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For a Better Upper Peninsula

Northern Michigan University has created the Center for Rural Community and Economic Development as a way to bring public, private and non-profit together for a better U.P. Learn more

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Exporting the U.P.
NMU's Media Meet podcast features Michele Dugree, an NMU 2006 alum of Art and Design and owner of Revisions Design, Chris Bosio, International Trade Manager of the MEDC Export Office, and Tawni Ferrarini, NMU Professor of Economics. Listen to podcast

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Center for Rural Community and Economic Development 208 Cohodas Hall Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2019 Campus location and office hours Staff directory

Center for Rural Community and Economic Development
208 Cohodas Hall
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
906-227-2019

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts
The following are quick facts about the people of the Upper Peninsula. Counties: 15 Cities: 26 (information obtained from county) Townships: 149 Total population: 309,737 (2007 census estimate) Average age of resident: 40.7 (2005 census) Average household income: $34,834 (2005 census) County-by-county data

Quick Upper Peninsula Facts