By: Asya Lawrence (via Fox 47 News)
LANSING, Mich — Have you ever walked through downtown Lansing and thought, “I wish I had a say in what businesses open here?” Or imagined a new restaurant, shop, or entertainment venue that would make the area even better? Now’s your chance.
Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is inviting community members to join its Business Development Committee, a group focused on shaping the future of downtown by attracting and retaining local businesses.
As downtown continues to experience the natural ebbs and flows of business openings, closures, and changing foot traffic, DLI leaders say community input is more important than ever.
“We’re looking at diversifying our businesses and our business mix so that we have those accommodations and features — whether that’s to eat, to be entertained, to go see a show over at Grewal Hall,” said DLI Community Development Director Kate Litwin.
For entrepreneurs like Britt Houze, Downtown Lansing represents opportunity.
After graduating from Michigan State University, Houze decided to plant roots just a few miles away and join Middle Village to sell items from his business, B Houze Originals.
“I wanted to try my hand at a bigger market and here we are,” Houze said. “I love being able to be seen with the other businesses. I love being in the community.”
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