STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS IN THE U.P.?

UPEDA provides a forum for our members to connect to accomplish economic development activities in our region. Our members work together to share information, provide ongoing education, and support businesses and entrepreneurial growth across the region. We meet quarterly to participate in high-impact professional development and networking. If you need assistance with your existing or new business or other project click here.

UPEDA CAN HELP

COUNTY PROFILE

LATEST NEWS

Featuring the Lakeshore SmartZone and business success stories as well as Community Profiles, full agenda to be released soon.

Agenda for May 2nd Meeting

MEMBER BENEFITS

Membership helps to enhance, link, and promote the region

Helps make the region a viable location to invest and conduct business

Fosters peer-to-peer learning and insight into sustainable practices

Invest in the future

STATS AND FACTS

The data in this section will provide you some of the Upper Peninsula's statistical and factual information.

For population projections by county visit www.michigan.gov/census

The links below provide information on Upper Peninsula Infrastructure statistics:

Population by County
Air Service
Natural Gas Pipelines
Highways and Major Roads
Commercial Ports
Electricity Generation
Universities and Community Colleges
All Reports
Economic Base Report

Labor Market Information

MEMBER PROFILES

ANNUAL REPORT

SUCCESS STORIES

“With our outstanding team of employees and all the tremendous quality of life we enjoy, I can’t think of a better place to do business than the Upper Peninsula.”

- Brian Larche, President
Engineered Machined Products

Read Success Stories