Lansing, MI - Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is proud to announce our second round of Small Business Support Grant awardees, receiving up to $50,000 in grant funding support. DLI’s all-new Small Business Support grant program was made possible thanks to funds provided to the downtown management agency from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and City of Lansing, helping create resiliency and vibrancy to our downtown business district while lifting up local businesses during this time of transition in Downtown Lansing.

 

DLI’s second round of Small Business Support Grant recipients include:

• American Fifth Spirits

• Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

• The Lansing Art Gallery

• Linn & Owen Jewelers

• La Cocina Cubana

• Midtown Brewing Company

• New Daily Bagel

• Neva Lee’s

• Sahara Delight

• Sparrow Bloom

• State of Fitness

• Summit Comics & Games

• Sultan’s Express

• Sweet Encounter Bakery

• Sylvia's Sudsery

• UnoDeuce Multimedia

• Veg Head

 

“Not only is a diverse downtown business mix critical to the strength and health of our downtown, but at Downtown Lansing Inc. we work tirelessly to make sure we’re lifting up the people and places who call downtown home. Being able to offer these grant funds to our Downtown businesses helps see them through this time of transformation in Downtown Lansing,” states Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of Downtown Lansing Inc.

 

To help diversify the businesses that call Downtown Lansing home and offer an equitable Downtown experience where all feel welcome and belong, DLI’s goal is to award at least 40% of grants to women or ethnic-owned businesses. Stay tuned for the next round of grant recipients to be announced in April. Grant applications will continue to be reviewed and awarded monthly until June 2023, or while funds last.

 

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