Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Program Targets Enhanced Industrial Development Opportunities in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce the Lansing Regional Site Readiness (LRSR) grant program. This opportunity is made possible thanks to funding from the statewide Strategic Site Readiness Program...
LANSING, Mich. (July 5, 2022) – Continuing its investment in public art and artistentrepreneurs, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) awarded $20,000 for new permanent public art installations through its Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program. LEAP’s PAFC program, with support from the PNC...
Excellence in Project Work and Economic Equity Programming Awards from Economic Development Industry’s Most Respected Governing Body Gillespie Group President Pat Gillespie and MEDC Managing Director of Community Assistance Programs Sarah Rainero accept the gold award for Block600 in the Public-Private Partnerships at the 2021...
Brownfield Plan Sent to City Council for Consideration LANSING, Mich. – A highly visible gateway property located on the newly established Saginaw Street corridor improvement authority (CIA), is moving closer toward redevelopment. The proposed Michigan Realtors® Headquarters redevelopment includes demolition of the existing functionally obsolete...
LANSING, Mich. – Following months of conversation and research, the Ingham County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (ICBRA) voted today to approve a resolution encouraging ICBRA brownfield projects to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into brownfield projects. With an eye to the future, ICBRA looks forward...
LEAP Leads Regional Coalition in Jump-starting Site Development Opportunities LANSING, Mich. – Following months of preparation, the Lansing Regional Brownfields Coalition (LRBC) is ready to activate federal environmental assessment dollars throughout the Lansing region. Led by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and City of...
Regional Partnerships Support Company’s Current and Future Talent Needs LANSING, Mich. – Innovation continues to be the theme for a Michigan insurance leader, the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies. Tuesday brought the official announcement and celebration of substantial hiring and renovation plans the company...
Meridian Township welcomes new entertainment hot spot to former Younkers location LANSING, Mich. – Residents of the greater Lansing area looking to take a walk on the wild side can now experience go-karting, ax throwing, pocket soccer and more in Meridian Township. High Caliber Karting,...
Capitol Avenue Project Could Take Major Step Forward LANSING, Mich. – A key redevelopment project situated in the heart of downtown Lansing could be taking a major step forward next week. The brownfield plan for the 500 Block Project, a two-parcel project comprised of properties...
MEDC Site Readiness Improvement Funds to Prepare Key Sites for Shovel-Ready Development LANSING, Mich. – Shovel-ready sites eliminate the guess work for companies who are in decision making mode for new locations, which gives communities with shovel-ready sites a strategic advantage as they work to...
