Grant will historically ‘supercharge’ the Lansing three-county region’s business startup efforts
Lansing, Mich. (Nov. 9, 2023) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), in collaboration with the Lansing Regional SmartZone LDFA Board, has achieved a significant milestone by progressing to the next phase of a $3.5 million grant, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship across the rural and urban Lansing three-county region.
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 1, 2023) — The Clinton County Board of Commissioners and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are thrilled to announce a business sales training opportunity for Clinton County business owners and entrepreneurs.
Open house, hosted by the Lansing Regional SmartZone, also showcased the LRSZ’s new brand identity
EAST LANSING, Mich.—(Oct. 27, 2023)—The Lansing Regional SmartZone (LRSZ) last evening hosted the 15th anniversary celebration for the Technology Innovation Center (TIC), which has nurtured ground-breaking ideas and success-driven entrepreneurs in the Greater Lansing region since its opening in 2008. The event, which recognized the visionary leaders and committed partners who have helped the TIC over the past 15 years, included the first public showing of the LRSZ video commemorating this milestone.
Transition Paves the Way for Business Ecosystem Initiatives While Continuing its Legacy
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 24, 2023) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is transitioning the Lansing Poet Laureate program to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing (ACGL), allowing LEAP to focus on vital business ecosystem initiatives.
Credit union provides eight teachers with $500 as part of its Teachers Grant program
LANSING, Mich. — Since 2022, LAFCU has donated $7K as part of its Teachers Grant program that recognizes teachers' unmatched dedication and unwavering commitment to their students and the financial strain they often endure while using out of pocket money to purchase materials required to help their students succeed and thrive in the classroom.
The LRSZ also supported 131 businesses and raised $4 million, according to the newly released LRSZ annual report
EAST LANSING, Mich.—(Oct. 19, 2023)—The Lansing Regional SmartZone (LRSZ) drove growth in the Greater Lansing region through its backing of 32 new companies and its support of 131 businesses in the last fiscal year, according to its new LRSZ Annual Impact Report.
BATH TWP., Mich. (October 10, 2023) – An important economic development opportunity was explored during Tuesday evening’s Bath Township Planning Commission meeting. Norm Fasteners, a subsidiary of Norm Holding, a well-established global player in the field of sustainable and high-quality fastener manufacturing, is considering launching its first manufacturing operations in the United States.
Lansing Region EV Ecosystem Grows Stronger with Expansion of a Significant Supplier
DELHI TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Sept. 11, 2023) —Today, longstanding Lansing region manufacturer Molded Plastics Industries (MPI), announced it will add 36 new jobs and a 36,000-square-foot building during the first phase of construction to expand its existing location in Delhi Township, Michigan.
Champion of Health Equity calls for inclusion and action in new book
“Room at the Table” by Dr. Renée Canady of MPHI, releases Sept. 26
LANSING, Mich. — We’ve all heard the terms diversity, equity and inclusion. They’ve even become points of contention in many spaces.
Public invited to free event as part of 517 Hispanic Heritage Festival Sept. 22 and 23
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU partnered with Ourspace (517), Muralmatics, and Nelson Gallery to create Lansing Thrive Space, an innovative, creative, and educational hub that showcases the importance of financial well-being through various mediums, activities, and methods.
