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Flint Water Festival Partners With EPA’s WaterSense® Program to Promote Water
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LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 25, 2020) — With approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) will receive $100,000 in Gateway Representative support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for the seventh consecutive year. This high-tech startup program has been vital in strengthening LEAP's and the region’s capacity to help lead and evolve the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem into a top 25 startup community.

Businesses Directly Impacted by December 2020 State Mask Mandate Receive Grant Funds

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 17, 2021) — Following a statewide announcement from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) announced 194 small businesses and nonprofits from across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties received $15,000 survival grants to alleviate impacts from the state Health Department December 2020 Gatherings and Mask Order. From the 1,045 eligible applications in the Lansing region, our region received only enough funding to support approximately 18% of the applicants.

Grants to Benefit Businesses Directly Impacted by December 2020 State Mask Mandate

LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 14, 2021) — More state funded grants are on the way for small businesses that continue to be battered by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

and Surrounding Lansing Region with Shyft Group Expansion 

CHARLOTTE, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2021) — The Shyft Group, Inc., formerly Spartan Motors, is ramping up hiring at its Charlotte campus with plans to add hundreds of new jobs to help the commercial fleet and specialty vehicle manufacturer meet fleet vehicle demand in 2021. Shyft’s expansion project will bring an influx of new individuals, families and economic activity to Charlotte and the surrounding Lansing region, including new students in K-12 schools, revenue for municipal services, shoppers to downtown retailers, new neighbors and homeowners and additional philanthropic giving to support community needs.

Regional Communities Invited to Apply for Funding to Enhance Sense of Place

LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2020) — For the ninth consecutive year, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals is now open for LEAP’s 2021 Public Art for Communities (PAFC) Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2021.

East Lansing restaurants open for curbside, takeout and no-contact delivery options 

East Lansing, Mich. — College game day was already looking different this year. And as guidance and advice of medical officials led The University of Maryland  to maintain its football program’s pause due to a COVID-19 outbreak, Saturday will look even more different with the cancellation of the upcoming game against MSU on November 21, 2020. It is the first MSU game this season canceled due to coronavirus.

LEAP Helps Land Leading Building Products Company in Delta Township 

DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Nov. 19, 2020)— Cameron Ashley Building Products, Inc. (Cameron Ashley), a leading distributor of specialty building products, will open its newest distribution center at 3524 S. Canal Street in Delta Township. Cameron Ashley serves over 5,000 customers across 42 locations throughout the United States, and brings customer-focused, innovative services and products to the Lansing region’s untapped market. Cameron Ashley currently employs nearly 550 staff companywide, and intends to hire three to five full-time employees in the first year at the Delta Township operation.

Mural by Artist Kelly Beacome funded by LEAP Public Art Grant with Support from PNC Foundation

WILLIAMSTON, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2020) – A warm welcome now greets all visitors as they enter the heart of downtown Williamston. The new building mural, titled Welcome, was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program, with support from the PNC Foundation. Welcome is the latest piece of permanent public art funded by the PAFC program. Kelly Beacome of Center Street Studios was chosen by the city of Williamston Art Committee to bring the west wall of 151 S. Putman St. to life.

Proposed Move to Bring High-wage Jobs and Opportunities for Tech Industry Growth to be Considered by East Lansing City Council 

EAST LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 13, 2020) – Premier software development company TechSmith Corporation will submit plans for a new international software development headquarters to the East Lansing City Council Nov. 17, 2020.