Lansing Economic Area Partnership
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.” On October 8th, the 11th cohort of LEAP’s most successful entrepreneurial training program, One &...
From July 2024 to July 2025, the Lansing–East Lansing region added thousands of jobs, underscoring the area’s economic momentum. LANSING, Mich. (October 8, 2025) — As national economic numbers show mixed signs of growth and forecast challenges in the coming year, it is encouraging...
CreativeTech Cluster Showcases How the Lansing Region is Building Tomorrow’s Creative Economy Lansing, Mich. (Sept. 3, 2025) — Long hailed as an automotive powerhouse, Lansing is expanding its innovation leadership, this time at the convergence of technology and the creative industries. On September 9,...
IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the profession August 21, 2025 – Lansing, Mich. – We are pleased to announce that Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) received two 2025 Excellence...
Lansing, Mich. (Aug. 18, 2025) — Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, today announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise...
National Recognition Highlights Lansing Region’s Economic Development Talent Lansing, Mich. (July 23, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is proud to announce that Emma Bostwick, LEAP’s Vice President of Business Attraction, has been named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers...
Support from LEAP and MSU Research Foundation Critical to Attracting Venture LANSING, Mich. (July 21, 2025) — The Lansing region continues to cement its reputation as a hub for innovation and technology-driven growth with the arrival of Sawport, a dynamic fintech startup that has...
Program created lasting impact for small towns and communities across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), proudly announces the successful completion of its first ever...
Expansion includes new cyclotron, advanced isotope lab, and strengthens Lansing’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub IONETIX, a leader in advanced radiopharmaceutical technologies, is investing $25.75 million to expand its Delta Township facility. The project will add a second cyclotron, and an advanced isotope...
Updated State of the Region Benchmarking Report offers key insights on economic vitality of Lansing The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are pleased to introduce the 2025 State of the Region Benchmarking Report, offering a refreshed and...
