Lansing Economic Area Partnership
Over 200 entrepreneurs supported in launching and growing small businesses Lansing, Mich. (May. 4, 2026) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) celebrates the 12th cohort of its One & All entrepreneurship program, equipping aspiring business owners with practical skills in planning, marketing, and financial management while...
Receives $808,500 Grant to Advance Site Readiness for Industrial Investment Lansing, Mich. (Apr. 28, 2026) — Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in collaboration with Bingham Township, announced today that the Bingham Township Interchange Site has been awarded a Bronze certification through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) MI...
Report Reveals Region Growing Older, Creating Red Flag for Economic Prosperity Lansing, Mich. (Apr. 13, 2026) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) today released findings from a new Tri-County Population Study conducted by Public Sector Consultants, offering a long-term look at forecasted demographic trends across...
Dozens of events to be held across Michigan State University and surrounding areas Lansing, Mich. (April 1, 2026) — 517 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Week (517 E&I Week) will take place April 6–10, 2026, bringing together founders, students, investors, creatives, community members for a five-day, multi-venue celebration of innovation...
LG Energy Solution’s new Lansing/Delta plant has landed a $4.3B contact with Tesla to build more product in the existing new plant Lansing, Mich. (Mar. 18, 2026) — Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to announce that LG Energy Solution (LGES) has officially welcomed,...
The innovative material-tech startup sealed a deal with judges and viewers alike. LANSING, Mich. (March. 5, 2026) — Michigan State University (MSU) student-led venture BRCĒ took to the stage for Season 17 of Shark Tank to pitch their startup’s unique technology. Not only did they...
Initiative seeks to address wage gap found in early child care and education workers. Lansing, Mich. (Feb. 23, 2026) — Early education and childhood providers in licensed child care centers, Head Start programs and Great Start Readiness Programs located in Region 7, Clinton, Eaton and...
A small MedTech startup in East Lansing is quietly developing the next generation of vaccines. Iaso Therapeutics has developed a breakthrough synthetic vaccine platform that will improve health and treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and microbial infections. The company has developed a...
Neogen’s rapid diagnostics and environmental monitoring solutions save lives by helping food processors prevent contamination before it becomes a risk. The Lansing-based company designs and manufactures tools that detect pathogens and allergens in minutes, giving facilities real-time data to help identify and remove unsafe...
Collaborative cancer care. Innovative diagnostic medicine. Pioneering robotic surgery. McLaren Health Care demonstrates what’s possible when a major health system, a top-tier research university, and a supportive business environment converge in the Lansing region. McLaren is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery...
