Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Project Reinforces Flagship Production Campus. Lansing, Mich. (Jan. 22, 2026) — Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) celebrated a ribbon cutting for a major expansion at its Ovid campus, marking a significant investment in the City of Ovid and reaffirming the site as MMPA’s flagship production location. MMPA is investing a total...
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 internationally recognized Queen’s Entrepreneurs’ Competition in Toronto, reinforcing strength of the Lansing region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and the growing...
The funding continues support for talent development, public awareness, and initiative advocacy. Lansing, Mich. (Feb. 21, 2026) — The Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC), co-led by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCM) and Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!), and 70+ coalition members has received renewed funding to continue strengthening the regional child...
LEAP and Local Business Leaders Partner to Increase Economic Prosperity in Lansing Region Lansing, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2026) —The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is proud to announce the 2026 Executive Committee, led by newly appointed Board Chair Mark McDaniel, president and CEO at Cinnaire. The announcement was made during LEAP’s...
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 unique partnership to extend water infrastructure, unlocking new economic development potential along the M-21 corridor....
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), the region’s flagship celebration of entrepreneurial energy and creative technology, will return April 6–10, 2026...
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 Lounge. Through the support of the Tri-County Resource for Entrepreneurs and Knowledge (TREK) Small Business Support Hub (SBSH), Homebrew has...
Seven local creators complete LEAP’s accelerator turning influence into business growth and community investment LANSING, Mich. (November 17, 2025) – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced the successful completion of the second cohort of its InfluenceLansing program, a 16-week program equipping local creators...
$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 Report, revealing record growth in mid-Michigan’s high-tech sector. Over the past year, SmartZone-supported ventures raised...
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 graduation of nine local entrepreneurs from its Elevate and Ascend business accelerator programs. These six-month long programs equip...
