Michigan Small Business Development Center Upper Peninsula Region

06/04/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - Are you a western U.P. small business, startup, or employer looking for resources to be successful? Join us at the Gogebic Business Forum July 21, 2026 5:00 pm CT to hear from industry professionals on topics related to workforce and economic development, business financing, succession planning, and more!

Registration link: https://upmichiganworks.org/events/gogebic-business-forum/

05/29/2026

The Ironwood Chamber is hosting a Business Forum on July 21 from 5pm - 8pm. Register here: https://upmichiganworks.org/events/gogebic-business-forum/

05/28/2026

Do you need money to start or grow your rural business? Check out the U.S. Small Business Administration upcoming Lender Match Live
Rural Small Business Edition, exclusively for businesses in rural Michigan counties, which includes all our counties in the

Event date: Thursday, July 9, 9a-12p ET

Application due date: Friday, June 12

Borrower application: https://sba.app.box.com/s/lh9jawawl5999qgvx1iy922c9rjoxbxh

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05/19/2026

U.P. BUSINESSES: Interested in expanding your business by selling to the federal government? Join our friends at Northwest Michigan APEX Accelerator on June 4 to learn more about opportunities, certifications, making connections, and much more!

You don't want to miss this

Postponed from early May, our Federal Government Contracting 101 class will be held June 4 at 10am EDT. This no-cost webinar is oriented toward the newcomer to the government marketplace but is also a worthwhile refresher for those already selling to the government. We will discuss the federal government market, how the government buys, finding opportunities, SBA's small business programs, registrations and certifications, DOD-specific requirements, tips for success, and how we can assist.

Registration in advance is required. For more info, go to: https://networksnw.ecenterdirect.com/events/1204

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Upper Peninsula SBDC Regional Director Daniel Yoder for receiving the State Star Award from the Michigan SBDC at the annual network event in Midland on Wednesday. The State Star is the highest recognition for individual achievement within America's SBDC Network. Winners are nominated by peers and selected by state directors for exemplary performance, significant contributions, and commitment to small business success.

02/12/2026

Congratulations to three Upper Peninsula businesses that were just announced as award winners of the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business lineup! 👏👏👏

-Peninsula Boom & Equipment LLC in Ishpeming
-The Sweet Spigot in Carney
-TriMedia Environmental & Engineering in Marquette

Winners of Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards, SBA Awards and Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Awards.

02/05/2026

LAST CALL! The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey closes tomorrow, Friday, February 6. Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/surveyfed26?org_name=N1

How is the economy affecting your business? Let the Minneapolis Fed know!

We are partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on a short survey to give local businesses a voice. Your response to this survey will help the Minneapolis Fed and its local partners understand the impact that the economy is having on your business.

Please complete this survey by Friday, February 6 to ensure that your experience is represented. All responses are confidential.

Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/surveyfed26?org_name=N1

01/19/2026

How is the economy affecting your business? Let the Minneapolis Fed know!

We are partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis on a short survey to give local businesses a voice. Your response to this survey will help the Minneapolis Fed and its local partners understand the impact that the economy is having on your business.

Please complete this survey by Friday, February 6 to ensure that your experience is represented. All responses are confidential.

Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/surveyfed26?org_name=N1

12/22/2025

Season's Greetings from your Upper Peninsula Region team! ❄️

We appreciate all of you, and we wish you the best into the New Year!

Our office will be closed Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, January 1. We will reopen Friday, January 2. For other regional office hours, visit https://michigansbdc.org/holiday-closures/

12/17/2025

Reminder to businesses with employees: Michigan minimum wage will change effective January 1, 2026.

For information on Michigan's minimum wage, including guidance for tipped employees, visit the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's Wage and Hour Division.

Wage & Hour Division