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LEAP is a coalition of top business leaders driving business growth, small business support & placemaking across Michigan’s Capital Region.

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Running a business means wearing a lot of hats.

Marketing, customer communication, websites... somehow it's all part of the job, too.

This fall, Business Made Simple is breaking it down into three practical workshops that focus on tools you can actually use, even if tech isn't your thing.

🍃 August: Make a great first impression online
📬 September: Stay connected with your customers
⭐ October: Turn happy customers into loyal ones

You'll hear from local business leaders Chad Morgan of Creative Partner Solutions and Selina Mate of Peculiar Coffee, who will share practical strategies and real-world experiences you can apply to your own business.

📅 August 25, September 29 & October 27
🕠 5:30 to 6:30 PM
📍 LEAP Office

Save your seat today and register at the link in bio or http://www.purelansing.com/businessmadesimple by @purelansing

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2 months ago

💧🙌The City of St. Johns and Bingham Township have taken the next step toward forming a joint Water Authority.

Reliable water and sewer capacity is a key factor for food processing and agricultural businesses looking to locate or expand. A shared authority gives St. Johns and Bingham Township a coordinated way to plan for that growth along the M-21 corridor.

👉https://www.purelansing.com/news/st-johns-bingham/ by @purelansing

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6 days ago

What a night at The Hatching!
And the winners are…

High School Track
1st Place: Nautikah Garcia-Sams — ONE GOD ONE WAY - Eastern High School
2nd Place: Cyrus Coker — Shots By Cy - Holt High School

College Track
1st Place: Jordyn Heaney & Marrianna Cruz — Blu’s Bagels
2nd Place: Jack Coats — Pure Formance

Adult Track
1st Place: Mo Gerhardt — Every Spartan™
2nd Place: Shameka Terry — Shane’s Doggy Bag

Congratulations to all 15 finalists who took the stage, shared their ideas and put themselves out there.

And a special thank you to our key sponsors, @PNC, @The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for helping make The Hatching possible—and to everyone who joined us to cheer on these entrepreneurs.

Here’s to what they build next.🚀 by @purelansing

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6 days ago

Congratulations to Wacousta Cooperative Preschool and Grand Ledge Public Schools on being named 2026 Child Care Champions from Pulse at the W.E. Upjohn Institute.
The awards are given in recognition of a deep commitment to child care innovation and support for working families.

Because... "Child care is everyone's business!"

You can watch the reception at: https://youtu.be/XF2b7Pl_QkY?si=wM1iXOJ_c1fVi_2e by @purelansing

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10 days ago

Looking for something to do tonight? 👀

Come to The Hatching!

🎤 Watch 15 entrepreneurs pitch live
🏆 See who takes home funding
🍴 Grab free drinks + light bites
📸 Get a free photo booth print

And did we mention it’s FREE?

⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Hannah Community Center, East Lansing

No RSVP needed. Just come join us! 🎉 by @purelansing

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10 days ago

TOMORROW! 🎉

15 local entrepreneurs are ready to take the stage at The Hatching!

🎤 Live pitches + live judging
💰 $20,000+ in funding
🍴 Free drinks + light bites
📸 Photo booth + free prints
🎟️ FREE admission — no RSVP required!

Come cheer them on and see who takes home funding!

📅 October 8 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Hannah Community Center, East Lansing

Learn more at http://www.thehatching.org or just come the fun! by @purelansing

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11 days ago

Meet the Adult Track finalists! 🎤

Five finalists. Five businesses. Up to $10,000 on the line.

🎵 Dustin Creagh | Come Play With DJ!
Making learning fun through original music, animation and everyday adventures.

💚 Mo Gerhardt | Every Spartan™
Inclusive MSU apparel offering traditional and adaptive clothing for every Spartan.

🐶 Shameka Terry | Shane’s Doggy Bag
Fresh-baked dog treats made with simple, clean ingredients.

🏠 Jacob Toomey & Kendrick Quon | Keel
One app for managing groceries, reminders, finances and everyday household tasks.

⚙️ Zachary Kauffman | Troubleshot Industrial Solutions
Troubleshooting software that helps food and beverage manufacturers solve problems faster.

Which idea will take home the top prize? Come see them pitch LIVE!

📅 October 8 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Hannah Community Center, East Lansing

👉 RSVP at http://www.thehatching.org or the link in bio by @purelansing

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12 days ago

We talked with Craig Trierweiler from Matrix Consulting Engineers about the talent pipeline here in the Lansing area. Companies know that MSU and LCC produce top talent and are always looking to entice grads to live and work in the ti-county region. The good quality jobs are here! by @purelansing

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12 days ago

Meet the College Track finalists! 🎤

These entrepreneurs are taking the stage at The Hatching and competing for up to $5,000!

⛳ Kaylie Livingston | ParPack
Practical, versatile gear that helps golfers stay organized on the course.

🍿 Lorenzo Ruma | Popcorn
Personalized movie and TV recommendations to help you decide what to watch.

🥯 Jordyn Heaney & Marrianna Cruz | Blu’s Bagels
Handcrafted bagels and creative flavors made right here in East Lansing.

⚡ Jack Coats | Pure Formance
A smoother, more balanced energy beverage for active lifestyles.

✨ Rahil Joshi | Pero
Customizable pocket companions that bring interactive digital characters to life.

Come see them pitch LIVE!

📅 October 8 | 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Hannah Community Center, East Lansing

👉 RSVP at http://www.thehatching.org or the link in bio by @purelansing

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13 days ago

✨ One workshop left this year!

After learning how to stay connected with customers through email + text marketing, we’re wrapping up Your Digital Storefront with one more practical session:

⭐ Collect Feedback & Build Loyalty
📅 October 27 | 5:30–6:30 PM

Learn simple, FREE ways to:
• Collect customer reviews
• Gather useful feedback
• Create loyalty programs
• Keep customers coming back

Small changes can turn first-time customers into regulars. 🙌

Last workshop of the year — don’t miss it!

🔗 RSVP at the link in bio or at http://www.purelansing.com/businessmadesimple by @purelansing

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18 days ago

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!

If your business received services, support, or programming from LEAP – please complete your 2026 LEAP Annual Survey TODAY.

🎉 Be entered for a chance to win a MacBook Neo
🚀 Keep access to LEAP resources, programs, workshops & preferred vendor referrals
⏸️ Starting October 1, LEAP services will be paused until your survey is completed

📧 Check your email for your unique survey link and complete your survey by midnight! by @purelansing

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18 days ago

🔮There's something ✨magic✨ about our downtowns!

The Wizards of Downtown Lansing walk us through some of the fantastic downtown destinations in our tri-county region and what types of resources are available to downtown small businesses.

For more on how LEAP can help your downtown business check out https://www.purelansing.com/small-business-support-hub/ by @purelansing

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19 days ago