Community & Placemaking - Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities

Jessica Vilca, CDMP June 18, 2025 No Comments

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 Power of Local Investment: The Story Behind Phillips Orchards New Expansion

Jessica Vilca, CDMP May 12, 2025 No Comments

Written by Katie Goble, Digital Marketing Intern When a family business has roots as deep as the Phillips family’s, stretching all the way back to 1852, it carries not only…

LEAP Secures $2.27M in State Funding to Revitalize Public Spaces Across the Lansing Region

Jessica Vilca, CDMP May 7, 2025 No Comments

Strategic investment in community gathering places and infrastructure will fuel small-town pride, attract talent, and create stronger foundations for business success Lansing, Mich. (May 7, 2025) —The Lansing Economic Area…

LEAP Awards $100,000 in Grants to Revitalize Six Rural Communities

Jessica Vilca, CDMP July 8, 2024 No Comments

Projects will grow economy in Tri-County Region LANSING, Mich., (July 8, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its Small Town Enhancement…

LEAP Launches Small Town Enhancement Grant Program

Jessica Vilca, CDMP February 22, 2024 No Comments

Program aims to strengthen small towns and communities across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce the Small Town Enhancement Grant Program,…

LEAP Transitions Public Art for Communities Grant Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing

Jessica Vilca, CDMP November 30, 2023 No Comments

Transition Paves the Way for Business Ecosystem Initiatives While Continuing its Legacy The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is transitioning the Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program to the…

Clinton County and LEAP Join Forces to Boost Local Businesses with Sales Training Opportunity

Jessica Vilca, CDMP November 1, 2023 No Comments

Registration Open for 30 Qualifying Clinton County Business Owners Located or Residing in Clinton County The Clinton County Board of Commissioners and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are…

LEAP Transitions Lansing Poet Laureate Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing

Jessica Vilca, CDMP October 24, 2023 No Comments

Transition Paves the Way for Business Ecosystem Initiatives While Continuing its Legacy The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is transitioning the Lansing Poet Laureate program to the Arts Council of…

LEAP Awards $10,000 for Public Art, Artist-Entrepreneurs with Support from the PNC Foundation

Jessica Vilca, CDMP July 18, 2023 No Comments

Eaton County to Enhance Crandell Park with New Public Art Continuing its investment in public art and artist-entrepreneurs, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) awarded $10,000 for a new permanent…

City of Lansing Adds New Public Art Pieces to Hunter’s Park and Allen Neighborhood Center

Jessica Vilca, CDMP June 29, 2023 No Comments

Bicycle Racks by Artist Ivan Iler funded by LEAP Public Art Grant with Support from PNC Foundation The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Allen Neighborhood Center, Prospect P.L.A.C.E. Neighborhood and…

Category: Community & Placemaking

Completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities

The Power of Local Investment: The Story Behind Phillips Orchards New Expansion

LEAP Secures $2.27M in State Funding to Revitalize Public Spaces Across the Lansing Region

LEAP Awards $100,000 in Grants to Revitalize Six Rural Communities

LEAP Launches Small Town Enhancement Grant Program

LEAP Transitions Public Art for Communities Grant Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing

Clinton County and LEAP Join Forces to Boost Local Businesses with Sales Training Opportunity

LEAP Transitions Lansing Poet Laureate Program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing

LEAP Awards $10,000 for Public Art, Artist-Entrepreneurs with Support from the PNC Foundation

City of Lansing Adds New Public Art Pieces to Hunter’s Park and Allen Neighborhood Center

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