Michigan Technological University is the host for the Upper Peninsula Regional Office of the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC). The hosting is a collaboration of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization and the College of Business and is supported by the US Small Business Administration, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and other collaborators across the state.
The Michigan SBDC enhances Michigan's economic wellbeing by providing consulting, training and market research for new ventures, existing small businesses and advanced technology companies. With ten offices across the state, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners with convenient access to free consulting and training throughout Michigan.
Meet the Team

Laura Marohnic
- Regional Director

Daniel Yoder
- Associate Regional Director

Lance Wolfe
- Senior Business Consultant

Nicole Young-Potvin
- Regional Marketing Specialist

Mariah Goos
- Business Consultant

Jordan Craven
- Business Consultant

Jaylen Body
- SBDC Intern

Kalle Keranen
- SBDC Intern

Andrew Weir
- SBDC Intern

Bri Loftus
- SBDC Intern