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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…

Early Education and Child Care Providers to Benefit from Initiative Studying Effects of Wage Increases

Genesis Lodise February 23, 2026 No Comments

Initiative seeks to address wage gap found in early child care and education workers. Lansing, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2026) — Early education and childhood providers in licensed child care centers,…

MI Tri-Share Expands Across Region 7, Bringing Child Care Cost-Sharing to More Employers and Families

Genesis Lodise January 26, 2026 No Comments

The expansion strengthens child care access, affordability, and workforce solutions. Lansing, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Employers across Region 7, including Eaton, Clinton, Ingham, and Shiawassee counties, can now participate…

Michigan Milk Producers Association Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Major Ovid Expansion

Genesis Lodise January 22, 2026 No Comments

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…

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…

Capital Area Child Care Coalition Receives Renewed Funding to Strengthen Regional Child Care System

Genesis Lodise January 21, 2026 No Comments

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…

LEAP Announces 2026 Executive Committee Leadership

Genesis Lodise January 12, 2026 No Comments

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,…

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…

Category: News & Announcements

MSU Student-Led Venture BRCĒ Wins Big on Shark Tank

Early Education and Child Care Providers to Benefit from Initiative Studying Effects of Wage Increases

MI Tri-Share Expands Across Region 7, Bringing Child Care Cost-Sharing to More Employers and Families

Michigan Milk Producers Association Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Major Ovid Expansion

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

Capital Area Child Care Coalition Receives Renewed Funding to Strengthen Regional Child Care System

LEAP Announces 2026 Executive Committee Leadership

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

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