Business Startup / Entrepreneurial Assistance

The Lake Superior Community Partnership provides comprehensive strategic planning and business planning services for entrepreneurs.  We provide education, coaching and advice to organizations and businesses of all sizes and stages of business, as well as individual entrepreneurs.  The LSCP also works with our vast network of local and regional organizations to provide the most appropriate resources in a quick and efficient manner. 

The LSCP is an accredited economic development organization with a staff of dedicated professionals working to make your endeavors successful.  Contact the LSCP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (906) 226-6591 to schedule a one on one consultation.   

Other Business Assistance Organizations in Marquette County

MI-SBTDC (Michigan Small Business & Technology Center) provides free, one-on-one business counseling services to individuals. A business counselor visits Marquette weekly and meets with business owners and those interested in becoming business owners. Call the Lake Superior Community Partnership office at 906-226-9658 to make an appointment.

Michigan Works! is a public/private partnership providing assistance to job-seekers and assisting businesses with their human resource needs. Visit www.jobforce.org or call 906-228-3075 for more information about their services.

Northern Initiatives serves the business needs of the Upper Peninsula with lending services, consulting services, entrepreneurial education programs and seminars of interest to the business community. Visit www.northerninitiatives.com or call 906-228-5571 to learn more.

A “Virtual” Incubator program is available through a partnership between the MEDC and the MI-SBTDC. Information is available at www.accelmich.org complete with a nice list of resources for entrepreneurs