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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…

LEAP’s Influencer Training Program Graduates Second Cohort, Strengthening the Region’s Creative Economy

Genesis Lodise November 17, 2025 No Comments

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…

East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone 2025 Impact Report Showcases Record Growth in High-Tech Innovation

Genesis Lodise October 23, 2025 No Comments

$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…

LEAP’s Business Accelerators Fuel Engaged and Accessible Economic Growth Across Lansing Region

Genesis Lodise October 20, 2025 No Comments

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…

One & All Program Celebrates 11th Cohort and 5 Years of Inclusive Economic Growth

Genesis Lodise October 9, 2025 No Comments

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.”…

LEAP Celebrates Lansing Region’s Strong Job Growth, Ranking Top Two in Michigan

Genesis Lodise October 8, 2025 No Comments

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…

Category: News & Announcements

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

LEAP’s Influencer Training Program Graduates Second Cohort, Strengthening the Region’s Creative Economy

East Lansing/Lansing Regional SmartZone 2025 Impact Report Showcases Record Growth in High-Tech Innovation

LEAP’s Business Accelerators Fuel Engaged and Accessible Economic Growth Across Lansing Region

One & All Program Celebrates 11th Cohort and 5 Years of Inclusive Economic Growth

LEAP Celebrates Lansing Region’s Strong Job Growth, Ranking Top Two in Michigan

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