February 13, 2025
Each year, the members of Operation Action U.P. and the business community from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula gather to review the accomplishments of the past year and cast the vision for the next.
The Operation Action U.P Excellence Awards recognize up to four outstanding for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the Upper Peninsula. At the Annual Meeting, these award winners will have the opportunity to spotlight their business and say thanks to the individuals or organizations who nominated them in this competitive award process.
Event Details
Date/Time: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Northern Center Ballrooms at Northern Michigan University (1401 Presque Isle Ave in Marquette). Directions to NMU
EVENT AGENDA
8:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Joe Esbrook, President, Co-Chair, OAUP
David Paananen, Co-Chair, OAUP
Annual Report and Election of Board
9:45 a.m. Award of Excellence Presentations
9:45 a.m. Independent Machine and Advanced Precision Solutions
10:00 a.m. Carmeuse Port Inland
10:15 a.m. Speaker – Sue Hawkes “Get a Grip on Your Business”
12 p.m. Networking, Lunch & Photo Break
1 p.m. Award of Excellence Presentations
1:00 p.m. Marquette Golf Club
1:15 p.m. Hawk Technologies LLC
1:30 p.m. Special Recognition
UPEDA Award – NMU Center for Rural Health
1:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sue Hawkes “Get a Grip on Your Business” Workshop
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