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Lansing Economic Development Corporation
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    • Home
    • About
      • About
      • The Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Annual Report
    • Our Work
      • LEED Initiative
      • Ovation Center
      • New Vision Lansing
    • Corridors
      • CIA Boards
      • Lan Gateway Com Corridor
      • S. MLK Corridor
      • Saginaw Street Corridor
      • Michigan Ave. Corridor
    • Support
      • Workshops
      • SEED Academy
      • Empower Program
      • Facade Improvement
    • News
      • News
      • Electronic Press Kit
  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • The Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Annual Report
  • Our Work
    • LEED Initiative
    • Ovation Center
    • New Vision Lansing
  • Corridors
    • CIA Boards
    • Lan Gateway Com Corridor
    • S. MLK Corridor
    • Saginaw Street Corridor
    • Michigan Ave. Corridor
  • Support
    • Workshops
    • SEED Academy
    • Empower Program
    • Facade Improvement
  • News
    • News
    • Electronic Press Kit

Welcome to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation

Connecting Communities

The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority (LGCIA) was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Lansing Gateway Corridor. This commercial corridor, located in the northern part of Lansing, Michigan, runs along N. Grand River Ave. from Waverly Rd. to the Old Town District. The LGCIA’s sole purpose is to foster economic development in partnership with the Lansing economic area partnership and to promote revitalization along the commercial corridor, enhancing the overall community through initiatives supported by the Lansing economic development corporation and the Lansing corporation.

FINAL MEETING OF 2025!

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LGCIA’s final meeting is being hosted at the historic Turner-Dodge House!

November 18th 2025 from 4-6 PM
 

The LGCIA will share updates on this year’s activities and introduce new programs/opportunities for business owners within the corridor. Learn about the new Business Grant Program and the upcoming mural sponsorship program in 2026, and other initiatives.
 

Refreshments by Gregory’s Soul Food

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Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority (LGCIA) Board

o  Chair: Robert Benstien


o  Vice Chair: Dianna Hartwell


o  Treasurer: Steve Bohnet


Member: Bob Van Arkel


Member: Hilary Kipp


Member: Kambriana Crank

Member: vacant


Member: vacant


If you are interested in serving on the board of directors of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation or want to learn more about the Lansing Corporation, visit this LINK or contact Kahleea Washington at kahleea@lansingedc.com to discuss opportunities in the Lansing Economic Area Partnership and Lansing Development.

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Lansing Gateway Commercial Corridor Mission statement

o  Chair: Robert Benstien


o  Vice Chair: Dianna Hartwell


o  Treasurer: Steve Bohnet


Member: Bob Van Arkel


Member: Hilary Kipp


Member: Kambriana Crank

Member: vacant


Member: vacant


If you are interested in serving on the board of directors of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation or want to learn more about the Lansing Corporation, visit this LINK or contact Kahleea Washington at kahleea@lansingedc.com to discuss opportunities in the Lansing Economic Area Partnership and Lansing Development.

Current Projects

The LGCIA is collaborating with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation’s Community Development Fellow, Kahleea Washington, to create the LGCIA’s Development and Financing Plan. This plan will enable the LGCIA to begin utilizing funding for public improvements along the Lansing Gateway Corridor, supporting the broader goals of the Lansing Corporation and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

About the opportunity

The LGCIA is collaborating with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation’s Community Development Fellow, Kahleea Washington, to create the LGCIA’s Development and Financing Plan. This plan will enable the LGCIA to begin utilizing funding for public improvements along the Lansing Gateway Corridor, supporting the broader goals of the Lansing Corporation and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

Required Documents

Click this LINK to download, fill, and sign, which is essential for engaging with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation and partnering with the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, crucial for the growth of the Lansing Corporation and Lansing Development.

Application

Submit your application to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation HERE, a key component of the Lansing Corporation and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership that fosters growth in the Lansing development sector.

Guidelines

Read them from the Lansing Corporation or discover more about the Lansing Development initiatives. You can also find details through the Lansing Economic Area Partnership and the Lansing Economic Development Corporation.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.'S)

·  A Commercial Corridor is a major street/ passageway lined primarily with businesses and commercial activity that serves the surrounding community.

• The Lansing Gateway Corridor is located in the northern part of Lansing, Michigan, running along N. Grand River Ave. from Waverly Rd. to the Old Town District.

• The LGCIA was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Lansing Gateway Corridor. The LGCIA’s sole purpose is to generate economic development and revitalization along the commercial corridor, in hopes of increasing the corridor’s yearly tax revenue and overall activity.

o  Chair: Robert Benstien


o  Vice Chair: Dianna Hartwell


o  Treasurer: Steve Bohnet


Member: Bob Van Arkel


Member: Hilary Kipp


Member: Kambriana Crank

Member: vacant


Member: vacant


If you are interested in serving on the board of directors of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation or want to learn more about the Lansing Corporation, visit this LINK or contact Kahleea Washington at kahleea@lansingedc.com to discuss opportunities in the Lansing Economic Area Partnership and Lansing Development.

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Point of Contact:

Kahleea Washington

Community Development Specialist at the Lansing Economic Development Corporation


Contact: 517-512-5122 | Email: Kahleea@lansingedc.com


As part of the Lansing Corporation's efforts, I focus on fostering growth in the Lansing economic area partnership and driving Lansing development initiatives.

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Lansing Economic Development Corporation

401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933

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