Member Newsletter
April 2022
President's Message
Have you noticed?? There are more and more sporting events, meetings, and conventions taking place all across the region! We’ve welcomed national competitions for archery, judo and bowling, students participating in Youth in Government, state high school championships for boys and girls basketball, horse expos, Michigan teachers of reading and science, and Michigan county officials. Thank you to all for going above and beyond for our guests even as our workforce has become smaller in many cases.
Congratulations to our Greater Lansing Sports Authority in securing a late booking for April 2-3! I love this testimonial from the event organizer about their ability to choose mid-Michigan once again due to their past experience of hosting an event with us.
“Thanks again - you SAVED THE SEASON! I’m so excited we were able to pull this together and looking forward to working with you and the team again! Thank you AGAIN for speeding this through! Can’t wait to be back to a place we know!” ~National Intercollegiate Running Club Association
April is Autism Awareness Month! The tourism and hospitality community in the region has been proactive in serving our visitors on the autism spectrum by providing sensory programming and opportunities throughout the community as well as initiating front line training on how best to serve all guests. The pandemic may have slowed our activity however, our partners have all stepped back up and are offering opportunities again for our neurodiverse guests to be welcomed to our community. Click here for further details about the sensory friendly opportunities.
Thanks for all your support! Please reach out to me at jpingston@lansing.org if I can assist you in any way. Thank you!
Julie
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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The Greater Lansing CVB celebrates Stephanie Wohlfert, CMP, CTA, GMS on her many professional accomplishments including earning her Government Meeting Specialist certification and being named one of the Society of Government Meeting Planner’s Top Young Professionals!
Read MoreThe Greater Lansing region prides itself on being a welcoming community and it is our goal to provide the best experience to all guests that visit. In 2017 the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau began a collaboration with regional attractions to provide a supportive and welcoming environment for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse individuals and their families. Multiple attractions have joined the partnership.
Read MoreSince 1975, the Hyacinth House has been owned and operated by Jim Schmidt and Dave Goodman. After 47 years, the ownership has transitioned to Cliff McClumpha who has worked at the store since he was 15 years old. Jim and Dave will remain with the company for the next year as they retire from the business. Hyacinth House works with the GLCVB in providing unique floral arrangements and plant rentals to enhance the many of the conventions and events that take place throughout the community as well as beautiful flowers for all occasions.
Congratulations to the Nelson Gallery on their first anniversary in downtown Lansing! The celebration was quieter upon their opening a year ago due to the pandemic and it was nice to celebrate this milestone with the great team at Nelson Gallery!
Jack Roberts was one of 12 honorees announced as this year's inductees into the National High School Sports Hall of Fame by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Congratulations, Jack!
Photo Credit from MHSAA News.
Rina Risper, president & publisher of The New Citizens Press, received a Cesar E Chavez award on March 28, 2022. Congratulations, Rina!
Last week, Lansing local businessman and developer Joel Ferguson was interviewed by the largest African American video oral history archival, HIstoryMakers for his influential role in the Greater Lansing region. Joel's long list of accomplishments has made a positive impact on the community and paved the path for future generations.
Congratulations, Joel!
I-496 will be closed between Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (M-99) and the Grand River. Traffic will be detoured on St. Joseph Street (westbound) and Malcolm X Street (eastbound).
Additionally, Grand Avenue between Malcolm X Street and St. Joseph Street will be closed and detoured. I-496 will remain open between I-96 and M-99 and between the Grand River and US-127. All local access off of St. Joseph Street and Malcolm X Street will remain open. This configuration will remain in place until October 2022.
Complete access to the downtown Lansing area will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.
For project news and updates, subscribe to the I-496 Ingham County project e-mail list.
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Read MoreSign up for free member portal training! In-person and zoom options are available.
Stay In the Know with the Member Portal:
- Access the convention calendar – see who’s in town. Great for outbound marketing
- Update your business website listing for both lansing.org and lansingsports.org
- Update your contact information
- Update your photos within your website listing
- Offer a discount or special offer coupon
- Connect with industry peers
- Respond to Hotel, Meeting Facility, or Sports Venue leads
- Pay Membership Dues Invoice
- Post a hospitality job opening on the website
- Post a public event to the website
National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) Spring Track & Field Nationals
Olivet College | April 2-3, 2022
MI Safety Conference
Lansing Center | April 12-23, 2022
MI Education Association 2022 Annual Spring Assembly
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | April 22-23
MI Townships Association 2022 Annual Conference & Expo
Lansing Center/Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol | April 25-28
2022 NCAA National Collegiate Bowling Regional
Royal Scot | April 8-9, 2022
2022 NUWAY Nationals
Lansing Center | April 8-10, 2022
2022 National Soccer Spring Classic
Hope Sports Complex | April 29-May 1, 2022
2022 Moneyball Shootout
Multiple local gyms | May 7-8, 2022
2022 Self-Determination Conference
Lansing Center | May 9-10, 2022
2022 MI Industrial & Technology Education Society Annual Convention
Radisson Hotel | May 11-14, 2022
Big Ten Softball Championships
Secchia Stadium at Michigan State University | May 12-14, 2022
2022 MDFA Annual Convention
Lansing Center | May 16-19, 2022
2022 iHemp Michigan Expo
Lansing Center | May 19-21, 2022
2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show
Radisson Hotel | May 22-25, 2022
2022 USTA Midwest Level 4 Memorial Weekend Tournament
Multiple area tennis courts | May 27-30, 2022
CTA Classes are in-person events and will be held in the Choose LansingTM Board Room.
- Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Apply to the Kristina Scholarship Fund.
Contact Melissa Nay with any questions.at mnay@lansing.org or by phone at 517-377-1410.
February 2022 – 48.2% | February 2021 – 39.0%
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