Five Regional Organizations to Be Honored at the 19th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards on Wednesday, November 6
Lansing, Mich. – Five organizations will be honored for their commitment to the Lansing region at the 19th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards, taking place Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing. This year’s CORG honorees include Amazon, Capital Area Housing Partnership, Grewal Hall at 224, Midwest Power Equipment and Midwest Press & Automation. All five organizations are being recognized for investments that are making a positive impact throughout the region.
The luncheon will take place as part of Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly
Lansing Economic Club speaker series. This year’s luncheon is sponsored by PNC Bank and Foster Swift. with Consumers Energy serving as the video sponsor.
“The contributions made by this year’s CORG honorees are impactful not just for the way they are shaping the region now, but also for how they are preparing it for future success,” said Tim Daman, president & CEO, LRCC. “These investments are not only driving immediate growth but will continue to serve as a driving force for continued economic growth in the years ahead.”
2024 CORG Award Honorees:
Amazon is being recognized for its newest fulfillment center in Michigan, LAN2, and the first Amazon site in Delta Township. The Delta Township Amazon opened on June 30, 2024. Construction on LAN2 began in 2021. The Inbound Cross Dock facility is 1-million square feet. It is approximately equivalent to 14 football fields. Currently, there are more than 1,800 full and part-time hourly and salaried employees working across four different shifts. The Delta Township facility serves as a reception for inventory, predominantly from small and medium-sized selling partners. Amazon uses these sites to receive and consolidate inventory into bulk shipments before it is transported to various fulfillment centers nearby that fulfill and ship customer orders.
Capital Area Housing Partnership (CAHP) is being recognized for its $35 million Walter French redevelopment project, which is a transformative initiative aimed at addressing affordable
housing and childcare shortages in Greater Lansing. By repurposing the historic Walter H. French Junior High School, CAHP is not only revitalizing a landmark but also delivering critical community services. For over 30 years, CAHP has embraced a comprehensive approach to housing. The non-profit has built and rehabilitated over 600 single-family homes, created and preserved over 500 affordable rental units, and guided thousands of families and individuals toward financial stability and secure housing.
Grewal Hall at 224 is being recognized for its investment in downtown Lansing as a venue that can accommodate concerts, weddings, corporate events, charity events, trade shows and more. With a standing room capacity of 900 and over 12,000 square feet, Grewal Hall at 224 can entertain parties of up to 225 in formal banquet seating and 400 in a theater seating arrangement.
Midwest Press & Automation LLC (MPA) is being recognized for the further expansion of its current location in Lansing. Continuing its long history of growth, the new addition will feature an attached 5,600 sq. ft. electrical controls department with overhead crane and a brand-new compressor room. Since its founding in 2010, MPA has led with its main pillar of integrity and its journey has been characterized by continuous growth, adaptation, and innovation, positioning them as a reliable and forward-thinking company in the metal forming service/support industry.
Midwest Power Equipment is being recognized for its investment in a new location in Haslett. Midwest Power Equipment is a second-generation family-owned and operated power equipment dealership focused on providing second-to-none service. Offering a showroom full of products, a fully stocked parts department, a large service team and a full pickup and delivery service, it makes owning power equipment simple and enjoyable. Midwest Power Equipment caters to its customers and looks forward to being a go-to place for power equipment questions and answers. Midwest Power Equipment is passionate about what it does and about helping the community in its area of expertise. Adding more value to the community, Midwest Power Equipment is providing the same level of service to the hardware side of things and built MIDWEST ACE, instilling the same level of service standards.
The CORG Awards is an annual event presented by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, through the Lansing Economic Club. Tickets are $55 for Chamber members, $75 for non-members and $425 for a table of eight. Registration information can be found at lansingchamber.org.
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About the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce:
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce works relentlessly to help businesses connect, grow, and thrive. No mid-Michigan business stands alone when they are a member of the Chamber. For 120 years, the Lansing Chamber has served as the voice of the Greater Lansing
business community. More information about LRCC and its programs and services can be found online at lansingchamber.org, Facebook, Instagram (@lansingregionalchamber), Twitter (@lansingchamber) and LinkedIn.
