The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub (the HUB) has awarded $109,974 to 16 small businesses across the Upper Peninsula, marking the successful completion of its third Direct Grant cycle. Combined with the $218,975 awarded during the first two cycles, the HUB has now distributed $328,949 in grant funds to support 59 small businesses across the region.

The third grant cycle supported a diverse range of competitive small businesses. Among those businesses is Wind Rose North Ltd. of Menominee.

The final grant cycle opens October 10 and closes November 7, 2025. To help businesses prepare, Erica Huss will host a Fall 2025 Direct Grant Overview Webinar on Tuesday, September 9, at 3:00 p.m. ET.  Learn more at marquette.org/thehub or follow the Central U.P. Small Business Support Hub on LinkedIn.