Uncategorized 3 - Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Specialty Building Products Distributor Brings New Full-Time Jobs and Support for Thriving Local Construction to Region

Jessica Vilca, CDMP November 19, 2020 No Comments

LEAP Helps Land Leading Building Products Company in Delta Township Cameron Ashley Building Products, Inc. (Cameron Ashley), a leading distributor of specialty building products, will open its newest distribution center…

More than 400 Small Businesses and Nonprofits Receive $5.3 Million from LEAP to Aid in Restart and Recovery Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Jessica Vilca, CDMP September 29, 2020 No Comments

Regional Geographic Distribution, Economic Impact and Inclusion-Minded Process Drove Complex Grant Awards Following a statewide announcement from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is…

LEAP’s One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative Welcomes First Cohort of Entrepreneurs, Program Begins August 26

Jessica Vilca, CDMP August 13, 2020 No Comments

One&All Program Aims to Accelerate Economic Mobility Across Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee Counties Twenty entrepreneurs from across Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties are taking important next steps toward…

More than 1,600 Applications Received for $5.5 Million in Federally Funded Restart Grants from LEAP

Jessica Vilca, CDMP August 12, 2020 No Comments

Small Businesses and Nonprofits Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties Seek Help to Address COVID-19 Related Financial Hardship Following the Aug. 5, 2020, closing of the statewide Michigan Small Business…

Lansing, Michigan: America’s Best Big Small City

Jessica Vilca, CDMP July 30, 2020 No Comments

Lansing’s Resilient Economy and Midsize Market Status Combine to Make the Region A Top Location in the Post-COVID United States As economies slowly begin to restart and Americans adjust to…

LEAP Accepting Applications for $5.5 Million CARES Act Funded Small Business Restart Grants for Lansing Region Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Jessica Vilca, CDMP July 15, 2020 No Comments

More than 400 Grants Available for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties Following the creation of a small-business restart program by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF)…

Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes Brought the Ingredients for Victory to LEAP’s July 9 Hatching

Jessica Vilca, CDMP July 13, 2020 No Comments

Authentic Cheesecake Startup Takes Home Top Prize at Recent Business Pitch Competition Six Lansing-based entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas at LEAP’s July 9 virtual Hatching event, building on the theme…

$600,000 in Relief Loans for 12 Lansing Region Small Businesses Approved by State and LEAP

Jessica Vilca, CDMP June 11, 2020 No Comments

Relief Funds for Local Small Businesses Distributed by LEAP Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties Exceeds $1.2 Million During COVID-19 Crisis LANSING, Mich. (June 11, 2020) – Twelve Lansing area…

LEAP Committed to Inclusive Economic Development in Lansing Region

Jessica Vilca, CDMP June 2, 2020 No Comments

Statement from LEAP President and CEO Bob Trezise and Board Chair Edythe Copeland LANSING, Mich. (June 2, 2020) – The heart of LEAP’s mission is to create vibrant, inclusive and…

Statement on the Passing of Founding LEAP Member and Lansing Philanthropist Jack Davis

Jessica Vilca, CDMP May 28, 2020 No Comments

A Statement from LEAP President and CEO Bob Trezise LANSING, Mich. (May 28, 2020) – There are only a handful of true giants from Lansing who truly impacted the quality…

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Specialty Building Products Distributor Brings New Full-Time Jobs and Support for Thriving Local Construction to Region

More than 400 Small Businesses and Nonprofits Receive $5.3 Million from LEAP to Aid in Restart and Recovery Amid COVID-19 Crisis

LEAP’s One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Initiative Welcomes First Cohort of Entrepreneurs, Program Begins August 26

More than 1,600 Applications Received for $5.5 Million in Federally Funded Restart Grants from LEAP

Lansing, Michigan: America’s Best Big Small City

LEAP Accepting Applications for $5.5 Million CARES Act Funded Small Business Restart Grants for Lansing Region Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes Brought the Ingredients for Victory to LEAP’s July 9 Hatching

$600,000 in Relief Loans for 12 Lansing Region Small Businesses Approved by State and LEAP

LEAP Committed to Inclusive Economic Development in Lansing Region

Statement on the Passing of Founding LEAP Member and Lansing Philanthropist Jack Davis

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