Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Written by Katie Goble, Digital Marketing Intern It isn’t often that you get to witness innovation in action. By definition, innovation can feel invisible amongst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It isn’t until the product is already created, or the service has already...
Okemos, Mich. company is part of the 1 percent of applicants accepted into the global accelerator LANSING, Mich. — (March 10, 2025) — In a testament to the Lansing Region’s growing leadership role in entrepreneurship and innovation, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the...
More events added to region’s premier innovation celebration, held March 31-April 4 EAST LANSING, Mich.—(Feb. 20, 2025)—More must-see sessions have been added to this year’s 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week) lineup, including a keynote speech from the co-founder of national fitness franchise...
Attendees will have access to programs, service providers, networking, and workshops LANSING, Mich. — (Jan. 21, 2025)— The 2025 edition of 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week), East Lansing’s premier event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation, will be held March 31–April 4 at Michigan...
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...
Empowering Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties to Innovate, Create Jobs and Foster Investment LANSING, Mich. (Mar. 7, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) proudly announces the selection of fourteen entrepreneurs for Cohort 8 of its acclaimed One and All entrepreneurship program....
5 Notable Hatching Alumni who Turned Dreams into Reality As the Hatching business competition bids farewell after a decade of innovation and entrepreneurial empowerment, it’s time to celebrate the incredible success stories that have emerged from this platform. Over the years, Hatching winners have not...
Protein Pints by Michigan State University student grabs second place In a night of fierce competition, eight local entrepreneurs pitched at the final Hatching, Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) business pitch competition. Entrepreneurs in Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, and Shiawassee counties were encouraged to apply for...
Start a Conversation With The Lansing Regional SmartZone (LRSZ), managed by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), has proudly announced its sponsorship of the East Lansing cohort of the Conquer Accelerator Program, administered by the Michigan State University Research Foundation. The Conquer Accelerator Program offers...
Nekeyta, previous alumna of LEAP’s One and All program and Owner of Uncovered Beauty Studio, and Leslie, Owner of Wellness Reinvented, stand as shining examples of the remarkable power of business collaboration. Together, they have created a unique and holistic experience for their customers, demonstrating...
