Pure Lansing

The Bridging Opportunities Summit will help break down economic barriers; recognize State Sen. Sarah Anthony for championing equitable development 

LANSING, Mich.—(Aug. 6, 2024)—As part of its efforts to build a more equitable economy for all, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) will be convening Michigan’s premier gathering of Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) economic development professionals on Aug. 8.

Small Town Enhancement Grant Roadshow
Day 3: Maple Rapids and Ovid, Mich.

LANSING, Mich. (July 11, 2024)

Small Town Enhancement Grant Roadshow
Day 2: Village of Stockbridge

LANSING, Mich. (July 10, 2024) 

What:   The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is on the road for the Small Town Enhancement Grant Roadshow, a special event series celebrating the six recipients of the Small Town Enhancement Grant.

Announcement with Michigan Governor Whitmer at a National Investment Summit Raises Lansing Region’s Profile in Automotive Innovation, Reinforcing Its Status as a Premier Mobility Hub 

Lansing, Mich. (July 9, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), announced today that the international auto supplier, Gestamp Mason, LLC, will expand its Mason, Mich. location, creating 100 new jobs for the region.

Small Town Enhancement Grant Roadshow
Day 1: Village of Vermontville and Dimondale

LANSING, Mich. (July 9, 2024) 

What:   The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is on the road for the Small Town Enhancement Grant Roadshow, a special event series celebrating the six recipients of the Small Town Enhancement Grant.

Projects will grow economy in Tri-County Region 

LANSING, Mich., (July 8, 2024) — The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is thrilled to announce the recipients of its Small Town Enhancement Grant, a new initiative that fosters smart requested growth in rural communities through smart projects requested by the community that is focused on revitalizing public gathering spaces. This program is the latest strategy for LEAP’s strategical regional plan.

Event Unites Employers and Community Leaders to Foster Workforce Engagement and Economic Growth in the Tri-County Region 

LANSING, Mich. (June 20, 2024) — The Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC) is pleased to announce an Employer Roundtable, a crucial event aimed at addressing the impact of childcare on the regional workforce.

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 Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties with easy access to vital programs and grants.

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.