miles, from Alger County and Delta County on the west to Mackinac and Luce County on the east. Schoolcraft County is home to hundreds of inland lakes including Indian Lake, the 4th largest inland lake in the Upper Peninsula with 8,000 acres. Schoolcraft County has 2 golf courses, 130 miles of snowmobile trails, numerous cross-country ski trails, ORV trails and miles of rivers for the avid canoeist.

TRANSPORTATIONAirport: Schoolcraft County Airport, 2 lighted runways - 5,000 ft & 2,500 ft non-precision instrument approach automated weather reportingAir Service: Delta County Airport (Escanaba)Passenger Service: DeltaDaily Charters to Lansing: Superior AviationDaily Air Service: FedEx, UPS, USPSRail Carriers: Canadian National RailwayBus Lines (Escanaba): Greyhound, Schoolcraft County Transit Bus ServiceCar Rentals: AvisMarinas: Manistique City Marina - 10 boat slips: Schoolcraft County is home to one deep-water port. Limestone is shipped out of the Portland Quarry located in Gulliver.

TELECOMMUNICATIONSLocal and cellular telephone: CenturyLink, AT&T, Hiawatha TelephoneCable internet: Charter CommunicationsDSL: CenturyLinkDial-up internet: UP Log On

MAIN HIGHWAYS: US-2, M-28, M-77, M-94, M-149

NEAREST CENTRAL CITIES (miles)Green Bay, WI.....163 Saginaw, MI.....283 Chicago, IL.....369

FINANCIAL SERVICESLimestone Federal Credit Union, Manistique Federal Credit Union, MBank, State Savings Bank. Other business financial resources: Northern Initiatives


Summer....................................................................................... 76 47

Winter.......................................................................................... 26 2

Snowfall....................................................................................... 67 inches annually


Retail Trade................................................................................. 46 43

Construction................................................................................. 31 29

Accommodation and food services.............................................. 29 28







Wholesale trade......................................................................... 10 8

Manufacturing.............................................................................. 8 7

Information................................................................................... 6 5

Mining.......................................................................................... 4 4



Utilities......................................................................................... 1 1

Complete listing of events, statistics, maps, locations and facilities can be found at www.schoolcraftcounty.net.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESKewadin CasinoStony Point Golf CourseIndian Lake Golf CourseTotal Campsites (934)Hotel/motel rooms (372)Miles of hiking, skiing, bike trails (135)Miles of snowmobile trails (130)Miles of scenic highway (113)Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline (46)Miles of ORV trails (29)Public access sites (27)Bed and Breakfasts (6)State Parks (3)Lighthouses (2)Recurring Events: January - SC Snowmobile Association Poker Run, February - Bay de Noc Snowmobile Club Poker Run, July - 4th of July Parade, Art Show, Fireworks, Folk Fest, Arts and Craft Show, August - Cooks Corn Roast, Schoolcraft County Fair, September - Antique Car & Snowmobile Show

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