FAQs
Lansing EDC is the engine behind many of Lansing’s boldest economic development initiatives. We help businesses launch, grow and thrive while supporting projects that create vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods across the city. As the driving force behind many developments across the city, we partner with key stakeholders to make these projects happen.
We collaborate with everyone from local business owners and developers to policymakers, nonprofits and residents. Whether you're an entrepreneur, developer, investor or just passionate about Lansing’s future, we can probably help.
Lansing offers a unique blend of affordability, connectivity and community support. With active development projects, a growing regional economy, and dedicated partners like Lansing EDC to help you launch, sustain and scale your success, Lansing is a smart move for businesses ready to grow.
Lansing EDC supports local businesses through grants, connections to capital, façade improvement funding, technical assistance and more. Programs like LEED (Lansing Equity & Empowerment Development) and our corridor initiatives are designed to help your business thrive. From helping you secure business credit to introducing you to grant opportunities, Lansing EDC is here to help entrepreneurs build strong foundations and scale confidently. Learn more about our Programs.
We’re always open to visionary partnerships with developers that are passionate about (literally) building our city. Reach out to discuss your project goals, explore available incentives, and learn how we can collaborate to grow Lansing together. Contact our Development Projects Coordinator, Chelsea Dowler, to get started: Chelsea@lansingedc.com.
We offer various grants to support local business owners, including façade improvement, design assistance and support for BIPOC developers through the LEED program. Grant availability changes yearly, so check our website or contact us directly to explore current opportunities. Learn more about available grants.
While 2025 applications are now closed, the 2026 application period will kick off in January 2026. We will post updates when more information is available. The program offers up to $30,000 for transformational upgrades and $10,000 for aesthetic improvements. Check out the Façade Improvement page for more information.
LEED provides BIPOC small business owners and developers with access to capital, connections and training to scale their projects. If you're ready to level up your business or development venture, this program is built with you in mind. Learn more about the LEED program.
Projects like the Red Cedar Development showcase our commitment to sustainability. This 36-acre site features stormwater filtration systems, walkable connections to trails, and mixed-use development that reduces urban sprawl.
New Vision Lansing is a transformational $316 million development reshaping Downtown and Old Town. With five major builds — including Lansing’s future tallest high-rise — it will add nearly 600 housing units and more than 600,000 square feet of commercial space, creating a vibrant, 24/7 urban center. The full development, including the 28-story Tower on Grand, is slated for completion in 2027. Construction is already underway on several buildings in both Downtown and Old Town. Learn more about New Vision Lansing.
A commercial corridor is a main road or area lined with businesses that serve as economic engines for neighborhoods. Corridors like Michigan Avenue and MLK Jr. Blvd. are essential for local commerce, transportation, and community identity. Through corridor improvement programs, Lansing EDC works to make these throughways safer and more accessible to benefit both residents and business owners alike.
MACIA is a redevelopment authority focused on revitalizing Michigan Avenue from S. Larch Street to Lansing’s eastern border. From supporting businesses during roadwork to launching façade upgrades, MACIA works to make the corridor a vibrant destination. Learn more about MACIA and its impact.
Yes! If you’re passionate about the Michigan Avenue corridor and want to get involved in shaping its future, reach out to our Community Development Specialist, Kahleea Washington, to learn about open board positions: Kahleea@lansingedc.com.
Our offices are located at 219 S. Grand Ave. in Downtown Lansing. Feel free to reach out and set up a time to talk about your ideas or projects – set up an appointment here.