Developments

Farmers Market at the Capitol returns 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, with additional markets planned Aug. 27 and Sept. 24.

According to the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA), farmers markets are a staple of downtown Lansing’s summer landscape — where vendors offer vine-ripened produce, jams, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, and meat, among other options.

MIFMA is a statewide association connecting those consumers to local farms and businesses.  

Lansing is moving to repurpose its downtown city hall, fulfilling a longstanding commitment to convert the aging building into a hotel.

The Lansing City Council voted unanimously Monday night to sell the facility at 124 W. Michigan Ave. for nearly $2.8 million. Chicago-based developer J. Paul Beitler is purchasing the building undera proposal to create around 180 hotel rooms along with a restaurant and retail space.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The sale of Lansing’s iconic City Hall passed the city council during a meeting Monday.

State funding empowers small businesses in two active Lansing neighborhoods

LANSING, Mich. (July 17, 2024) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced support for 31 small businesses across Michigan through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Match on Main program. Of those 31 businesses, Downtown Lansing’s Veg Head and Old Town’s Sweet Custom Jewelry received $40,000 in grants. 

LANSING — A longtime downtown Lansing business suffered damage during Tuesday’s storms.

David Kositchek, the owner of Kositchek’s Menswear, said a portion of the building’s roof collapsed during the night, and the store was closed Wednesday.

“The important thing is, no one was hurt,” he said.

The extent of the damage is still being investigated. Kositchek could not say if anyone’s clothing was damaged or when they would be able to reopen for business.

In an effort to revitalize the historic buildings that occupy Downtown, DLI is opening applications for grants funds that will assist business owners in rehab projects. 

“New housing developments, new businesses calling downtown Lansing their home” said Cathleen Edgerly, Executive Director of DLI

To add to the growing community, Downtown Lansing Inc is introducing their New Tenant Improvement Program grantwith the hopes of revitalizing the original buildings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

We are thrilled to welcome Mario Gonzales as our new Event & Outreach Manager! 

He brings with him over 10 years of experience working (and volunteering) in various nonprofit areas ranging from youth development and community outreach –  to workforce development and second chance hiring – and political activism and human rights advocacy. 

Through the Michigan Main Street Vibrancy grant, 9 Michigan cities were awarded funding for mini makeovers and Downtown Lansing was one of them. Nubian, Sylvia’s Sudsery, Sweet Encounter Bakery and Café, and Summit Comics and Games were the local businesses chosen to complete small beautification projects within their storefronts

LANSING — Much like the “Detroit” sign placed alongside Interstate 94 during the NFL draft, Lansing is going to see its own Hollywood-style, placemaking sign installed near Lansing Community College.

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation and the Arts Council of Greater Lansing have opened a contest for seven artists to decorate each of the 6-foot-tall letters spelling out the city’s name.

The letters will go on permanent display at the intersection of North Grand Avenue and East Saginaw Street near downtown.