Press Releases

Press Releases

Lansing-East Lansing MSA Ranked Top 25 Midwest Startup City, Highlights Strength of Regional Tech Ecosystem, Talent Pipeline, Connectivity and Support for Diverse Entrepreneurs

Lansing Region Contributes to Powerful Statewide Entrepreneurial Landscape Among Midwest Competitors After 12 years of regional coordination and partnerships focused on building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in our region, the Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is glimmering with opportunity for startup growth, especially for...

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Press Releases

Koala’s Pantry Has the Recipe for Success at August Virtual Hatching Event

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...

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Press Releases

LEAP to Receive $5.5 Million in Federal Funds from State for Small-Business Restart Grants to Lansing Region

LEAP Partnering with Local Organizations to Equitably Distribute Grants Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties LANSING, Mich. (July 7, 2020) – Following months of economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis, more small-business support funds are once again on the way to the Lansing region...

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Business Attraction

Chinese Tech Company Launches US Operations in Meridian Township

LEAP’s Regional Business Attraction Unit Finds Chinese Tech Company US Homebase LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2020) – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has announced the new US operations of Continental Oceans Technology Corporation (COTC) will be spearheaded out of an office in Meridian Township....

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LEAP Announcements

LEAP Launches Half-Million Dollar Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program for Lansing Region with Support from MEDC and Consumers Energy Foundation

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...

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Business Accelerator Fund

LEAP Helps Innovative Cancer Treatment Company Leap Forward with Business Accelerator Funds

Peptinovo Biopharma, LLC receives Business Accelerator Fund Award to Advance New Cancer Treatment Method LANSING, Mich. – Peptinovo Biopharma, LLC, a Michigan-based medical technology startup looking to revolutionize cancer treatment efficacy, will continue to advance its mission and work to improve chemotherapy outcomes for patients...

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Placemaking

LEAP Awards $30,000 for Public Art, Artist-Entrepreneurs with Support from the PNC Foundation

Williamston, Lansing and Delhi Township Receive Grants to Enhance Business and Talent Attraction LANSING, Mich. – Amid the evolving economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) remains steadfast in supporting communities across the region by accessing and distributing...

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Placemaking

LEAP Awards $30,000 for Public Art, Artist-Entrepreneurs with Support from the PNC Foundation

Williamston, Lansing and Delhi Township Receive Grants to Enhance Business and Talent Attraction LANSING, Mich. – Amid the evolving economic impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) remains steadfast in supporting communities across the region by accessing and distributing...

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Entrepreneurship

LEAP Business Accelerator Fund (BAF) Program for Lansing Region Pivots to Combat Long-Term COVID-19 Effects

Statewide BAF Program Expands Eligibility to Include Companies Proactively Working to Address Coronavirus Concerns LANSING, Mich. – As part of a continued effort to find ways to fund our region’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to...

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Press Releases

LEAP Advances Small Business Loan Applications to State for Consideration

Loan Approvals Could Mean Additional $600,000 to Help Lansing Region Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic LANSING, Mich. – With a focus on obtaining fast and critical relief for small businesses suffering economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, the Lansing Economic Area...

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