SMARTZONE PIONEER JEFF Nyquist, the founder of NeuroTrainer in downtown Marquette, is moving to San Francisco. It just makes sense for him, he says. Access to capital, strategic partners, and technical support is far greater on the West Coast than it is here in Marquette. He readily admits he and his wife have invested ... Continue Reading
YMCA Lawsuit, Cliffs’ Big Contract, NeuroTrainer Investment Campaign, Baseball Umpire Controversy, and Marquette’s Film Festival
THIS ISN'T EXACTLY what the Marquette County YMCA needs at this time. A lawsuit. The Y is being sued by G.A. Haan, the downstate development company that remodeled the old Phelps School in Ishpeming, and converted it into Phelps Square, a combination housing complex and community center. Here's what happened. Haan ... Continue Reading
Che Bello, One Marquette Place, Lakestate Industries, Big Burger Grille, Angel Investors, and SmartPrize
WE HAVE ANOTHER vacancy in what has to be considered the very center of downtown Marquette: the 100 block of West Washington Street. Che Bello, the women's and men's clothing store, has just shut down after four years in business. They'll just be selling their apparel online from now on. No reason given for the ... Continue Reading
West Washington Transformation, TriMedia, UP Health Plan, Staybridge Suites, NeuroTrainer, Culinary School, and Granot Loma
THE FOLKS AT TriMedia (an environmental and engineering firm) are starting to pack up their boxes as they get ready for their move across West Washington Street to their attractive, renovated new offices. The official move-in could be by the end of the month. The extensive renovation of the building, which used to ... Continue Reading