Lansing News
Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Downtown Transformation Projects
Advance Greater Lansing, a leading advocacy organization focused on the growth and development of Lansing, today released the results of a recent poll showcasing strong backing from Lansing voters for the approval of transformational projects in downtown Lansing by the City Council.
Read More14th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth
Six organizations will be honored for their commitment to the Lansing region at the 14th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards, which takes place Nov. 21 at the Michigan State University Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s CORG honorees include General Motors (GM), Glanbia Nutritionals, Meijer Distribution Center, Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation,…
Read MoreIngham Ranks Among Top Counties in Michigan for Economic Growth
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, CEO at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Over the past decade, the Lansing region has diversified its economy — from government, education and manufacturing to health care, insurance and entrepreneurial ventures. This expansion has transformed the area into a hub for world-class talent, which has…
Read MoreGovernor Whitmer Takes Action to Raise Overtime Pay Threshold for Michigan Workers
New overtime rule would guarantee overtime pay to nearly 200,000 Michigan workers. Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer directed the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to submit a request for rulemaking to expand the right to overtime pay to more Michigan workers. Changes in federal law are set to extend overtime pay rights to workers making…
Read MoreGrand Marshals for Silver Bells in the City’s Electric Light Parade Announced
Two players from the 1984 World Series Tigers team selected Silver Bells in the City is proud to announce the Grand Marshals of the 23rd Annual Electric Light Parade on November 22nd as players from the 1984 Detroit Tigers World Series Championship team, Dan Petry and David Rozema. Silver Bells in the City is an…
Read MoreSouth Lansing Business Association teams up with community to clean up #LoveLansing
The South Lansing Business Association (SLBA) is hosting a fall Southeast Lansing “Team Up 2 Clean Up” Event on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will beautify one-half square mile of Southeast Lansing – I-96, Cedar, Jolly, & Pennsylvania. Anyone interested in making a difference in the Southeast Lansing Community…
Read MoreMichigan College Access Network invests $25,000 over two years to support retention efforts at Wayne State University
Grant will support the launch of the nation’s first micro-scholarship student success initiative LANSING, Mich. — A select group of first-year students at Wayne State University will receive additional support and incentives thanks to a $25,000 Innovative Program Grant over two years from the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). The award helps launch the…
Read MoreHigh schools across the state kick off Michigan College Month
Hundreds of schools work to increase the number of students applying for college throughout October Michigan College Month kicked off Oct. 1 with 339 high schools participating in events statewide. Michigan College Month is part of a larger, national initiative that encourages every graduating senior to submit at least one college application and complete the…
Read MoreMichigan Harvest Gathering observes 29 years of helping create a food secure state
The Food Bank Council of Michigan today kicked off the 29th year of the Michigan Harvest Gathering to collect food and funds for the state’s emergency food response. For more than two decades, the Michigan Harvest Gathering has partnered with state departments, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Consumers Foundation, Meijer, Kroger and others to increase…
Read MoreSilver Bells in the City returns to downtown Lansing for the 35th anniversary
Downtown Lansing will be all aglow once again for the 35th Anniversary edition (‘80s retro-throwback) of Silver Bells in the City, presented by the Lansing Board of Water & Light and the City of Lansing, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. The event brings together family and friends from all over Michigan to celebrate the start of…
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