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LEAP and Lansing Regional SmartZone Supports Medical Startup from formation to $1.55 Million SBIR Award

Genesis Lodise June 29, 2026 No Comments

Sit Sense receives funding to bring additional product and business to the East Lansing Regional market East Lansing, Mich. (June 29, 2026) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone are excited to announce that LEAP and…

Lansing Region’s Top Talent and Aspiring Ventures to Celebrate 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week April 6-10

Genesis Lodise April 1, 2026 No Comments

Dozens of events to be held across Michigan State University and surrounding areas Lansing, Mich. (April 1, 2026) — 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week) will take place April…

MSU Student-Led Venture BRCĒ Wins Big on Shark Tank

Genesis Lodise March 5, 2026 No Comments

The innovative material-tech startup sealed a deal with judges and viewers alike. LANSING, Mich. (March. 5, 2026) — Michigan State University (MSU) student-led venture BRCĒ took to the stage for…

Student-Led Ventures Put Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Global Stage

Genesis Lodise January 21, 2026 No Comments

The wins highlight the quality of local teams and the network behind them. LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 21, 2026) — Two Michigan State University student-led ventures, BRCĒ and CocoMar, earned top honors at the…

St. Johns and Bingham Township Water Sharing Partnership Builds Greater Economic Opportunity

Genesis Lodise December 18, 2025 No Comments

The Agreement Will Allow for Increased Development Opportunities in the M-21 Corridor LANSING, Mich. (December 18, 2025) – The City of St. Johns and Bingham Township have announced a…

517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week Returns to Michigan State University and the Lansing Region

Genesis Lodise December 17, 2025 No Comments

The five-day celebration featuring 20+ events, panels, workshops, and community activations is designed to strengthen mid-Michigan’s innovation ecosystem LANSING, Mich. (December 17, 2025) – 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week),…

LEAP’s TREK Small Business Support Hub is Strengthening Grand Ledge’s Business Corridor

Genesis Lodise December 8, 2025 No Comments

Support for creative business entrepreneurs contributes to local business vitality LANSING, Mich. (December 9, 2025) – Main Street advocates scored another win this past month with the facade improvements made by Grand Ledge’s Homebrew Tabletop Game…

East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone 2025 Impact Report Showcases Record Growth in High-Tech Innovation

Genesis Lodise October 23, 2025 No Comments

$18M raised and 16 new companies formed as region’s tech ecosystem expands LANSING, Mich. — (Oct. 22, 2025) — The East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone (SmartZone) has released its 2025 Impact…

LEAP’s Business Accelerators Fuel Engaged and Accessible Economic Growth Across Lansing Region

Genesis Lodise October 20, 2025 No Comments

Nine Lansing-area entrepreneurs graduate from Elevate and Ascend programs, building wealth and jobs in mid-Michigan LANSING, Mich. (October 20, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) celebrated the…

One & All Program Celebrates 11th Cohort and 5 Years of Inclusive Economic Growth

Genesis Lodise October 9, 2025 No Comments

190+ Lansing area entrepreneurs provided resources and training for business success LANSING, Mich. (October 9, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has officially “turned it up to 11.”…

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LEAP and Lansing Regional SmartZone Supports Medical Startup from formation to $1.55 Million SBIR Award

Lansing Region’s Top Talent and Aspiring Ventures to Celebrate 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week April 6-10

MSU Student-Led Venture BRCĒ Wins Big on Shark Tank

Student-Led Ventures Put Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on the Global Stage

St. Johns and Bingham Township Water Sharing Partnership Builds Greater Economic Opportunity

517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week Returns to Michigan State University and the Lansing Region

LEAP’s TREK Small Business Support Hub is Strengthening Grand Ledge’s Business Corridor

East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone 2025 Impact Report Showcases Record Growth in High-Tech Innovation

LEAP’s Business Accelerators Fuel Engaged and Accessible Economic Growth Across Lansing Region

One & All Program Celebrates 11th Cohort and 5 Years of Inclusive Economic Growth

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