Richard’s Top Four Must-Sees for New Lansing Residents
#LEAPActivator Juliette Givhan spills the beans on her favorite coffee shops in the Lansing Region.
Global Auto Supplier Gestamp Expands in Mason, Michigan
Announcement with Michigan Governor Whitmer at a National Investment Summit Raises Lansing Region’s Profile in Automotive Innovation, Reinforcing Its Status as a Premier Mobility Hub Lansing, Mich. (July 9, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), announced today that the international auto supplier, Gestamp...
LEAP Awards $100,000 in Grants to Revitalize Six Rural Communities
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 Grant, a new initiative that fosters smart requested growth in rural communities through smart projects...
Meghan’s Wine Nine of the Lansing Region
#LEAPActivator Juliette Givhan spills the beans on her favorite coffee shops in the Lansing Region.
Grand Opening of ATESTEO’s North American Drivetrain Testing Facility in East Lansing
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins ATESTEO in their ribbon cutting ceremony. The Lansing Region now boasts a 35,000-sq. ft. automobile drivetrain testing facility with a focus on electric and hybrid drives—a key piece in propelling the next generation of automative innovation regionally, nationally, and globally. On...
The TREK Small Business Support Hub, A First-of-its-Kind Initiative in the Lansing Region Powered by LEAP, Launches One-Stop-Shop for Entrepreneurs
Hub provides access to vital programs, grants, and coordinated business growth resources; as part of the commitment to growth, LEAP also expanded its Small Business & Innovation Startups Department The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is thrilled to announce the launch of its TREK Small…
LEAP’s Elevate Program, An All-Black Business Accelerator Designed to Scale Small Businesses, Welcomes Third Cohort
Elevate gives entrepreneurs the chance to accelerate the revenue, profitability and prominence of their businesses The Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) has selected eight entrepreneurs to participate in the third cohort of its Elevate program—the Lansing Region’s first all-Black business accelerator designed to empower,...
LEAP’s Groundbreaking Ascend Program Welcomes First Cohort of Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs
Ascend strives to grow the Greater Lansing region’s economy while addressing systemic issues that prevent Latino and Hispanic community members from launching businesses The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has selected six entrepreneurs to participate in the inaugural cohort of its Ascend program—the Lansing Region’s...
Certus Medical Grows the MedTech Industry in East Lansing
Certus Medical Chooses East Lansing, Michigan to Expand Medical Device Distribution East Lansing, Mich. — (April 11, 2024) — Certus Medical LLC has announced its strategic expansion into the Michigan market. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the company recently solidified its presence by acquiring a European competitor,…
LEAP Unveils Brand Identity for Life Sciences Industries of the Lansing Region — Michigan’s Health Core
Visual Identity Showcases Thriving Life Sciences and Medical Technologies Industry Cluster & Growth Opportunities in Lansing Region LANSING, Mich. (April 3, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in collaboration with key Lansing Region stakeholders — Michigan State University, Michigan State University Research Foundation,…