Connect Marquette

06/06/2026

It's the day our Iron Range Roll planning committee has been working towards for months! We are excited to be hosting the 13th Annual Iron Range Roll.

With 304 racers registered, we hope to have a great turn out today and a lovely, safe, family friendly race!

06/03/2026

Our upcoming summer events! ☀️🚴‍♀️🚣
You can find out more info about all of our events at our website: ConnectMarquette.org/events-calendar/

05/27/2026

This interactive session with Dr. Athena Stanley of Athena Global Learning introduces business owners, professionals, and organizational leaders to practical ways generative AI can support everyday business workflows while maintaining human judgment, professional responsibility, and organizational standards.

Topics include protecting confidential information, maintaining brand voice and quality control, and avoiding over-reliance on AI-generated outputs.
Participants will be introduced to a simple framework for responsible AI use: Use → Review → Revise → Own, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and accountability.

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP on our website!

05/25/2026

Help us continue to host professional and social events in Marquette County by joining the Board of Directors!

We're actively recruiting for two board of directors to fill roles mid-year in order to ensure the organization can keep putting on fun activities to create casual and professional networking opportunities.

Board members receive free or discounted entry into certain events and collaborate with other like minded individuals to promote and facilitate community engagement!

Please apply today: https://connectmarquette.org/board-of-directors-application/

05/07/2026

Come support the Iron Range Roll TONIGHT, Thursday May 7, at Texas Roadhouse!!

Don't forget the Iron Range Roll Dine to Donate fundraiser is coming up in just a few days! Print out this flyer and enjoy a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse on May 7th between 3-8pm to donate 10% of your food purchases to Connect Marquette and the Iron Range Roll.

05/05/2026

This interactive session with Dr. Athena Stanley of Athena Global Learning introduces business owners, professionals, and organizational leaders to practical ways generative AI can support everyday business workflows while maintaining human judgment, professional responsibility, and organizational standards.

Participants will explore the practical realities of AI in business, separating common hype from tools that can genuinely support productivity today. Through demonstrations and guided discussion, the session examines how AI can assist with tasks such as client communication, marketing content refinement, brainstorming, strategic planning, task organization, and workflow clarity.

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and RSVP on our website!

04/27/2026

Connect Marquette is a fully volunteer run organization. Our Board of Directors help facilitate all Connect Marquette activities like our annual flag ship events or monthly individual activities!

We're looking for two people to join our board mid-year to fill the following roles:
- Events & Marketing Co-Chair
- Treasurer

This is a great opportunity to gain more confidence as a leader, develop new skills, and be apart of creating social and professional engagement opportunities within our community!

Apply by May 31, 2026: https://connectmarquette.org/board-of-directors-application/

04/24/2026

We had a great discussion with Craig from HouseMaster Serving the Upper Peninsula tonight at the Peter White Public Library!

We talked about some of the top things to watch out for as a homeowner, what you should get, from your home inspection as a buyer, and lots of individual personal scenarios!

If you were at the event tonight, we would love to hear what you thought and if you have ideas for the next one.

04/23/2026

Coming up on May 1st! Grab a drink and mingle with other Marquette County locals. Our May First Friday is a low pressure, casual meet up where you can make new friends or connect professionally! Drop in any time from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Friday, May 1st at 906 Sports Bar in downtown Marquette.

No RSVP required and all are welcome! This event is free and open to the general public.

04/20/2026

Connect Marquette is excited to be back to host the 13th Annual Iron Range Roll. Every year dozens of community members volunteer to help make this race possible!

Our volunteers receive a free volunteer t-shirt, a tasty meal, and each person in entered into our Volunteer Gift Basket giveaway courtesy of Volunteer Sponsor Nicolet National Bank of Marquette.

Sign up for an open position today and learn more about the race at IronRangeRoll.com