46 Eastern Upper Peninsula Businesses Awarded Direct Grants Through the Small Business Support Hub Program

Eastern Upper Peninsula, MI: The Eastern Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (SBSH) has announced 46 businesses selected to receive direct grants in the program's second and final round.

The application window opened June 16, 2025, and closed August 15, 2025, followed by a rigorous review and notification to awardees on October 3. This round represents more than $215,000 in direct support to local businesses.

The SBSH grant program was funded in whole or in part through federal award number SLFRP0127, granted to the State of Michigan by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

In turn, the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation was granted funds for the SBSH program by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

"This program shows what's possible when local expertise and state resources align. Through collaboration with our EDC partners and dedicated business support professionals like Miche Rayment, we're helping small businesses not just survive but grow, hire, and innovate right here in the EUP."

. Nikki Storey, CEO of Headwaters North

"The success of this round reflects the power of partnership. Together, we're ensuring that every corner of the EUP has access to the resources and connections that fuel entrepreneurship."

. Chris Olson, Executive Director, Chippewa County EDC

"This program isn't just about grant dollars, it's about real results for real businesses. Through our SMART Sessions, UP Exchange, and now our hands-on SMART Workshops, we've seen hundreds of business owners gain practical tools, expert connections, and renewed energy."

. Miche Rayment, SBSH Liaison and Lead Designer, Headwaters North

The 2025 SBSH direct grant recipients include:

Andy's Feed Station

Barbeaux Fisheries

Bayside Coin Laundry

Bear Creek Tree Service LLC

Bee Wise Farms LLC

Belonga Plumbing and Heating

Byce's Michihistrigan Campground Bar and Cabins

Canusa, LLC dba Bins Ahoy Overstock

Parish Creations

Cup of the Day

Kisro's Lakeside Market

North Winds Farm

Famous Soo Locks Cruises Inc.

Five Water Realty

Floor Masters

HomeBaked by Kate LLC

Lake Effect Inn

Laura Lee Outfitters, LLC

Lil Lavender Acres, LLC

Mackinac Fudge Shop S.I.

Mackinac Straits Fish Company

Mangiamojo's Kitchen & Catering, LLC

Moses Concrete Company LLC

Mosquito and Pest Authority UP North, LLC

Murphy's Dumpsters

Northern Shirt Co

Penny Wise Technologies

Pesola Logging

Pine Stump Junction CE LLC

Pizza Tree Foods LLC

Postma Brothers Maple Syrup

Precision Edge Outdoor Services, LLC

Prim Aesthetics

Proper Apparel Boutique

R&K Lawn and Snow

RW Laitinen Professional Land Surveys

Straits Heating & Cooling Inc.

Superior Coffee Roasting Co., Inc.

T&K King Fisheries, Inc.

The Apex Center Massage & Bodyworks

The Ash LLC

The Beauty Shop

The Del-Mar Restaurant

UP Creations

Vital Signs Michigan, Inc.

Yooper Running Company LLC

The SBSH initiative is led regionally by Headwaters North, with partners including Bay Mills Indian Community, Sault Tribe, Chippewa County EDC, Luce County EDC, Sault Ste.

Marie EDC, and the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission.