Accelerate UP

Accelerate UP Accelerate UP is a nonprofit organization which offers free and confidential business coaching within Marquette County.

We are a group of over sixty volunteers from all over the county who care passionately about the success and sustainability of our region. We formed in order to assist entrepreneurs in creating, expanding, and maintaining their business ventures. We do this for the same reason that early pioneers helped their neighbors by barn raising – we know it will strengthen and sustain our communities. Each

member of the Accelerate UP Resource Team understands his or her role and duties because each has received board training, prior to joining the Team. A select number of the initial board also received more intensive training to further assist in project implementation. This training included how to effectively work with entrepreneurs, how to create an entrepreneurial environment, how to leverage various resources for entrepreneurs, and how to properly support the Enterprise Facilitator. As time goes on, the board continues to recruit and train new members. The Accelerate UP Resource Team usually meets monthly. During the meetings, the Facilitator brings to the table specific hurdles that the clients are facing. The Resource Team meetings are spent brainstorming resources and possibilities so that clients will be able to successfully resolve an issue that been a roadblock in their plan. The Team also monitors the progress of the project through monthly reports from the Facilitator on client activities, including the number of new or expanded businesses, and new or retained jobs.

The AUP team had a great time at the Outdoor Summit! We loved listening to speakers that value community, conservation,...
06/01/2026

The AUP team had a great time at the Outdoor Summit!

We loved listening to speakers that value community, conservation, and the importance of the land in the Upper Peninsula. 🌲🚴‍♀️

Beautiful day for a Cash Mob! We mobbed on Third St! 📣J & H Forest Farms is the one-stop-shop for all your soap, lotion...
05/27/2026

Beautiful day for a Cash Mob! We mobbed on Third St! 📣

J & H Forest Farms is the one-stop-shop for all your soap, lotion, and candle needs. Be sure to head in and check out their fantastic inventory! 🌞

Gathering now in front of BeWell Marquette! We can’t wait to share the Cash Mob mystery business!! 🤫
05/27/2026

Gathering now in front of BeWell Marquette! We can’t wait to share the Cash Mob mystery business!! 🤫

IT’S CASH MOB DAY! 📣👏Follow the Cash Mob signs and meet in front of BeWell Marquette at 4:30 pm TODAY! (601 N 3rd St) 📍W...
05/27/2026

IT’S CASH MOB DAY! 📣👏

Follow the Cash Mob signs and meet in front of BeWell Marquette at 4:30 pm TODAY! (601 N 3rd St) 📍

We will then walk down to our mystery location to “mob” a small business!

Bring $20 and receive a $20 CASH MATCH for your purchase! 💵

Support local, meet other community members, and be a part of something positive!! 🌟

Today Accelerate UP got to celebrate the new ownership of BabyCakes! Huge congratulations to Jake Hutchinson on such an ...
05/22/2026

Today Accelerate UP got to celebrate the new ownership of BabyCakes! Huge congratulations to Jake Hutchinson on such an exciting new chapter. Thank you to for hosting the ribbon cutting!

Be sure to stop in and say hey to the BabyCakes team and get your favorite baked goods & morning coffee! ☕️

These small business successes are made possible through collaboration with great area partners.
& Invest UP

Join Liam Goetz and the Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub at Michigan Works in Marquette to meet fellow small busi...
05/15/2026

Join Liam Goetz and the Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub at Michigan Works in Marquette to meet fellow small business owners and learn important insights into hiring for your small business. We’ll cover everything from ideal timing for hiring, hiring costs, and important legal requirements surrounding taxes and compliance. This is a free event! Please register if you’d like to attend.

Event Details:
🗓️Thursday, May 21
⏰10:00am - 11:00am EST
📍Michigan Works! Office | 1498 Odovero Dr Marquette, MI 49855
👩‍💻Spots are limited to 20 attendees

Hiring for your small business with confidence is a key strategy to strengthen your business and support its long term growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to apply these tools to your business!

Link below to register 🔗

https://share.hsforms.com/1lOp3OL85TKK83lKDN8N5jQqwpl5?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=415889578&utm_content=415889578&utm_source=hs_email

This April, Alex & Liam ventured down to Detroit for the 2026 Small Giants Summit!The Small Giants Summit is based on th...
05/11/2026

This April, Alex & Liam ventured down to Detroit for the 2026 Small Giants Summit!

The Small Giants Summit is based on the teachings of the 2006 book, “Small Giants: Companies that Choose to Be Great Instead of Big,” by Bo Burlingham. Each year, it brings together entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss how to build organizations with purpose that prioritize people and culture.

To learn more, check out the blog that AUP’s Liam Goez wrote on the experience! Link below 🔗

https://www.accelerateup.com/post/small-giants-summit-by-liam-goetz

Today’s Client Spotlight goes to Becky’s Roadside Refreshment! 🍦Becky’s passion, drive, and creativity are inspiring to ...
04/06/2026

Today’s Client Spotlight goes to Becky’s Roadside Refreshment! 🍦

Becky’s passion, drive, and creativity are inspiring to witness. From turning dreams into reality, she’s now running the Upper Peninsula’s largest locally made dairy-free selection of ice cream!

Read more about her entrepreneurial journey on the Accelerate UP website. Link below! 👇

https://www.accelerateup.com/post/becky-s-roadside-refreshment

Whenever you’re in need of a tasty, dairy-free roadside refreshment, you know where to go! Visit Becky’s page Becky's Roadside Refreshment or visit her storefront this summer at 2 Peter White Dr., Marquette, MI.

We have some exciting news! Governor Whitmer has officially appointed Alexander Kofsky to the Rural Development Fund Boa...
03/30/2026

We have some exciting news! Governor Whitmer has officially appointed Alexander Kofsky to the Rural Development Fund Board. Alex is honored to have been appointed alongside such an admirable team of Michiganders! 

The Michigan Rural Development Fund Board supports economic growth and community development across rural Michigan by investing in projects that strengthen local economies, create jobs, and improve quality of life. Serving on the Board means helping guide strategic funding decisions, advocating for rural communities, and ensuring resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.

Alex’s term will be from January 2027 to December 2030. We are excited for this next chapter! 👏🎉

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Marquette, MI
49855

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906-250-9182

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