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First UP Outdoor Summit to be held at NMU May 16

MARQUETTE, MI— The Outdoor Recreation Innovation Action Network is hosting the first-ever U.P. Outdoor Summit at NMU later this month.

The event will bring together outdoor industry leaders, students, business professionals, and others for a day of discussion and connection.

Giving the keynote presentation will be Sarah Lucas, Director of the Michigan Office of Rural Development. She’ll talk about Outdoor Recreation & Rural Prosperity. TIP Strategies will give a presentation on electrified trails and the growth of the outdoor recreation economy. The program will also feature breakout sessions and outdoor demonstrations.

The summit takes place May 16 at the Jacobetti Complex. More information is at www.upoutdoor.org.

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.