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Connect Marquette Connect Marquette facilitates opportunities for professional & social development through monthly events, committees, and volunteer opportunities. work ethic.

Our goal is to create an opportunity to interact, exchange ideas & connect outside of the workplace. Connect Marquette was created by the Lake Superior Community Partnership in 2010 (originally named 40 Below) as a professional development organization designed to introduce and engage individuals to the County’s business community and help them expand their networking opportunities. Events are held at various locations throughout the County. The goal of these events is to create an opportunity for members to interact, exchange ideas and connect outside of the workplace. Whether your goal is to develop your professional network, increase your social circle, better connect to civic and philanthropic activities in the community or just have fun, we have many activities and events created just for you! Vision Statement: To be an instrumental part of the long-term success of individuals in Marquette County through collaboration, inclusiveness, innovation, and the U.P.

📣 ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for QPR Su***de Prevention Training on Wednesday, October 21.This FREE, 1-hour evidence-based t...
10/14/2026

📣 ONE WEEK AWAY! Join us for QPR Su***de Prevention Training on Wednesday, October 21.

This FREE, 1-hour evidence-based training will teach you how to recognize potential signs of suicidal thoughts, how to help someone who may be struggling, and where to refer them for additional professional support.

You don’t need to be a mental health professional to make a difference. Learning how to recognize the signs and respond can help you be there for someone when they need it most.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Peter White Public Library – Heritage Room
🎟️ FREE — RSVP required, registration for this event will close at 11:30pm on October 20th, 2026.

Reserve your spot at ConnectMarquette.org/event/qpr-su***de-prevention-training

Join the Connect Marquette Board!Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in our community, build your le...
10/10/2026

Join the Connect Marquette Board!

Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved in our community, build your leadership skills, and help support events and initiatives in Marquette County?
We’re looking for passionate community members to join the Connect Marquette Board of Directors!

Serving on the board is a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership, event planning, marketing, and more while making connections and contributing to our community.

Learn more about the requirements, benefits, open positions and submit your application here: https://bit.ly/cmqt-board-applications

We had an incredible time creating doormats at CoLab in Marquette last night! 🎨🍂 Everyone brought their creativity and a...
10/07/2026

We had an incredible time creating doormats at CoLab in Marquette last night! 🎨🍂

Everyone brought their creativity and autumn spirit to the evening, and we loved seeing all the unique doormats come to life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and we hope to see you at another Connect Marquette event soon!

Join us for QPR Su***de Prevention Training! You can make a difference in someone’s life. Join Connect Marquette and Amy...
10/06/2026

Join us for QPR Su***de Prevention Training! You can make a difference in someone’s life. Join Connect Marquette and Amy Poirier, PMHNP, Clinical Coordinator at Northern Michigan University’s School of Nursing, for a free QPR Su***de Prevention Training on Wednesday, October 21.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. This evidence-based training will help you: 🔹 Recognize the warning signs of su***de
🔹 Learn how to ask someone if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts
🔹 Understand how to connect someone with professional help

Whether you work with people, live with people, or interact with people in your daily life, this training is for YOU!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Peter White Public Library – Heritage Room
🎟️ FREE to attend!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills that could help save a life. Register today!

👉 Learn more and RSVP: ConnectMarquette.org/event/qpr-su***de-prevention-training

Just a few more seats available! Get a ticket while there is still time and join us for a DIY doormat painting class! We...
10/04/2026

Just a few more seats available!

Get a ticket while there is still time and join us for a DIY doormat painting class! We’ll have a doormat ready for you get creative with some fall themed stencils and paint.

This class will include instruction from Steffanie Pepin for applying your stencils. We’ll also have light snacks for you to enjoy while you’re getting crafty.

Join us at the CoLab in downtown Marquette for the class starting at 6pm, tickets can be purchased at www.connectmarquette.org/event.

🍂 Don’t forget to sign up for our Fall Doormat DIY Class! 🎨Looking for a fun way to kick off the fall season? Join us fo...
10/02/2026

🍂 Don’t forget to sign up for our Fall Doormat DIY Class! 🎨

Looking for a fun way to kick off the fall season? Join us for a guided DIY class and create your own fall-themed doormat! 🍁

For just $15, your ticket includes the mat, stencils, and paint — everything you need to create a doormat you’ll be proud to put at your front door.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 6–7:30 PM
📍 CoLAB – 101 W. Washington
💲 $15

Sign up and join us for a fun evening of creativity and fall fun!: ConnectMarquette.org/event/diy-fall-doormat-class

Join us for October First Friday at Bodega!Looking for a chance to connect, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed evening...
09/30/2026

Join us for October First Friday at Bodega!
Looking for a chance to connect, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed evening with good conversation? Come join us for First Friday at Bodega on Friday, October 2nd from 5:30–7:30PM!

This casual social meetup is free and open to everyone. Grab a drink, enjoy some delicious food, and connect with others in the community. No RSVP required!

📅 Friday, October 2nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Bodega
🤝 Free to attend | All are welcome

We hope to see you there!

A final thank you to our amazing Conference speakers! 🎤Our 2026 Connect Conference would not have been possible without ...
09/29/2026

A final thank you to our amazing Conference speakers! 🎤

Our 2026 Connect Conference would not have been possible without the incredible speakers and presenters who shared their time, knowledge, experiences, and expertise with us.

Thank you for helping us Create, Communicate, & Collaborate and for making this year’s conference such a meaningful experience for everyone who attended. Your willingness to share your insights and connect with our community will make a lasting impact!

We are truly grateful for each and every one of you and the role you played in making the 2026 Connect Conference a success. Thank you for being part of Conference!

We want to take one more opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing 2026 Connect Conference Sponsors who helped ...
09/28/2026

We want to take one more opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing 2026 Connect Conference Sponsors who helped make this event possible!

Your generosity and support allowed us to bring together professionals from across Marquette County to Create, Communicate, & Collaborate. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in professional development in our local community.

We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for believing in Connect Conference and helping us make this year’s event a success!

Interested in becoming a bigger part of Marquette's professional and social development organization, Connect Marquette?...
09/28/2026

Interested in becoming a bigger part of Marquette's professional and social development organization, Connect Marquette? Joining the Board of Directors is the perfect opportunity to gain more experience in a leadership role and help facilitate the growth of professional and community networking in Marquette County. Check out our website to learn more and apply by October 26th.

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101 West Washington Street, Suite 10
Marquette, MI
49855

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