Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Support from LEAP and MSU Research Foundation Critical to Attracting Venture LANSING, Mich. (July 21, 2025) — The Lansing region continues to cement its reputation as a hub for innovation and technology-driven growth with the arrival of Sawport, a dynamic fintech startup that has...
Program created lasting impact for small towns and communities across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties LANSING, Mich. (June 18, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), proudly announces the successful completion of its first ever...
Expansion includes new cyclotron, advanced isotope lab, and strengthens Lansing’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub IONETIX, a leader in advanced radiopharmaceutical technologies, is investing $25.75 million to expand its Delta Township facility. The project will add a second cyclotron, and an advanced isotope...
Written by Katie Goble, Digital Marketing Intern High-quality care and education—two things every child deserves access to. Yet in the Lansing region, many families face barriers to securing reliable child care. As a recognized “child care desert,” our community struggles with a shortage of...
Updated State of the Region Benchmarking Report offers key insights on economic vitality of Lansing The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are pleased to introduce the 2025 State of the Region Benchmarking Report, offering a refreshed and...
Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC) receives funding to help close opportunity gap for children through public education and by creating child care jobs and investments LANSING, Mich. — (May 14, 2025) — The Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC) — a group of community...
Written by Katie Goble, Digital Marketing Intern When a family business has roots as deep as the Phillips family’s, stretching all the way back to 1852, it carries not only the legacy of a community but also the hopes its future. Phillips Orchards and Cider...
Program is driving economic mobility and strengthening the Lansing region’s small business ecosystem LANSING, Mich. — (May 9, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) proudly celebrates the graduation of the tenth cohort of entrepreneurs from its One and All entrepreneurship program. This program...
Local tech companies poised to accelerate investment and job creation in Lansing region. LANSING, Mich. — (May 1, 2025) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone, in collaboration with the Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Michigan Economic Development...
Strategic investment in community gathering places and infrastructure will fuel small-town pride, attract talent, and create stronger foundations for business success Lansing, Mich. (May 7, 2025) —The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is proud to announce that it has been awarded more than $2.27 million...
