Business Briefs

Upper Peninsula Inspired is bringing new offerings to the community this winter, combining curated events, tastings and social gatherings with their expanded liquor license capabilities. With a Class C license now in place alongside their Specially Designated Merchant and Specially Designated Distributor licenses, Upper Peninsula Inspired is not only serving a selection of Michigan-made wine, beer and spirits, but also hosting unique experiences designed to keep locals engaged throughout the colder months.

For Tyler Chartier, founder of Patriot Packs, the vacations his family took to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Munising Bay from his hometown of Iron Mountain meant chilly but beautiful, snowy memories.