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
Community involvement is core to how we operate. We regularly partner with nonprofits, schools, chambers and local organizations throughout the Lansing area. It is not an add-on for us; it is part of why we chose to do business here.
Regional Partner
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.
Connect TodayLiving 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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