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Business

Fed may be closer to ‘soft landing’ for economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Another month, another solid gain for America's job market. The pace of hiring by businesses and government agencies in June — 209,000 added jobs — was the smallest monthly gain in 2 1/2 years. Yet it was still a healthy increase, enough to reduce the unemployment rate ...

Ribbon cutting for DICSA’s Denim Heart

KINGSFORD — A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently took place for the Dickinson Iron Community Services Agency to celebrate its newest endeavor, Denim Heart. “We wanted to keep Denim Heart going, since its original founder had to give up the business in the spring of 2022,” said Kristin ...

Merger sought between FECCCU, CCCU and UP State Credit Union

SAULT STE. MARIE —Chippewa County Credit Union and Federal Employees of Chippewa County Credit Union has announced a proposed merger with U.P. State Credit Union. Based in Escanaba, U.P. State Credit Union has branch offices in Norway, St. Ignace and Cedarville. The merger is pending ...

InvestUP launches Build UP fund program

MARQUETTE — InvestUP announces the launch of Build U.P. to address the Upper Peninsula’s immediate need for housing and provide the region with a long-term, sustainable fund to solve future housing challenges. Awards from the fund, which will total up to $15 million, are available now. ...

New projects line US 2 corridor

IRON MOUNTAIN — Construction crews have been busy throughout the Iron Mountain area this past year, with at least five major building projects in the works. Furthest along is a 95-room TownPlace Suites by Marriott hotel at 200 S. Stephenson Ave., the former site of the long-shuttered and ...