Pure Lansing

Interactive Musical Instruments Unveiled in Jaycee Park

LANSING, Mich. – Spun from the community’s love of nature and music, a sound garden comprised of two permanent outdoor instruments, was unveiled along the Riverwalk Trail in Grand Ledges’ Jaycee Park Tuesday, connecting downtown Grand Ledge and the river front. These new permanent public art pieces were funded by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program in partnership with PNC Foundation.

Gateway to Inclusion Sculpture Transforms First Impression of Lansing Region for Global Audience

LANSING, Mich. – Home to an international airport hub, the Lansing region is a portal to the state of Michigan for people and businesses from across the world. Tuesday, a new impressive public art piece was unveiled along Capital City Boulevard dramatically improving a critical first impression gateway to the Lansing region, welcoming travelers and residents alike. The nearly quarter million dollar installation, “Gateway to Inclusion,” was led by Peckham in partnership with the Capital Region International Airport and was funded by many private and public partners including a grant from the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program in partnership with PNC Foundation.

In this episode of Pure Lansing Jeffrey Mosher sits in for Bob Trezise and shares the story of Michigan-based Change Media Group being recognized as one of the nation's top 500 fastest growing private companies.

LANSING, Mich. – On the heels of seven successful years of growing a regional collection of permanent art pieces, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is pleased to announce the Request for Proposals for LEAP’s 2020 Public Art for Communities Grant Program is now open. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

2020 Program Application Open for Startups Seeking Investment, Mentorship and Insurance Industry Connections

LANSING, Mich. – On the heels of highly successful first year, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) PROTO Accelerator InsurTech program has opened its 2020 application process.

Capitol Avenue Project Could Take Major Step Forward

LANSING, Mich. – A key redevelopment project situated in the heart of downtown Lansing could be taking a major step forward next week. The brownfield plan for the 500 Block Project, a two-parcel project comprised of properties at 501 S Capitol Avenue and 502 S Washington Avenue will be received by the Lansing City Council for consideration Monday, Sept. 23.

“Repurposing the Lake Trust parcel in the south end of downtown is an important revitalization effort. Creating new housing and business opportunities will be tremendous for Cherry Hill and downtown neighborhoods. We look forward to working on getting this done,” said Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing.

LANSING, Mich. – All eyes were on downtown St Johns this morning as a new permanent public art piece funded by the Lansing Economic Area Partnership’s (LEAP) Public Art for Communities (PAFC) grant program in partnership with PNC Foundation, was officially unveiled. “Eyes are the Windows to the Soul” is a new mural strategically located on the 223 N. Clinton Avenue building (Higham Street side); a prominent intersection in downtown St Johns. Exploding with colorful whimsy the mural captures the intrinsic value of St Johns, including elements such as the popular Mint Festival and St. Johns’ redwing blackbird mascot.

MEDC Site Readiness Improvement Funds to Prepare Key Sites for Shovel-Ready Development

LANSING, Mich. – Shovel-ready sites eliminate the guess work for companies who are in decision making mode for new locations, which gives communities with shovel-ready sites a strategic advantage as they work to attract new businesses. With $240,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) new Site Readiness Improvement grant program, the Lansing region is armed with another proactive business attraction tool. Four strategic sites across the region, located in the City of Leslie, City of Lansing, Village of Webberville and Next Michigan Development Corporation (NMDC, Lansing/Dewitt Township) shared in partnership with Capital Region Airport Authority, will soon take large strides in preparing development-ready properties.

Farm Bureau Seeks to Transform Customer Experience with New Chatbot Technology

LANSING, Mich. – The future has arrived at Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan in the form of chatbot technology that learns from and adapts to customer cues. Supportomate is the high-tech startup from Israel behind this innovative artificial intelligence (AI) driven chatbot and one of the first graduates of LEAP’s PROTO Accelerator InsurTech program.