Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Employee Directory
Government AdministrationMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
WUPPDR is a regional government planning organization based in Hancock, Michigan, serving the western six counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula since 1968. It delivers planning support through a spectrum of programs, projects, and services intended to foster a stable and diversified regional economy. The organization emphasizes coordinating among governments and encouraging public input on projects that affect the region. Its primary audience includes local government partners and regional stakeholders seeking guidance on development and planning initiatives. The organization operates within government administration and seeks to enhance intergovernmental coordination and public involvement in regional projects. In March 2026, WUPPDR completed a draft of the updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, and Iron counties.