Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Q&A with Margaret Trimer, vice president of strategic partnerships Q: How has PROTO Accelerator impacted the environment, structure and pursuit of innovation for Delta Dental? A: PROTO has been a strong complement to existing internal innovation efforts at Delta Dental. Working with three startups in...
Today, we celebrate PROTO Accelerator cohort members, mentors and partners as we recognize National Entrepreneurs’ Day. National Entrepreneurs’ Day was established in 2010 as “a way of showing gratitude and respect to the people who achieved success, sometimes against all odds, and were able to...
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Social Media and E-Commerce Hybrid for Car Owners Takes Top Prize at October 8 Hatching LANSING, Mich. (October 16, 2020) – Six budding entrepreneurs pitched at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) October 8 virtual Hatching event, showcasing a diverse range of business ideas. This...
Accelerators are a confusing topic for many people, including those in entrepreneurship, small business, corporate leadership and beyond. And yet, they’re a growing tool to help support and… accelerate… the process of getting products and services to market, and helping companies of all sizes grow...
Q&A with Cheri Barnhart, director of corporate innovation PROTO InsurTech is proud to team up with incredible partners across Michigan who align with our mission and vision to enhance Lansing’s status as the insurtech hub of the Midwest. As the first partnership of its kind...
Black-Owned Baby Food Startup Takes Top Prize at August 13 Hatching LANSING, Mich. – Five more aspiring entrepreneurs pitched at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) August 13 virtual Hatching event, bringing the series’ theme of resilience to life with their business ideas. This month’s...
Application for LEAP One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program Open LEAP Accepting Applications for New Program to Impact Success Rate of Underrepresented, Underserved Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee Counties Applications are now open for One&All, a new, inclusive entrepreneurship program approved last December for 2020...
Basketball-Focused Startup Takes Home Top Prize at LEAP’s June 11 Hatching LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2020) – At the June 11 Hatching, the theme of resilience was found not just in each entrepreneur’s presentation, but also within the event itself. In response to the coronavirus...
LEAP’s One&All Program to Impact Success Rate of Underrepresented, Underserved Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties LANSING, Mich. – The beginning of the business lifecycle is known to be the riskiest time for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, and a time when funds, knowledge and...
