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.
Visual Identity Showcases Thriving Life Sciences and Medical Technologies Industry Cluster & Growth Opportunities in Lansing Region
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.
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).
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.
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.
LAFCU accepting entries for Write to Educate Essay Contest
$20K in college scholarships will be awarded to Michigan high school seniors
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.
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 18, 2024) — Recognizing the challenges faced by Hispanic and Latino entrepreneurs—including discrimination, language barriers, and limited access to resources hindering economic growth and generational wealth—the Lansing Economic Area Partnership Thursday announced the launch of Ascend, a new Hispanic and Latino business accelerator program in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties.
