Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Gateway to Inclusion Sculpture Transforms First Impression of Lansing Region for Global Audience LANSING, Mich. – Home to an international airport hub, the Lansing region is a portal to the state of Michigan for people and businesses from across the world. Tuesday, a new impressive public...
Interactive Musical Instruments Unveiled in Jaycee Park LANSING, Mich. – Spun from the community’s love of nature and music, a sound garden comprised of two permanent outdoor instruments, was unveiled along the Riverwalk Trail in Grand Ledges’ Jaycee Park Tuesday, connecting downtown Grand Ledge and the...
MSU in the Region: Employees, Students and Alumni On September 17, LEAP’s board of directors heard from Dr. Janet Lillie, assistant vice president for community relations at Michigan State University (MSU), about the economic impact of MSU’s students, employees and alumni throughout the greater Lansing region. Lillie...
Excellence in Project Work and Publication Design Garner Awards from Economic Development Industry’s Most Respected Governing Body LANSING, Mich. – Building off a respected history of excellence in economic development practice, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has received two top international Excellence in Economic Development...
Regional Communities Invited to Apply for Funding to Enhance Sense of Place LANSING, Mich. – On the heels of seven successful years of growing a regional collection of permanent art pieces, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to announce the Request for Proposals for...
Meridian Township welcomes new entertainment hot spot to former Younkers location LANSING, Mich. – Residents of the greater Lansing area looking to take a walk on the wild side can now experience go-karting, ax throwing, pocket soccer and more in Meridian Township. High Caliber Karting, which also...
2020 Program Application Open for Startups Seeking Investment, Mentorship and Insurance Industry Connections LANSING, Mich. – On the heels of highly successful first year, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) PROTO Accelerator InsurTech program has opened its 2020 application process. Earlier this year, LEAP’s PROTO Accelerator InsurTech...
Three New Lansing Startups “Hatched” Through LEAP LANSING, Mich. – Empowerment, community and sustainability are embedded within the Lansing region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—values which were clearly visible during the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Sept. 26 Hatching business pitch competition, where three entrepreneurs emerged victorious. Coming out on...
Capitol Avenue Project Could Take Major Step Forward LANSING, Mich. – A key redevelopment project situated in the heart of downtown Lansing could be taking a major step forward next week. The brownfield plan for the 500 Block Project, a two-parcel project comprised of properties at...
$10,000 LEAP Public Art for Communities Grant Draws Community Together in Downtown St Johns LANSING, Mich. – All eyes were on downtown St Johns this morning as a new permanent public art piece funded by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Public Art for Communities (PAFC)...
