Lansing Economic Area Partnership | LEAP

Our Regional Growth Department works on coordinated strategies to attract and retain new businesses and talent and to build the Lansing Region into an across-the-board great place to live. This includes efforts such as: ?? Fostering supplier diversification; ?? Pursuing Foreign Direct Investments; ?? Collaborating with partners to offer tax incentives to attract and expand projects; ?? Investing in industry clusters such as MedTech, AgTech, and E-sports; ?? ?? And improving options for attainable housing and high-quality child care. And we’re proud that the average hourly wage of these committed created jobs is $23.97, more than triple the federal minimum wage! ?? Check out some of the impacts we’re most proud of from last year, and read our 2023 Annual Report, “Take the LEAP with Us,” to learn more about many exciting new projects! bit.ly/3Vvp1qh #TakeTheLEAPwithUs #517 #LoveLansing #PureMichigan

Entrepreneurs in the Lansing Region: do you have an idea for a startup? Then join us at the Capital Area Startup Studio launch event tomorrow to learn more about what this exciting new program can do for your small business. Designed by Bold Growth and Gravity Works Design & Development and powered by the Lansing Regional SmartZone, this program is the first of its kind in the Tri-County area to help entrepreneurs build and launch a tech business. RSVP here: bit.ly/3XMuIB0 *Edit: the event will take place from 6-7 p.m. #Startup #CapitalAreaStartupStudio #LoveLansing #Tech #SmallBusiness

Seeing the community impact in action of innovative companies like Motmot, which our Lansing Regional SmartZone supported, is why LEAP engages in economic development work to grow the Lansing Region. Learn more about this company and the SmartZone's role in this FOX 47 (WSYM) segment ?? bit.ly/4cShvuw

We had a special guest at LEAP’s board meeting yesterday: Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz learned more about, and shared his excitement for, our diverse partnerships and economic development efforts to bridge university with community as part of LEAP's efforts to build a stronger community for all. Many thanks to TechSmith for hosting our meeting — we are thrilled your lovely campus is part of the Lansing Region, and honored to have played a part in your relocation to this area!

Discover how tech can boost your business. Swing by the Tech Scene, an inclusive tech meetup event co-sponsored by the Lansing Regional SmartZone, tomorrow at 2 p.m. to network and chat about tech! Get more info and register ?? ?? bit.ly/47fEKNQ #TakeTheLEAP #LEAPforward #Tech #LoveLansing

Aunex Inc., the German leader in industrial automation and network solutions, opens its first U.S. office and warehousing locations in Lansing. Specializing in advanced network support, project consulting, and industrial wireless solutions, Aunex is renowned for its cutting-edge expertise in industrial wireless technology. Their tailored services cater to various sectors, including crane systems, water management plants, stage technology, and amusement rides. Aunex ensures optimized solutions for high data rate needs and energy-efficient applications in industrial settings. This marks a major global expansion for the company, and strengthens the Lansing Region's status as a hub for innovation and international business. This is part of a LEAP Global Business Initiative project to attract new foriegn business. Learn more about the expansion here: https://lnkd.in/eCJTKccA

Celebrating Emma Bostwick's three-year anniversary as LEAP's Director of Business Attraction! Here's to many more years of driving business attraction ??

Congratulations to Jazmin Anderson on her first year anniversary at LEAP as the Director of Equitable Economic Development! Here's to many more years of success and collaboration ahead. ??

Honoring Tony Klisch's two-year milestone as LEAP's Chief Financial Officer! Here's to more years of strategic leadership ahead! ??

Businesses in Ingham County have an exciting opportunity to obtain a Supplier Diversity Certification this year! This certification will open doors to bigger clients and countless opportunities, such as educational development programs, early payment programs, diversity marketplaces, diverse/local procurement initiatives with corporate buyers, and more! Funding from the Ingham County Sunrise Small Business Grant Program will cover certification costs, provide application guidance, and add successful applicants to Supplier Gateway's supplier database, searchable by Fortune 500 companies. Supplier Gateway's certification program encompasses various categories, including small, woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, LGBT+-owned, and HUBZone businesses. Apply now to get certified by December 2024: bit.ly/4cMUKIq 40 slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so interested businesses should apply early.