Lansing Economic Area Partnership | LEAP

As part of National Entrepreneur Month, we're thrilled to be featuring Terry Cannon, owner of CHR Services. "Creating the space you've always wanted, from historic to modern!" Supported with LEAP's Elevate program! #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

✨It's National Entrepreneurship Month and we're highlighting some of the Lansing Region's most inspiring small business founders. Their passion and vision is elevating the region and transforming our local economy. 🙌Meet Lorin Cumberbatch, Asia Monet, Brother Mike X, and Lissy Torres—local founders who received support for their businesses through LEAP and Lansing's dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem! #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

✨Join Axios for a morning event in Lansing, Michigan on Friday, November 14th, convening policy, business and community leaders for conversations looking at ways to empower success for Michigan's small businesses in the changing economy. 🍪 1 fun thing: Guests will receive cookies from local small business, Cakes-A-Bloomin'. ⏰ When: Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am ET 📍 Where: Grewal Hall | 224 S Washington Square, Lansing, MI, 48933 Here's why you should attend: -Newsworthy interviews led by Axios senior reporter Erica Pandey -Networking opportunities with local leaders over light breakfast and coffee -Actionable insights on small business growth in a changing economic landscape Axios senior reporter Erica Pandey will host one-on-one conversations with: - Mike Kresse Executive Vice President, Commercial and New Payment Flows, NAM, Mastercard - The Honorable Andy Schor, Mayor, City of Lansing - The Honorable Tim Walberg, Representative, Michigan’s 5th Congressional District, Chairman, House Committee on Education and Workforce - Tony Willis, Chief Equity Development Officer, Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 👉https://hubs.la/Q03S28290

It's National Entrepreneurship Month and we're shining a light on the Lansing Region's most exciting entrepreneurs. Meet Brandy Gonzales, founder of @TATTattooShop, supported through LEAP's Ascend program! "LEAP has been so amazing. I did this business with no knowledge of what I was doing and LEAP has been able to help direct me with the knowledge and tools and resources and connections that I’ve been needing." #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

✨Next week! Empowering Small Business: Strategies for Success in Michigan ⚡LEAP's Tony Willis will be joined by Lansing's Mayor Schor, Representative Walberg (5th Dist), Mike Kresse EVP at Mastercard to talk about ways to empower success for Michigan's small businesses in the changing economy. The discussion will include the effectiveness of local and national efforts to support entrepreneurship and small business growth. 📆Friday, November 14, 2025 | 8:30am - 10:00am EST 📍Grewal Hall | 224 S Washington Square | Lansing, MI 48933 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03S1Tbq0

This month we're featuring some of the Lansing Region's most exciting entrepreneurs. Meet Kahleea Washington, founder of @sweetleesteas, supported by LEAP's Elevate program! Not only does it taste fab, but it's packed with goodness! #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

✨🌱Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs! The Melanated Business Alliance's Youth and Small Business Expo is coming November 19th, 2025! ⚡WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING SESSIONS • Mentorship • Networking • Expert panels • Resources for grants and scholarships • Interactive activities • Meet local businesses 👉Register now! https://hubs.la/Q03R6n9l0

✨We're excited to be celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month by highlighting the Lansing Region's many CreativeTech ventures! 🎥🛠️🎨🤖 🚀We recently announced the official launch of the region's CreativeTech Cluster, a group of some of the most talented creatives all showcasing why Lansing is the hub for CreativeTech in the Midwest. 🔥Over 3,200 people in Michigan's Capital City region are employed in CreativeTech industries with an average annual earning of $82.5k. The cluster contributed $615M to the region in 2023 alone. 🏋️♂️There's so much going on, so many companies creating amazing things which is why LEAP is working to support this emerging new pillar in the region's economy! 👉Hit the link to learn more! https://hubs.la/Q03R61m_0 #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

It's National Entrepreneurship Month and we're putting a spotlight on the Lansing Region's most exciting entrepreneurs. Meet Darla Bishop, founder of FinanSis supported through LEAP's Elevate program! "The ecosystem of business owners and support has been fantastic. It’s allowed me to punch well above my weight for a company of my size and my age. I am in two national competitions thanks to the support that I’ve gotten from LEAP and other programs here in the Lansing area." #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth

✨Black Wealth Summit 📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 8:00 AM 📍 The Venue by Eleven 11 Events | 5660 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing Hosted by Black Tech Saturdays in partnership with the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) and LEAP, the Black Wealth Summit is a day of connection, education, and action—focused on building, protecting, and growing generational wealth across our communities. Attendees will engage in expert-led breakout workshops covering key wealth-building topics including: 💼 Legacy Planning 🏗️ Building the Block 📈 Position for Success 🔑 Resource Rooms & actionable tools A day designed to inspire progress and provide practical steps toward lasting impact. 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03Q_cd90