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
Kevin Manninen
- Senior Business Consultant
Jaylen Body
- SBDC Intern
Kalle Keranen
- SBDC Intern
Andrew Weir
- SBDC Intern
Bri Loftus
- SBDC Intern