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Nothing Beats Heart

Volunteer to be a part of Lansing’s heart

Volunteers contribute their unique talents, skills, and knowledge to events and our community – bringing HEART to the streets of downtown Lansing! Volunteers like you are vital make the on-going projects and programming a reality in the Capital City. Whether it’s a one-time event, specific project, or a planning team – YOU choose how you want to participate as a volunteer. We’d love to have you join us – Let’s have some fun!

ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
  • Merchant Communications
  • Volunteer Recruitment Efforts
  • Annual Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Event
  • Monthly E-Newsletter communications to the public
  • Fundraising
  • Annual Report
  • Student Welcome Back Efforts
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
  • Video Promotions of the Places and Faces that Make Up Our Downtown
  • A FRESH Taste – Lift Up Local Week
  • Brunch with Santa
  • Trick or Treat on the Capitol Lawn
  • Help Plan New Downtown Awareness Events
  • Downtown Marketing Campaigns
  • Branding & Social Media
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  • Recruitment & Retention Efforts
  • “Make It Downtown Lansing” Rental Assistance Program
  • Monthly Downtown Business Huddles
  • Façade/Sign Incentives
  • ‘Match on Main’ Small Business Funding
  • Property Listings & Tours
  • Pop-Up Spaces & working with Property
DESIGN/PUBLIC SPACES COMMITTEE
  • Downtown Lighting
  • Alley & Community Space Enhancements/Planning/Building
  • Flowers Downtown
  • Seasonal Beautification/Décor
  • Walking Tours
  • Spring & Fall Plantings/Clean-Ups
  • Art Downtown