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Co-founder of National Fitness Franchise The Barre Code Set to Keynote 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week

Jessica Vilca, CDMP February 20, 2025 No Comments

More events added to region’s premier innovation celebration, held March 31-April 4 EAST LANSING, Mich.—(Feb. 20, 2025)—More must-see sessions have been added to this year’s 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week…

517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week to Be Held March 31-April 4 at Michigan State University and Surrounding Areas

Jessica Vilca, CDMP January 21, 2025 No Comments

Attendees will have access to programs, service providers, networking, and workshops LANSING, Mich. — (Jan. 21, 2025)— The 2025 edition of 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week), East…

LEAP’s One and All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative Celebrates 15 Graduates from Ninth Cohort

Jessica Vilca, CDMP October 16, 2024 No Comments

Business development program accelerates economic mobility across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties Tonight, 15 entrepreneurs from across the Lansing Region will celebrate the end of an eight-week journey of business…

The TREK Small Business Support Hub, A First-of-its-Kind Initiative in the Lansing Region Powered by LEAP, Launches One-Stop-Shop for Entrepreneurs

Jessica Vilca, CDMP May 9, 2024 No Comments

Hub provides access to vital programs, grants, and coordinated business growth resources; as part of the commitment to growth, LEAP also expanded its Small Business & Innovation Startups Department The…

LEAP’s Elevate Program, An All-Black Business Accelerator Designed to Scale Small Businesses, Welcomes Third Cohort

Jessica Vilca, CDMP April 17, 2024 No Comments

Elevate gives entrepreneurs the chance to accelerate the revenue, profitability and prominence of their businesses The Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) has selected eight entrepreneurs to participate in the…

LEAP’s Groundbreaking Ascend Program Welcomes First Cohort of Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs

Jessica Vilca, CDMP April 17, 2024 No Comments

Ascend strives to grow the Greater Lansing region’s economy while addressing systemic issues that prevent Latino and Hispanic community members from launching businesses The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has…

LEAP’s Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program, One and All, Welcomes its Eighth Cohort

Jessica Vilca, CDMP March 6, 2024 No Comments

Empowering Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties to Innovate, Create Jobs and Foster Investment LANSING, Mich. (Mar. 7, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) proudly announces the…

LEAP and Lansing Regional SmartZone Announce Results of “Fund Your Acceleration” Program

Jessica Vilca, CDMP January 19, 2024 No Comments

Program Designed to Propel High-Tech Companies in Greater Lansing Region The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC),…

LEAP Launches Ascend, A New Hispanic and Latino Business Accelerator Program for Lansing Region

Jessica Vilca, CDMP January 18, 2024 No Comments

Program Seeks to Increase and Strengthen Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties Recognizing the challenges faced by Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs—including discrimination, language barriers, and limited…

Questions Related to $300,000 RFP to Boost Tech Economy and Expand Lansing Regional SmartZone Programming Due Jan. 17

Jessica Vilca, CDMP January 9, 2024 No Comments

Initiative aims to propel technological innovation by reducing the barriers to entry for entrepreneurs to use tech tools and create their own new products EAST LANSING, Mich.—(Jan. 4, 2024)—…

Category: Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Co-founder of National Fitness Franchise The Barre Code Set to Keynote 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week

517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week to Be Held March 31-April 4 at Michigan State University and Surrounding Areas

LEAP’s One and All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative Celebrates 15 Graduates from Ninth Cohort

The TREK Small Business Support Hub, A First-of-its-Kind Initiative in the Lansing Region Powered by LEAP, Launches One-Stop-Shop for Entrepreneurs

LEAP’s Elevate Program, An All-Black Business Accelerator Designed to Scale Small Businesses, Welcomes Third Cohort

LEAP’s Groundbreaking Ascend Program Welcomes First Cohort of Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs

LEAP’s Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program, One and All, Welcomes its Eighth Cohort

LEAP and Lansing Regional SmartZone Announce Results of “Fund Your Acceleration” Program

LEAP Launches Ascend, A New Hispanic and Latino Business Accelerator Program for Lansing Region

Questions Related to $300,000 RFP to Boost Tech Economy and Expand Lansing Regional SmartZone Programming Due Jan. 17

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