(via Michigan Economic Development Corporation)
Downtown Lansing is continuing its work to create a thriving and inclusive district. Downtown Lansing Inc. works to help businesses succeed through offerings like the Downtown Business Huddle, sign grant program, business trainings and resources available through MMS.
Downtown Lansing is on the move — and the momentum is undeniable.
From transformative projects along the riverfront to the incredible energy our small businesses and partners bring every day, we are writing the next chapter of what it means to be Michigan’s Downtown.
When people ask why Michigan’s Downtown, the answer is simple: this is where the story of our state is told — through the people, the history, and the future being built right here in the Capital City.
By Jade Chaparro (via WILX)
LANSING, Mich. - Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) has announced that former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and local restaurateur Autumn Weston, owner of Weston’s Kewpee Burger, will co-host the second annual Big Red Ball.
By Guest Writer: Kate Litwin
Shop, Stroll, and Celebrate Downtown Lansing on Buy Nearby Weekend!
Get ready to turn your everyday shopping into a downtown adventure! Buy Nearby Weekend, an annual event created by the Michigan Retailers Association in 2013, is all about keeping your dollars local and your community vibrant.
By Susan Vela (via Lansing State Journal)
LANSING — Downtown Lansing promises to be rich with Hispanic culture, heritage, and community this weekend.
By Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
Downtown Lansing has become a hub for community connection, bringing people together through free, family-friendly events. From street festivals and outdoor concerts to holiday celebrations, these gatherings showcase the heart of Greater Lansing while offering a safe and welcoming environment for all ages.
By Guest Writer: Chioma Lewis
There’s something special about shopping local — especially in the heart of Downtown Lansing. Every purchase not only brings convenience but also strengthens our community, supports local jobs, and keeps downtown vibrant.
By Guest Writer: Jay Krammes
The Porter Building, also known as The Porter Senior Apartments, has been part of Lansing’s downtown since it opened on May 1, 1918.
Located at 505 Townsend Street, it was first built as upscale apartments, later converted into a hotel in 1938, and then returned to apartments in the early 1980s. For decades, its role has shifted to reflect the community’s needs.
By Guest Writer: Jay Krammes
Looking for a trusted voice to help you be heard at the Capitol? Just steps from Michigan’s State Capitol, McCall Hamilton has earned a reputation as one of Lansing’s most reliable partners in public policy.
By Lawrence Consentino (via Lansing City Pulse)
On Tuesday, September 16 the Historical Society of Greater Lansing celebrated the grand opening of its first permanent location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Society will now call the historic Rogers-Carrier House, located at 528 N. Capitol Ave. on LCC’s campus, its new home.
