Lansing Economic Area Partnership
You have completed the basics and fleshed out your idea. You have a solid concept and business plan/canvas. Now, you need to build a team, develop your product/service, craft your marketing and financial strategies, and research distribution channels. It’s time to really get started.
The Allen Marketplace (AMP), a facility operated by the Allen Neighborhood Center, offers entry level food entrepreneurs access to affordable rental of fully-equipped, licensed kitchens and storage options. AMP incubators also have access to business development workshops, marketing assistance and a community of practitioners.
1611 E Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48912†
http://allenneighborhoodcenter.org/
517.367.2468
Capital Community Angel Investors is a small group of Greater Lansing angel investors who help entrepreneurs succeed by providing them with early-stage capital. Our members invest their dollars and experiences into Michigan-based startup and early-stage companies.
1181 Ridgewood Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823
http://ccangels.org/
lcouraud@secglobal.net
517.242.0972
7710 West Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917
https://www.deltami.gov/
manager@deltami.gov
517.323.8500
401 S. Washington Sq., Ste. 101, Lansing, MI 48933
http://www.downtownlansing.org/
info@downtownlansing.org
517.487.3322
The Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan provides entrepreneurs with services and resources in the startup or growth stages.
105 W. Allegan Suite 10, Lansing, MI 48933
http://www.yourfoundationforbusiness.com/
info@yourfoundationforbusiness.com
517.853.5890
The Fledge is a private and for-profit ideation space, maker space, incubator and accelerator. there are no restrictions on business type and no restrictions on any demographic of the team.
1300 Eureka St, Lansing, MI 48912
thefledge.com
517.230.7679
325 E. Grand River, Suite 345, East Lansing, MI 48823
http://msuhatch.com/
lfischer@spartaninnovations.org
517.884.4548
121 E. Maple Mason, MI 48854
dv.ingham.org
517.676.7285
Invest Detroit Ventures is committed to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem with capital, on-going mentorship, and community engagement. We implement targeted venture development programs to help build and promote scalable businesses in the region.
600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1710, Detroit, Michigan 48243-1802
http://www.investdetroit.com/
info@investdetroit.com
313.259.6368
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders committed to building a prosperous and vibrant region where businesses can thrive. To do this, we help entrepreneurs start new businesses, help existing businesses grow, and attract new businesses to the region.
1000 S. Washington Ave Lansing MI 48910
info@purelansing.com
517.702.3387
2400 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI, 48917
https://www.lansingmakersnetwork.org/
info@lansingmakersnetworking.org
Lansing Mosaic is an online publication of video series and article content that showcase Lansing’s diverse perspective on business and entrepreneurship.
325 S Clinton St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
http://www.lansingmosaic.com/
500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200 Lansing, MI 48912
http://www.lansingchamber.org/
517.487.6340
The MSU Foundation serves as a flexible and ongoing resource, responsive to the University’s strategic needs. At its core is an extensive program supporting research, teaching, and commercialization of technologies.
446 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48823
http://www.canr.msu.edu/productcenter/
product@msu.edu
517.432.8750
The Michigan Women’s Foundation (MWF) works to eliminate barriers to economic and social equality by developing a scalable model across Michigan, which provides access to capital and a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem for women starting and growing businesses.
615 Griswold St. Suite 1020, Detroit, MI 48226
https://www.miwf.org/
support@miwf.org
Detroit Contact: 313.962.1920
535 Cascade West Parkway, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Grand Rapids Contact: 616.765.4230
120 N. Washington Sq. Suite 1000 Lansing, MI 48933
https://www.sbam.org/
websupport@sbam.org
800.362.5461
The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost, confidential business consulting services for existing businesses and to startups. We assist in areas such as business planning, financial projections, legal, tax and regulatory issues, marketing and bank financing. Over 50 seminars and workshops offered on many business topics.
309 N Washington Sq., Suite 115 Lansing, MI 48933
http://sbdcmichigan.org
http://www.facebook.com/LansingSBDC/
517.483.1921
Spartan Innovations provides the educational and financial support necessary to turn MSU research technologies into successful Michigan businesses – and spur entrepreneurship in the Michigan economy.
325 E. Grand River Ave., Suite 355, East Lansing, MI 48823
http://www.spartaninnovations.org/
517.884.4547
325 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
http://www.eastlansingtic.org/
517.355.9307
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), hosted at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, teaches middle and high school go-getters how to start and run their own, REAL businesses with a hands-on approach.
600 S Walnut St, Lansing, MI 48933
http://www.michamber.com/
http://www.michamber.com/contact-us
517.371.2100
5×5 Night is a monthly pitch competition for West Michigan entrepreneurs. Each month one winner takes home $5,000 to help make their startup idea a reality. No strings attached.
4219 Woodward Ave, Suite 300, Detroit, Michigan, MI 48201
http://acceleratemichigan.org/
info@acceleratemichigan.org
The GreenLight Michigan Business Model Competition is an early-stage pitch competition that brings together entrepreneurs and small business supporters from all over Michigan. Competition finalists will pitch ideas to a panel of seasoned judges, while also networking with angel and venture capital investors from across the state.
http://greenlightmichigan.com/
lfischer@spartaninnovations.org
Our concept is simple: Fund micro-grants (SoupGrants) in our city and gather members of the community for a delicious, homemade, and healthy soup and bread meal.
https://soupgrantlansing.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LansingSoup/about/?ref=page_internal
Startup Grind Lansing
