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Pure Lansing, hosted by Bob Trezise, focuses on positive news and events coming out of the Greater Lansing area.

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Pure Lansing : The TREK Small Business Support Hub, A First-of-its-Kind Initiative in the Lansing Region Powered by LEAP, Launches One-Stop-Shop for Entrepreneurs

Pure Lansing
May 9, 2024 2:00 PM

Hub provides access to vital programs, grants, and coordinated business growth resources; as part of the commitment to growth, LEAP also expanded its Small Business & Innovation Startups Department 

LANSING, Mich. — (May 9, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is thrilled to announce the launch of its TREK Small Business Support Hub (Tri-County Resource for Entrepreneurs and Knowledge), a comprehensive resource center designed to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs in ClintonEaton, and Ingham Counties with easy access to vital programs and grants.

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Pure Lansing : LEAP’s Groundbreaking Ascend Program Welcomes First Cohort of Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs

Pure Lansing
April 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Ascend strives to grow the Greater Lansing region’s economy while addressing systemic issues that prevent Latino and Hispanic community members from launching businesses 

LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 17, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) has selected six entrepreneurs to participate in the inaugural cohort of its Ascend program—the Lansing Region’s first Hispanic and Latino business accelerator focused on increasing business revenue, growing visibility in the community, and identifying additional funding and investment opportunities.

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Pure Lansing : LEAP’s Elevate Program, An All-Black Business Accelerator Designed to Scale Small Businesses, Welcomes Third Cohort

Pure Lansing
April 17, 2024 6:00 PM

Elevate gives entrepreneurs the chance to accelerate the revenue, profitability and prominence of their businesses

LANSING, Mich. (Apr. 17, 2024) — The Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP) has selected eight entrepreneurs to participate in the third cohort of its Elevate program—the Lansing Region’s first all-Black business accelerator designed to empower, refine, enhance and scale small businesses.

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Pure Lansing : LEAP Unveils Brand Identity for Life Sciences Industries of the Lansing Region — Michigan’s Health Core

Pure Lansing
April 3, 2024 5:15 PM

Visual Identity Showcases Thriving Life Sciences and Medical Technologies Industry Cluster & Growth Opportunities in Lansing Region

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Pure Lansing : LEAP’s Nationally Recognized Entrepreneurship Program, One and All, Welcomes Its Eighth Cohort

Pure Lansing
March 8, 2024 8:00 AM

Empowering Entrepreneurs Across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties to Innovate, Create Jobs and Foster Investment 

LANSING, Mich. (Mar. 7, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) proudly announces the selection of fourteen entrepreneurs for Cohort 8 of its acclaimed One and All entrepreneurship program. This program guides, mentors, and invests seed money in the region’s top new business idea creators.

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Pure Lansing : LEAP Launches Lansing Regional Site Readiness Initiative

Pure Lansing
March 7, 2024 10:00 AM

Program Targets Enhanced Industrial Development Opportunities in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties

LANSING, Mich. (March 6, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce the Lansing Regional Site Readiness (LRSR) grant program. This opportunity is made possible thanks to funding from the statewide Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

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Pure Lansing : LEAP Launches Small Town Enhancement Grant Program

Pure Lansing
February 22, 2024 4:00 PM

Program aims to strengthen small towns and communities across Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties 

 

LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 22, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is excited to announce the Small Town Enhancement Grant Program, a transformative initiative aimed at improving and revitalizing key areas of small towns across the Lansing region.

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LAFCU Names Robyn Howell Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Pure Lansing
February 14, 2024 9:00 AM

Howell’s elevated role enriches gender and racial diversity at executive level 

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Robyn Howell to executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Michigan credit union.

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LAFCU Accepting Entries for Essay Contest, $20K in Scholarships Available for High School Seniors

Pure Lansing
February 8, 2024 2:00 PM

LAFCU accepting entries for Write to Educate Essay Contest

$20K in college scholarships will be awarded to Michigan high school seniors

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Pure Lansing : LEAP and Lansing Regional SmartZone Announce Results of Fund Your Acceleration Program

Pure Lansing
January 19, 2024 2:00 PM

Program Designed to Propel High-Tech Companies in Greater Lansing Region 

 

Lansing, Mich. (Jan. 19, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and the Lansing Regional SmartZone, in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and the MSU Research Foundation, proudly announce the results of the "Fund Your Acceleration" program. This groundbreaking initiative is designed to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of high-tech companies in the greater Lansing region through the deployment of substantial grant funds.

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