Lansing Region
Capital City
Lansing Region
The Heart of Michigan
The Lansing region, home to Michigan’s state capital and Michigan State University, provides a small-town feeling with global reach. A diverse and family-friendly area, the region features welcoming communities, plentiful employment opportunities in industries ranging from government to manufacturing, and easy access to all corners of the state. Be in the heart of it all in Greater Lansing.
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Future of Economic Growth
How the Lansing Region Compares
In the region, more than 2,600 new jobs have been created in the mobility industry since 2018.
Crop reduction jobs have increased by 157%, creating over 1,600 more jobs than the expected national average.
Pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing jobs have increased in the region an average of 63% since 2018.
The Lansing Region has more than 30 times the light truck and utility vehicle manufacturing jobs as the rest of the country.
Talent in the Capital
As the home of Michigan’s state government, the nation’s pioneer land-grant university, and birthplace of the Oldsmobile, the Lansing region has been and continues to be at the center of the action. Businesses choose Lansing thanks in large part to a thriving talent ecosystem ready to pursue opportunities in the mobility, agribusiness, and advanced manufacturing industries. This region provides career paths in many directions, from state agencies and organizations to education and healthcare.
Higher Education Resources & SmartZones
I'm a native of Lansing. I grew up here, went to the Lansing School District and graduated from Sexton High School. Lansing has always been my home. It's been a great place to raise my children and to start my family, and so absolutely when it came to time to decide on where to have a business, Lansing was the place.
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Regional Partners
Lansing Area Economic Partnership (LEAP)
LEAP is the economic development organization proudly representing the tri-county region of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties in partnership with the MEDC, building a stronger community for all, working every day to grow, retain and attract business to Lansing.
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Lansing Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Lansing EDC cultivates partnerships, seeks opportunities, builds strategies and leads campaigns all to positively impact the growth, landscape and people of the City of Lansing.
Clinton County Catalyst
Clinton County Catalyst is a non-profit, public-private organization that partners with local, regional, state, and federal organizations to provide sustainable and value-added services for business attraction, retention and growth, workforce development, and next-generation initiatives.
Living with a Capital L
From the Red Cedar to the Grand River, with charming communities, diverse neighborhoods and world-class attractions in between, life in the Lansing region is full of possibilities. Enjoy miles of river trails, Broadway shows at the Wharton Center, global cuisine and various local museums. Centrally situated between Grand Rapids and Detroit, the Lansing region provides a welcoming home base for residents with easy access to great Michigan cities.
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