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In celebration of , which runs September 15 - October 15, LEAP proudly sponsored the Hispanic Heritage Festival, organized by Ourspace, where three of our Ascend Hispanic and Latino business accelerator program participants spoke at the Pathways to Prosperity Hispanic Heritage Wellness Seminar.

We love seeing entrepreneurs supported by LEAP using their platform to share their inspirational stories and encouragement for others in the community!

Congratulations to Dr. Felipe Lopez Sustaita (Associate Dean of Lansing Community College), Elena Herrera (owner of Ledger Ally), and Jose Aste (owner of Tantay Lansing)!

Learn more about the event: 517hispanicheritage.com/517-hispanic-heritage-1

“This hub is kind of a lifeline,” said Jacqueline Taylor, owner of Little Dreamer's Daycare Center. “It puts those resources in one place.”

Learn more about our recently launched Capital Area Child Care Coalition website, which offers business and career expansion resources to child care programs, as well as child care resources for employers to share with employees, in this WILX News 10 segment: bit.ly/3XNEG3z

Check out all the resources at purelansing.com/childcare, and share them widely with your networks! Together, we can improve the child care gap in the Lansing Region!

Online hub launched to help parents find childcare options For parents, it offers a lengthy list of local care centers, helping them explore options for cost and location.

Join the LEAP team! We're hiring an Accounting Support Specialist to assist our CFO and a Small Business Liaison to support local businesses through the TREK Small Business Support Hub Program.

Learn more and apply at https://www.purelansing.com/about/careers-and-internships/

Happy World Tourism Day!

We celebrate our LEAP member, Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN), for connecting our community to the world.

What’s your favorite travel destination? 🌍✈️

Discover how tech can boost your business.
Swing by the Tech Scene, an inclusive tech meetup event co-sponsored by the Lansing Regional SmartZone, Thursday, October 10 from 2 - 3pm to network and chat about tech!
Get more info and register 👉 👉 bit.ly/47fEKNQ

Inclusive Tech Meetup Join us for an inclusive tech meetup! Connect with entrepreneurs, hear inspiring talks, & enjoy refreshments.

Launching a business requires an idea, grit, and support. 🤝

We're ready to help innovative entrepreneurs !

Jordan Munsters, chief fort officer of 🏎️ High Caliber Karting and Entertainment, shares highlights from the early days of his business at the Technology Innovation Center (TIC) in this : bit.ly/3Lak3J9

The TIC is a business incubator for technology startups in the Lansing region, operated by the Lansing Regional SmartZone and managed by LEAP.

We're excited to help you accelerate your creative idea.

Spotlight on Successful Startups Series: High Caliber Karting & Entertainment

Our newly launched Capital Area Child Care Coalition website helps both child care providers and employers better support all parents and caregivers with more high-quality child care options. 👶 🤱 👨‍👩‍👦

This resource hub offers business operation and career expansion services for child care providers to ensure their child care programs are running at full capacity, plus child care resources and information for employers. Businesses can experience decreased absenteeism, a larger and stronger talent pool, and better productivity outcomes when they support the child care needs of their employees.

Led by LEAP and funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation, the Capital Area Child Care Coalition is a group of over 70 community leaders across Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties working together strategically to increase the supply of high-quality childcare in the region.

Learn more at purelansing.com/childcare

Earlier this month, LEAP's Chief Operating Officer Keith Lambert presented the Global Impact Foreign Direct Investment Award to Atesteo GmbH & Co. KG and its North America President, Roy M. Schulde, at the Lansing Sister Cities Commission's 30th Anniversary Global Diversity Celebration! This award recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to global diversity.

LEAP is proud to have facilitated ATESTEO in opening its 35,000 sq. ft. facility in East Lansing — the Germany-based drivetrain testing company's first facility in North America, and the single largest investment in ATESTEO history.

Businesses in Ingham County: apply to obtain a Supplier Diversity Certification! 📝 📜 🎉

Open doors to bigger clients and opportunities, including 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, and get certified by December 2024!

Slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join the LEAP team as an Accounting Support Specialist! We're looking for a detail-oriented professional to support our CFO in managing vendor invoices, payroll approvals, and more.

If you're ready to make an impact, learn more and apply at purelansing.com/careers

🌟 MSU Research Foundation Street Food Connect is here! 🌟

Discover amazing food from local favorites like La Fajita and Everything is Cheesecake while networking with startups, industry pros, and student entrepreneurs.

Register now using the QR code or click the following link! https://bit.ly/3ZB62fZ

Happy First Day of Fall! What do you love most about this season? 🍂🎃

Join Scott Re*****on and AI experts at the Monthly AI Meetup to dive into cutting-edge AI topics and network with fellow enthusiasts!

Discover the latest in AI innovations, share insights, and get inspired.

👉 Register now using the QR code or with the following link: https://bit.ly/3zywrAl

🎉 LEAP is Proud to Sponsor The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend! 🎉

We’re excited to support this vibrant celebration in Downtown Lansing from September 19th to 22nd! Enjoy a weekend full of culture, education, and entertainment.

For details, visit Ourspace - 517 and 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend. Let's celebrate together! 🌟

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.

Join Western Governors University and special guest Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for “Putting More Color in the Tech Sector” at Tech Week Grand Rapids!

This event will focus on lowering barriers to entry-level tech careers and boosting skill development for diverse tech professionals.

👉 Register now using the QR code or with the following link: https://bit.ly/3XK3g6F

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 News - WSYM segment ▶️ bit.ly/4cShvuw

A $100,000 Pitch competition could help local startups in our neighborhoods A pitch competition from the Michigan Growth Office will give one startup the chance to grow big in Michigan and neighborhood startups say that getting a chance could make a big difference.

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

Inclusive Tech Meetup Join us for an inclusive tech meetup! Connect with entrepreneurs, hear inspiring talks, & enjoy refreshments.

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!

Aunex, 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: PureLansing.com/news/aunex-opens-us-office-in-lansing/

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. 🌟

Last month, LEAP, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and the MSU University Outreach and Engagement hosted the inaugural Bridging Opportunities Summit. Thank you to all the speakers and participants for your valuable conversations on championing equitable economic development. We can't wait for the next one!