Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Customer-Focused Personal Shopping Startup Fills Community Need LANSING, Mich. (Mar. 26, 2021) — Five budding female entrepreneurs pitched at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) March 11 virtual Hatching event, the quarterly pitch competition’s first event of 2021. March’s pitch lineup included an apparel and...
Statement from LEAP President and CEO Bob Trezise At LEAP, we recognize that the most prosperous communities are those that are most inclusive and most willing to provide pathways to fulfillment for all people. As the regional economic development organization for Clinton, Eaton and Ingham...
New Department Will Focus on Unlocking Full Potential of Local Economy Through Intentional Inclusion of Traditionally Underserved Populations LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has announced the creation of a new Department of Equitable Economic Planning (DEEP), which will aim to unlock...
Grants to Benefit Businesses Directly Impacted by December 2020 State Mask Mandate LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2021) — More state funded grants are on the way for small businesses that continue to be battered by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has...
The Shyft Group, Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, is ramping up hiring at its Charlotte campus with plans to add hundreds of new jobs to help the commercial fleet and specialty vehicle manufacturer meet fleet vehicle demand in 2021. Shyft’s expansion project will bring an influx...
Recreational Drone Startup Takes Top Prize at November 12 Hatching LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2020) — Five budding entrepreneurs pitched at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) November 12 virtual Hatching event, finishing out the 2020 series of business pitch events strong. November’s pitches included...
Mural by Artist Kelly Beacome funded by LEAP Public Art Grant with Support from PNC Foundation A warm welcome now greets all visitors as they enter the heart of downtown Williamston. The new building mural, titled Welcome, was funded by a $10,000 grant from the...
Proposed Move to Bring High-wage Jobs and Opportunities for Tech Industry Growth to be Considered by East Lansing City Council Premier software development company TechSmith Corporation will submit plans for a new international software development headquarters to the East Lansing City Council Nov. 17, 2020....
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...
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...
