News
LEAP's temporary CEO is given job on full-time basis (Lansing State Journal 2/11/2009)
The Lansing Economic Area Partnership Inc. hired Denyse Ferguson as its president and chief executive officer, LEAP Chairman Joseph Reid said today. more...
LEAP Launches New SpringBoard Platform to Support Small Biz (Capital Gains 2/11/2009)
If ever you wanted to start a business, do it now, when you can get the kind of support that would ordinarily cost beaucoups bucks. more..
MSU Grad Wins $1,000 Entrepreneur Prize with Online Startup (Capital Gains 2/4/2009)
Sam Hogg, founder of the two-month old GiftZip.com, has taken second place in the Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest contest. more...
Old Town Entrepreneur Lands New Product on Rachael Ray Show (Capital Gains 1/21/2009)
An Old Town artist has hit the big time, expecting 15 million viewers to watch TV’s daytime cooking guru, Rachael Ray, extol the virtues of her new traveling cup sling. more...
IBM's planned center a godsend for MSU, region (Lansing State Journal 1/15/2009)
Putting an IBM programming center on Michigan State University's campus could help spur other growth in the Lansing region's information technology sector, area business and government leaders say. more...
IBM move brings jobs to E.L. (Lansing State Journal 1/14/2009)
Information technology giant IBM plans to open an application development center on Michigan State University's campus. more...
Another Michigan jobs boost: IBM coming to MSU (Detroit Free Press 1/14/2009)
In an announcement that again brings into focus the role of university research in an economy desperate for high-paying jobs, IBM will establish a global delivery center on the Michigan State University campus. more...
MSU, IBM partner for computer tech center (The State News 1/14/2009)
A new computer programming center scheduled to begin operations on campus this spring is expected to create 1,500 new jobs during the next five years. more...
IBM to establish tech center on MSU campus; 1,500 new jobs expected (The Detroit News 1/13/09)
Michigan State University will be home to a first-of-its kind IBM center that will advance new technologies and create up to 1,500 jobs within five years, according to a joint announcement today by MSU, the state of Michigan and IBM. more...
State of the Year Award: Michigan (Business Facilities Magazine 12/2008)
The dovetailing of 10,000 new jobs and nearly $14 billion in corporate investment leads to a blowout victory for Michigan, our 2008 State of the Year. more..
$550M winner: MSU lands nuclear research facility (Lansing State Journal 12/12/08)
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday it had awarded Michigan State University a $550 million nuclear physics research project called the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. more...
Good chance for funding approval for Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (Lansing State Journal 12/12/08)
There's a good chance Congress will fund the $550 million nuclear research facility approved Thursday for Michigan State University. more...
What the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams means for mid-Michigan (Lansing State Journal 12/12/08)
What does winning FRIB mean to our region? more...
Physics faculty, students thrilled about potential (Lansing State Journal 12/12/08)
MSU's normally staid offices resound with shouting after FRIB announcement. more...
MSU awarded $550-million nuclear physics project by Energy Department (Detroit Free Press 12/11/08)
Michigan got some good economic news today when the U.S. Department of Energy announced that Michigan State University has been chosen as the site for a $550-million research facility that will employ at least 300 people. more...
Michigan State University wins federal isotope beam facility (Crain's Detroit Business 12/11/08)
Michigan State University has edged out rival bidder Argonne National Laboratory outside Chicago to host the new $550 million Facility for Rare Isotope Beams. more...
Pace Setters (Assets Magazine 11/05/2008)
Neogen, founded in 1982 by former MSU professor Jim Herbert, is a classic “tech transfer”— a company created as an offshoot of university research. more...
Michigan manufacturing companies always need skilled workers (10/1/2008)
Michigan companies provide the world with the most advanced manufacturing capabilities available, serving clients as complex and diverse as the Detroit Three automakers, NASA and the U. S. military. more...
Earn, Learn & Intern (WILX News 10 8/27/2008)
MSU students flock to find internship opportunities, and local companies hope to keep them in
Michigan for good. more...
MSU Students Turn Out in Force For Area Job Fair (Lansing State Journal 8/28/2008)
Lansing area economic development officials hope the job fair is a first step to help grow
that population. more...
Company gets $200K from Capital Fund (Ingham County Community News 8/3/2008)
Lansing’s AFID Therapeutics recently received a $200,000 award from the Michigan Pre-Seed
Capital Fund. more...
Strong Native Firms Key to Recruiting New Businesses (Greater Lansing Business Monthly 7/2008)
We’ve all heard the stories about Silicon Valley in California and Research Triangle in North Carolina.
What makes these places so economically unique? more...
Interns ‘an Ideal Match’ (Lansing State Journal 7/15/2008)
Mid-Mich. businesses team with MSU to give students options. more...
Local firms vie For Loans (Lansing State Journal 7/8/2008)
Competition to give out $30M to companies. more...
Opinion — Dugener: Lansing is the Natural Home for a Consolidated Airport
(Lansing State Journal 7/3/2008)
Lansing is a far more logical location than Grand Rapids for a regional airport. more...
Start-Up Fund Invests $200,000 in Lansing-based AFID Therapeutics (Capital Gains Media 6/25/2008)
AFID Therapeutics develops proprietary chemical compounds that are used by pharmaceutical chemistry and drug discovery and development companies to create new medicines. more...
Top Ten Economic Development Groups of 2007 (Site Selection Magazine, 5/2008)
Ingham County Economic Development Corp. receives honorable mention. more...
Mid-Michigan Jobs Abound in Fast-Growing Segment (Lansing State Journal 5/13/2008)
Insurance and financial services struggling to find help, study says. more...
Attracting and Retaining Emerging Talent – Greater Lansing's Greatest Economic Challenge
(Greater Lansing Business Monthly 5/2008)
Imagine it! Greater Lansing is a wonderful place to start a career right now and in the foreseeable future. more...
Israeli Firm Expanding to Region (Lansing State Journal 3/13/2008)
Pharmaceutical company scouting for possible site. more...
Language Immersion Programs Launch Lansing Students into a Global Economy
(Capital Gains Media 2/20/2008)
Now halfway through its first year, a Mandarin Chinese immersion program at Post Oak Elementary School intends to ready students for life and work in the global economy. more...
Airport is named U.S. Port of Entry (Lansing State Journal 2/6/2008)
Capital City now able to add customs, international flights. more..
Events
Schmooze on Tues. (ongoing)
Eat, drink and network while enjoying specials at Old Town bars & restaurants. The 2nd Tuesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Advanced Entrepreneurial Series: Fiscal Fitness—April 21 (8 a.m. to noon)
Lansing Community College SBTDC, Washington Court Place, Lansing
This free workshop provides the business owners and in-depth at the essentials of using financial information to make effective decisions about improving their business performance. Who should attend? CEOs of business with at least 3 years of financial history who want to have a better understanding of how financial statements can inform their business decisions. To register, visit www.misbtdc.org/training.
Intellectual Property Rights—April 24 (8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)
Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeVos Center for Health Science, 301 Michigan St., Grand Rapids
Businesses looking to sell products or services overseas often have concerns of intellectual property protection. Come hear examples how current businesses are applying IPR to their foreign sales structure. Topics that will be covered include what rights are available, how to obtain and secure those rights, and more. $125 for members; $225 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.gvsu.edu/vagtc/trainings.
7 Technology Tips to Save You Money—May 5 (1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.)
Eagle Eye Golf Club, 15500 Chandler Rd., East Lansing
Learn how cutting-edge technology can stretch your company’s limited resources at this 90-minute presentation following the Greater Lansing Business Monthly’s Strategic Business Luncheon. Industry experts will share their insights on the latest technological advancements that are reshaping the way we do business. Free for members and for businesses registered to attend the GLBM lunch; $25 for non-members. To register, call Chris Knapp of the Capital Area IT Council at (517) 492-5592 or e-mail him at cknapp@camw.net. For more information, visit the Capital Area IT Council’s Web site.
Entrepreneurial Series: Financials with QuickBooks: Introductory Level—May 7 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Lansing Community College, Abel B. Sykes Jr. Technology Learning Center, 400 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
This seminar increases a participant's working knowledge of the accounting process and the maintenance of accounting records. In QuickBooks you will learn how to set up your company, process inventory transactions, prepare invoices, receive customer payments, write checks, enter and pay bills and work with bank accounts. Practical examples are combined with online QuickBooks software instruction. $125. To register, visit www.misbtdc.org/training.
Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow Conference—May 11 (7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
Enjoy expert speakers and informative break-out sessions at this day-long Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Conference. $135 before May 4; $185 day of event (if available). A limited number of student registrations are available for $35. For more information or to register, visit www.michigan.gov/greenjobsconference.
Entrepreneurial Series: Marketing Your Business—May 14 (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Clinton County Economic Alliance, 12800 Escanaba Dr., Suite D, DeWitt
This course presents practical applications of marketing concepts designed to grow small businesses. It covers basic marketing tools including market analysis and research, target marketing, assessing competitors, and key marketing implementation tools. A strategic, well planned approach to marketing is demonstrated, with several examples of effective hands-on marketing techniques. Focus is on the business's customers—creating and keeping them. To register, visit www.misbtdc.org/training.
Entrepreneurial Series: Financials with QuickBooks: Advanced Level—May 21 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Lansing Community College, Abel B. Sykes Jr. Technology Learning Center, 400 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing
This seminar This seminar offers advanced training in QuickBooks financial accounting software. Topics to be covered include customizing forms, credit card processing, working with fixed assets and loans, creating and modifying reports, creating graphs, tracking and paying sales tax, setting up and processing payroll, and estimates, time tracking and job costing. It is highly recommended that the student take the introductory Financials with QuickBooks seminar prior to taking this advanced level seminar. $125. To register, visit www.misbtdc.org/training.
Global Executive Breakfast Briefing: Foreign-Trade Zones—May 22 (8 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
Grand Valley State University, Richard M. DeVos Campus, 401 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids
Learn about FTZs and how others benefit from using zones during this Van Andel Global Trade Center breakfast briefing. $80 for members; $150 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.gvsu.edu/vagtc/trainings.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliance—June 5 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Grand Valley State University, Cook-DeVos Center for Health Science, 301 Michigan St., Grand Rapids
This Van Andel Global Trade Center program provides in-depth information intended to inform, enhance and update the knowledge of companies and individuals engaging in (or considering entering into) defense activities. Participants will acquire a well-rounded overview of the essential elements of defense export controls, including applying for licenses and establishing compliance programs. $175 for members; $300 for non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.gvsu.edu/vagtc/trainings.
Infrastructure for the New Economy Forum—June 9 (11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Mackinaw Room, Anderson House Office Building, 124 N. Capitol, Lansing
MSU’s Land Policy Institute brings you a series of legislative forums as part of their Public Policy Response Initiative, which provides science-based information about how Michigan can harness its current assets—and develop new ones—to achieve prosperity in a rapidly changing economy. Don't miss this opportunity to access the most contemporary knowledge on the New Economy and to join in dialogue with colleagues and key constituent groups about Michigan's future. Lunch starts at 11:45am. For more information or to register, e-mail an RSVP to Jessica McFarland at mcfarland@landpolicy.msu.edu.
