Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Company relocates to downtown Lansing; Prepares for growth LANSING, Mich. – Everstream, a superregional fiber-based network service provider, is opening its Michigan regional office in downtown Lansing’s historic Knapp’s Centre, 300 S. Washington Sq.,—building upon the company’s commitment to growing jobs and investing in the region’s…
Week-long event celebrates Lansing’s manufacturing history while embracing future innovation LANSING, Mich. – Lansing Maker Week has become an annual tradition in the region. It’s more than an event, it has become a vital resource where local makers can showcase the latest technologies, products and artwork…
New plan to help improve business and boost the local economy in Southwest Lansing LANSING, Mich. – After six months of public participation and work by the diverse community of Southwest City of Lansing, a new economic development action plan will be unveiled in a…
LANSING, Mich. – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced the winners of the Excellence in Economic Development awards at the IEDC Annual International Conference in Cleveland, OH. The Outfield Redevelopment project received two prestigious awards this year. The Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) through…
LANSING, Mich. – Mayor Virg Bernero and LEAP announced today that two functionally obsolete buildings located on South Washington Avenue in REO Town are slated for redevelopment into mixed-use buildings featuring Blue Owl Coffee Co., Michigan Creative, as well as an additional restaurant concept. The…
LANSING, Mich. – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Lansing PROTO, a subsidiary of LEAP, is the only accelerator in Michigan to receive a $50,000 grant from the SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. Lansing PROTO is a business startup acceleration program put in place…
LANSING, Mich. – International luxury tea company, Newby Teas of London hosted an inaugural reception at the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum in East Lansing last night, welcoming over 100 regional leaders, industry professionals, and Michigan State University representatives. Raji Singh, Brand Ambassador, Newby Teas,…
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Spartan Innovations invites the community to the third anniversary edition of The Hatching on June 29, 2016 at its new location, Lansing Brewing Company in Lansing, Mich. The Hatching 3rd Anniversary Business Pitch Competition Wednesday, June 29, 2016…
LANSING, Mich. – It was announced today that the Michigan Garment Industry Council (MGIC), which operates out of The Runway fashion and design incubator in downtown Lansing launched the Road 2 Retail program on Friday, June 3, for Michigan-based designers. The Road 2 Retail program…
LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Carr as the region’s new Startup Innovation Manager. Joe will work in LEAP’s New Economy Division, working closely with its Director Tony Willis. Joe replaces the position recently vacated…
