Business Incentives for EUP Small Businesses

Discover the programs, funding tools, and partnerships that are actively shaping economic growth in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Nikki Radke, Interim Director of the Sault Ste. Marie EDC, will walk you through key state resources—from MEDC capital access programs and Industry 4.0 initiatives to housing development tools and environmental assessments—and how they can work for your community or business. Whether you're looking to attract investment, redevelop a property, or understand what support is available, this session breaks it all down in plain language. Come ready to learn what's possible and how to tap into resources that are already on the table.

Nikki Radke believes the best economic development happens when big ideas meet real people. As Interim Director of the Sault Ste. Marie EDC, she brings a background in policy, planning, and project management to the work of helping communities—and the businesses in them—grow. Nikki loves digging into data and getting out to meet the people behind local ventures, because she knows that's where the real momentum lives. If you're building something that could make a difference here, she wants to hear about it.