Mayor Schor Releases Lansing’s 2025 Annual Report
Highlighting Progress, Growth, and Fiscal Responsibility
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New Cajun Seafood Restaurant Nears Opening in Downtown Lansing
By Kristen Matthews (via WITL 100.7)
It looks like another Lansing restaurant is one step closer to opening.
If you’ve been to Downtown Lansing recently, then you’ll have noticed there’s an update to the business landscape: Sea Leveaux has its signage up!
Now Hiring – DLI Paid Marketing & Events Intern
Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is excited to announce a paid Marketing and Events Internship opportunity for students ready to roll up their sleeves and gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, community-driven environment. Based in the heart of Michigan’s Downtown, this part-time, flexible position offers the chance to work directly with DLI’s Marketing and Brand Specialist and Events and Outreach Manager to help tell the stories, promote the businesses, and support the events that make Downtown Lansing vibrant and unique.
New Lansing Public Media Center: A peek behind the curtains
By Leo V. Kaplan (via Lansing City Pulse)
Lansing Public Media Center founding director Dom Cochran likes to call a new membership to the center “the best deal in town.” That is to say, after the introductory all-day class (with a free lunch) and 2TB data card given to members, the center has already lost money.
“We charge the $50 so you feel some ownership, and like you have some skin in the game, right?” Cochran said. “But it’s actually heavily subsidized. We don’t make money off it, obviously. We lose money.”
Have a business idea for Downtown Lansing? Now’s your chance to voice your opinion.
Downtown Lansing Inc. officials are looking to diversify businesses and boost community engagement through new business development committee members. (Source: Fox 47 News)
March Letter from the Director
Downtown Lansing is more than a spot on the map; it’s the energetic heart of Michigan’s Capital City and a place where history, investment, and community come together. Spanning 64 blocks in the Principal Shopping District and home to more than 1,000 businesses, this nationally recognized district continues to gain momentum, with new housing, riverfront development, and millions in public and private investment shaping its future. From bustling restaurants and retail shops to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time each year, Downtown Lansing thrives because of the people who believe in it. Together, we’re not just maintaining a district, we’re building a stronger, more vibrant downtown for everyone.
Lights, Camera, Lansing: The 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival
From April 8–18, 2026, the 16th Annual Capital City Film Festival will transform downtown Lansing into a dynamic hub of film, music, and immersive art. What began as a modest local gathering has grown into one of the Midwest’s premier celebrations of independent storytelling, drawing creatives and audiences together for ten days of screenings, live performances, interactive media, and community-driven events. With venues across the city, special premiere parties, and opportunities to connect directly with filmmakers and artists, this year’s Festival promises its most vibrant and expansive experience yet.
March Business of the Month: Capital Hippie
Some businesses are just about selling products. Others are about building community, championing causes, and proving that success and social consciousness can go hand in hand. Capital Hippie, Downtown Lansing Inc.’s Business of the Month, is in the latter category.
March Volunteer of the Month: Tony Beyers
When you think about what makes a community thrive, it’s people like Tony Beyers who come to mind — individuals who don’t just show up, but who roll up their sleeves and help shape the very fabric of Downtown Lansing.
As Downtown Lansing Inc.’s Volunteer of the Month, Tony has become an indispensable part of our community’s success. Whether he’s serving on our Promotions committee or spearheading the popular BrrrCrawl event, Tony brings both passion and expertise to everything he touches.
Hop Into Spring at the Downtown Egg-Stravaganza
Spring returns to Michigan’s Downtown with the much-anticipated Downtown Egg-Stravaganza on Saturday, April 4, 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration filled with Easter fun on the Capitol Lawn and along Washington Square. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., children can enjoy an age-grouped egg hunt before heading downtown to collect treats from local businesses and community organizations, rain or shine. Blending festive activities with opportunities to explore and support local shops, this cherished seasonal tradition offers families a joyful way to welcome spring in the heart of Lansing.
