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. The Michigan SBDC is committed to fostering and sustaining a culture of inclusion through equitable outreach and service to Michigan's diverse business community.
- Schedule a Business Counseling Appointment
- Michigan SBDC state wide website
- MI SBDC Upper Peninsula Facebook Page
Meet the Team

Laura Marohnic
- Regional Director

Nicole Young-Potvin
- Regional Marketing Specialist

Lance Wolfe
- Senior Business Consultant

Daniel Yoder
- Senior Business Consultant

Mariah Goos
- Business Consultant

Henry Basala
- SBDC Intern

Jordan Craven
- SBDC Intern General Business Consultant

Maggie Gallup
- SBDC Intern Intake Consultant

Kalle Keranen
- SBDC Intern

Tristyn Phillips
- SBDC Intern