Where Opportunity Awaits

Keweenaw Bay and Beyond offers a wealth of opportunities for businesses to thrive. The Economic Development Corporation serves as a conduit for the collaboration needed to make that happen.

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Fast Facts

8,152

Population

6.9%

Unemployment

$46.6K

Median Household Income

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The juvenile program at the Baraga County Court would like to enlist your help!

PAID CONTINENT HELP WANTED WORKING WITH YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY! 2-Day training on May 8th and 9th in Mackinaw City. Mileage and meals will be reimbursed by County/State with a small daily stipend for attending. We should have more details on this soon. Please contact our office at the number above for specific details on…
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Going Pro Talent Fund – Free Info Session

What is Going PRO? The Going PRO Talent Fund awards employers with funding to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by The Going PRO Talent Fund must be short-term. Training must fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a…
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Baraga County Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2025 Business of the Year

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Nite Owl of L’Anse has been selected as the Chamber Business of the Year for 2025. The Nite Owl is being recognized as a Chamber member business who demonstrates a continued passion for excellence, while promoting the advancement of responsible business leadership and…
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Opportunity Awaits

Welcome to Keweenaw Bay and Beyond, the heart of Baraga County…a community that is ripe with opportunities for your business. Whether it’s our abundance of resources, our talented, committed workforce or the sheer beauty of living by the Bay, we have much to offer.

As the Director of Business Development for the Baraga County Economic Development Corporation, I look forward to applying my experience in implementing strategic initiatives and developing key relationships to assist you in your new venture. Whether you’re looking to relocate a business, start one from the ground up or expand your existing business, this is where you want to be.

If you would like to chat to see how we can help you achieve your goals, please feel free to reach out to me to set up a time.

Mary Myers
Director of Business Development
231 409 9065
Mary@baragacounty.org

The Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of the County of Baraga will hold their monthly meetings on the following dates in 2025: 

Tuesday, January 21
Tuesday, February 18
Tuesday, March 18
Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday, May 20
Tuesday, June 17
Tuesday, August 19
Tuesday, September 16
Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, November 11 
Tuesday, December 9 

All meetings begin at 11:30 am and are held at the Village of L’Anse located at 101 North Main Street, L’Anse, MI 49946. 

Phil Acciacca
Director
Acciacca Forest Products
Robert LaFave
Director
Village of L’Anse
Koray Inal
Secretary
UP.Net - Baraga Telephone
Mark Massicotte
Chairman
L’Anse Manufacturing
Bill Menge
Director
Retired
Roy Kemppainen
Director
Retired
Brad Dakota
Director
Baraga County Commissioner
Rob Stowe
Director
Baraga Memorial Hospital
Jennifer Misegan
Director
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
Matthew Lutz
Treasurer
Superior National Bank

The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation, also known as the BCEDC, was founded in 1983 by a group community visionaries. Its purpose was to promote and economic prosperity in Baraga County. One of the most notable accomplishments to the organization’s credit is the first Industrial Park located on Dynamite Hill in L’Anse.

Fast forward to 2016 when in response to community outcry for economic prosperity, the then dormant organization was revitalized. Appointed by Baraga Co. Commissioners, the Board is comprised of a diverse group of active community leaders who understand the need to retain youth and support existing businesses, while actively working to create opportunities for new ones.  It is these goals which drives the BCEDC to fulfill its primary mission to promote collaboration for economic and workforce development within Baraga County as well as and surrounding counties.

Our Achievements

Here are some examples of the important work done to date:

  • Completed Site Readiness grant which resulted in a $75,000 grant for the industrial park in L’Anse to complete the gas line.
  • Assisted a manufacturing company with an MEDC grant to purchase equipment.
  • Continue to partner with organizations like UP Michigan Works! and WUPPDR to provide services to Baraga County.
  • Led the implementation of the MEDC’s Restart Grant Program assisting 26 companies in Baraga County, with 20 receiving awards totaling $120,753.
  • Led the MEDC’s Survival Grant Program assisting 18 companies with 17 receiving awards totaling $66,500 in Baraga County.
  • Developed website content to assist businesses with COVID-19 resources and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in housing and childcare task forces to provide solutions for the business community.
  • Support and assist businesses from start up to success planning.
  • Send two site selector email blasts annually with available properties in Baraga County to list of over 800 site selectors.