Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day from us to you 🌎

What is one eco friendly habit you can start today? Let us know in the comments below 👇💚

06/05/2026

Sign up for the EUP Exchange on June 16 👇

Date: June 16 | Time: 1:00–4:00 PM Location: LSSU - Lakes Rooms, Sault Ste Marie, MI Good morning everyone. :) We're lucky to have a great lineup for our 2nd Annual UP Exchange. One hundred small business owners in one room changes the conversation. Be one of them! If you’re looking for a produc...

06/04/2026

Have you heard of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program? 💲📈

This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings.

Learn more at the link below 👇

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program

06/03/2026

Do you know of a particular hazard in Chippewa County? Complete the survey below to add it to the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan! 👇

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/cec89300be494bdc8503ccd2413077a3

Your input will inform updates to the County's Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is updated every five years and evaluates the likelihood and potential impact of a variety of hazards, including natural, technological, and human-caused events.

If you have any questions, please contact the EUP Regional Planning & Development Commission at [email protected] or call (906) 635-1581.

06/03/2026

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Building a more resilient and prosperous future for the Eastern U.P. and Straits Region starts with collaboration! 📈🤝

We’re inviting cross-sector leaders—from economic development and government to education, nonprofits, and private industry—to join us for the Eastern U.P. & Straits Regional Prosperity Summit. Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission

This one-day event is your opportunity to:
✨ Strengthen regional collaboration.
✨ Build community capacity.
✨ Connect with essential tools and partnerships.

Together, we can ensure a thriving future for our rural communities.

Registration is FREE! 🔗 Secure your spot today at the link below:
https://www.michigan.gov/ruralprosperity/events

06/02/2026

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SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – For 40 years, the release of Atlantic Salmon into the St. Marys River has been a unique tradition of fisheries management, partnership, and stewardship in […]

06/01/2026

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Higher Orbits’ two-day immersive event gives students hands-on access to astronauts, space professionals, and real-world STEM challenges.

06/01/2026

The Regional Prosperity Summit is a one-day convening led by the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity, designed to strengthen regional collaboration, build community capacity, and connect leaders with tools and partnerships that support a prosperous and resilient rural future 📈

Learn more about the Sault Ste. Marie Summit and register at the link below 👇

https://orp.jotform.com/260884159169975

05/29/2026

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Representatives from MDOT and the contractor will be available at bi-weekly public meetings starting June 2 regarding construction projects on M-123 in Paradise. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by MDOT

05/28/2026

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