<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Our Up Our Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Up Our Future]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:34:58 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ourupourfuture.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our U.P., Our Future Coalition Celebrates Copperwood Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is shaped by the people who live, work and build businesses here. That spirit was on display when members of the Our U.P., Our Future coalition came together in Ironwood to celebrate $50 million in state funding for infrastructure improvements to County Road 519 that will help pave the way for the Copperwood Project. The coalition is made up of more than 140 community members, elected officials, business owners and labor representatives from every...]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/post/our-u-p-our-future-coalition-celebrates-copperwood-project</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbdbd3b1030c5e8acde77a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:42:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891221_8d289dc891fd45bb989c816588446821~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copperwood Project has the support of western UP residents | Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Written by Kim Corcoran, mayor of Ironwood, Michigan and a member of the Our UP, Our Future Coalition. The Western Upper Peninsula has been at the center of a statewide conversation, thanks to Michigan’s support of the Copperwood Project. This permitted greenfield mine is going to create hundreds of good-paying jobs in the place I’m proud to call home: Gogebic County. I have heard claims that the state approving this grant was against the “will of the people." I’d say the complete opposite....]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/post/copperwood-project-has-the-support-of-western-up-residents-opinion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab3ef0c494a443cf625bc7a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:25:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891221_23ec4076e0ab41178a43d01534dc91d2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 130 U.P. Leaders Join Effort Supporting Copperwood Project and Responsible Economic Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – More than 130 community leaders, business owners, labor representatives and residents from across the Upper Peninsula are joining forces to launch “Our U.P., Our Future,” a coalition focused on bringing new jobs and economic opportunities to the region while protecting the U.P.’s natural resources. The group includes all six state legislators representing the Upper Peninsula, along with people who live, work and do business in all 15 U.P. counties. Supporters say the...]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/post/more-than-130-u-p-leaders-join-effort-supporting-copperwood-project-and-responsible-economic-develo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbdcf48b87faa83fef20fe</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:46:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891221_627424d373264cc297d8856190b005c2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_350,h_151,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invest UP announces new coalition in support of Copperwood Mine project, UP development]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - InvestUP announced the creation of a new coalition Monday, made up of more than 130 U.P. leaders, labor unions, business owners and residents. Among its priorities will be supporting the Copperwood Mine project. InvestUP says the coalition will support the movement “Our U.P., Our Future,” which is dedicated to “championing the creation of jobs and opportunities for the U.P. while protecting the region’s natural resources.” “Our U.P., Our Future” is calling on local,...]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/post/invest-up-announces-new-coalition-in-support-of-copperwood-mine-project-up-development</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbddce714e4cdf4f7445e3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891221_1d55d41779414f549eb6eb19dc85ef33~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Than 100 Supporters Launch “Our U.P, Our Future” Coalition to Champion Jobs and Responsible Economic Growth in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broad coalition includes residents, businesses, labor and economic development leaders from every UP county fighting for the region’s future A new coalition of more than 100 local leaders, labor unions, business leaders and Upper Peninsula residents today announced the launch of “Our UP, Our Future,” a movement dedicated to championing the creation of jobs and opportunities for the UP while protecting the region’s natural resources and way of life. The coalition includes all four of the UP’s...]]></description><link>https://www.ourupourfuture.com/post/our-u-p-our-future-coalition-launches-to-champion-jobs-and-economic-growth-in-michigan-s-upper-pe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8366dd3a73f167659c066a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:54:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/891221_cebf918ea1484fb9a365f5fbeef2a128~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_610,h_418,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staff Writer</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>