Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Application for LEAP One&All Inclusive Entrepreneurship Program Open LEAP Accepting Applications for New Program to Impact Success Rate of Underrepresented, Underserved Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee Counties Applications are now open for One&All, a new, inclusive entrepreneurship program approved last December for 2020...
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...
Meridian Township welcomes new entertainment hot spot to former Younkers location LANSING, Mich. – Residents of the greater Lansing area looking to take a walk on the wild side can now experience go-karting, ax throwing, pocket soccer and more in Meridian Township. High Caliber Karting,...
Three New Lansing Startups “Hatched” Through LEAP LANSING, Mich. – Empowerment, community and sustainability are embedded within the Lansing region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem—values which were clearly visible during the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Sept. 26 Hatching business pitch competition, where three entrepreneurs emerged victorious. Coming...
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...
LANSING, Mich. – Black Pine Engineering, a manufacturer of cutting-edge compressor engines, has been accepted into the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) PROTO Accelerator physical product program. Poised to continue the innovation of technology developed at one of the country’s top research institutions, Michigan State...
Students from Across the Region Share Business Ideas with Local Leaders and Community LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) welcomed close to 150 youth entrepreneurs and innovators from across the region to the Lansing Center on March 27th, to compete at the...
Regional Fund Lansing Program Draws on Established Kiva Platform to Increase Private Investment Within The Tri-County Area LANSING, Mich. – The Lansing Economic Area Partnership is taking further action toward increasing funding opportunities for regional entrepreneurs. On the heels of awarding $15,000 in entrepreneurial support grants last...
Seven Regional Entrepreneurial Support Organizations Receive $15,000 to Enhance Entrepreneurialism LANSING, Mich. – The three county Lansing area is a great place for entrepreneurs to grow their ideas, due to strong ecosystem support. As one of many efforts to build, grow, and sustain a culture...
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...
