February 13, 2025

Operation Action U.P. Annual Meeting 

Save the Date: Thursday, 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 Paannanen, Co-Chair, OAUP
                              Annual Report and Election of Board
9:45 a.m. Award of Excellence Presentations
    9:45 a.m. Business 1
    10:00 a.m. Business 2 
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. Business 3
    1:15 p.m. Business 4
1:30 p.m. Special Recognition
    UPEDA Award 
1:45 p.m. – 3 p.mSue Hawkes “Get a Grip on Your BusinessWorkshop


Operation Action U.P. Board Meeting to follow. 

Did you miss the last year’s Annual Meeting meeting? Click here to check it out.

2023 Annual Report