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We're a proud partner of Ourspace - 517's special A Night at the Soul Lounge event at Grewal Hall at 224 on April 19 featuring Moonchild and MikeyyAustin. You don't want to miss this event! 🎶✨ All proceeds from this event will support Ourspace's annual Juneteenth and Hispanic Heritage Weekend events, helping to bring culture, music, and community together. ❤️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6S9FMhk

Last week, Choose Lansing recognized two Downtown Lansing businesses for their anniversaries during its annual meeting: Insty-Prints Downtown Lansing celebrating 40 years and the Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center celebrating 60 years. Thank you both for being such a huge part of our Downtown community and the greater Lansing area! ❤️🏙️ 📷: Choose Lansing

St. Patrick's Day is almost here! Lucky for you, we created a round-up of some fun ways you can celebrate in Downtown Lansing. ☘️🎉 Check out the list here: https://lnkd.in/g5G8nXyi Did we miss one? Comment below and let us know how you'll be celebrating! 👇💚

🎉 Congratulations to Sparrow Bloom in Downtown Lansing for being named one of the 2025 Micro Business of the Year by Michigan Celebrates Small Business! Sparrow Bloom is a full-service floral shop offering wedding florals, daily arrangements, curated gifts, and private workshops. 🌿💐 📷: @liketheplanetphotography on Instagram

Thanks Mayor Andy Schor and the National League of Cities for recognizing our work advocating for more housing in Downtown Lansing and in downtown across the state of Michigan.

Are you wondering who the artist behind the 61st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn and Bunny Hop on the Square flyer is? 🧐🎨 That is local artist Cheyanne Britten! Cheyanne has helped bring vibrant art to our downtown several times, including our holiday window murals last year and now Bunny Hop on the Square! Thanks for bringing your creativity to our community, Cheyanne! 🐰🌸

Downtown Lansing will soon have two new restaurants! 📢 Check out this story from the Lansing State Journal about Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge and Sea Level, a fast-casual seafood restaurant. 🍽️🎉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gc6Frq2T?

Join Downtown Lansing for the 61st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Capitol Lawn & Bunny Hop on the Square on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, the community is invited to come to Downtown Lansing to get candy and treats and enjoy fun activities with Downtown Lansing businesses. More details: https://lnkd.in/gfDFg_x2

If you're looking for ways to support local, check out our Downtown business directory with the link below to find businesses to shop with, from personalized experiences, cool everyday items, and meals. https://lnkd.in/gnjP4c_x 📷: Middle Village and Ornamaloo

Collaboration, innovation, and actionable success stories were front and center at yesterday’s Michigan Main Street Director Training! It was an exciting day hosting Main Street directors from across the state for a dynamic, TedTalk-style workshop at the MEDC headquarters in Downtown Lansing. Directors shared invaluable programmatic tips, tools, and strategies that have helped drive economic vitality and community success. From effective storytelling to strategies for revitalizing downtowns, these insights are instrumental in shaping the future of Michigan’s Main Street communities. A big thank you to all the directors for their dedication to place-based economic development and their continued efforts in fostering vibrant, resilient communities across Michigan!