Community Overview

The beautiful Keweenaw area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula offers a unique and rich environment for families, young adults, and even attracts active-lifestyle retirees. This region is experiencing significant economic growth in high-technology, knowledge-driven businesses with innovations ranging from advanced software development to manufacturing state-of-the-art vehicles for the concrete and construction industries. This development has taken place while maintaining a culture that values a low-stress, active lifestyle with immediate access to outdoor recreation. As a result, for many generations the Keweenaw has maintained extremely low rates of crime, built up superb trail networks that have hosted national events like the Junior Olympics and Senior Nationals cross-crountry ski races, and developed performing arts venues like the Rosza Center and historic Calumet Theater, which draw performances from around the globe. Pick any weekend in a year and there will be at least three or four events and performances to choose from.