Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Basketball-Focused Startup Takes Home Top Prize at LEAP’s June 11 Hatching LANSING, Mich. (June 23, 2020) – At the June 11 Hatching, the theme of resilience was found not just in each entrepreneur’s presentation, but also within the event itself. In response to the coronavirus...
LEAP’s One&All Program to Impact Success Rate of Underrepresented, Underserved Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties LANSING, Mich. – The beginning of the business lifecycle is known to be the riskiest time for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, and a time when funds, knowledge and...
Peptinovo Biopharma, LLC receives Business Accelerator Fund Award to Advance New Cancer Treatment Method LANSING, Mich. – Peptinovo Biopharma, LLC, a Michigan-based medical technology startup looking to revolutionize cancer treatment efficacy, will continue to advance its mission and work to improve chemotherapy outcomes for patients...
Statewide BAF Program Expands Eligibility to Include Companies Proactively Working to Address Coronavirus Concerns LANSING, Mich. – As part of a continued effort to find ways to fund our region’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to...
High-Tech Manufacturing Startup Launched in Lansing Places at Statewide Pitch Competition LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing region and Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem was well represented at the Aug. 13 Manu-Tech Night pitch competition hosted by Lean Rocket Labs in Jackson, Michigan. Top players in the Michigan...
PROTO Accelerator is proud to reflect on the first month of its inaugural insurtech cohort. The accelerator program, which welcomed companies from Ireland, Israel and the UK at a kickoff event on April 8, was made possible thanks to support from the Michigan Economic Development...
GlowShop the Latest Business to be Hatched Through LEAP’s Business Pitch Competitions LANSING, MI – Among tough competition from seven strong competitors, GlowShop and owner Alex Reny became the latest winner of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) annual Hatched event, held at the MSU University Club Wednesday...
From Virtual Reality Career Exploration to Skin Care Products and Popup Dining, LEAP’s Hatching Gives Local Entrepreneurs a Leg Up In Entering the Market LANSING, Mich. Event: The Hatched When: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: University Club | 3435 Forest Road...
Impeccables Joins Ranks As Hatching Winner LANSING, Mich. – The latest winner of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) business pitch competition, The Hatching, offers a new twist on an old favorite. Impeccables, a concept pitched by local entrepreneur Naomi Gauldin, proposes a restaurant and bar model similar to...
Runway Alumnus Gains National Recognition While New Tenants Increase Opportunities for Regional Fashion Industry LANSING, Mich. – The Runway is pleased to announce the addition of five new fashion designers to the incubator, and some major accomplishments of a Runway alumnus. The Runway Lansing, funded by...
