Member Newsletter

Join Melissa Nay for a quarterly virtual update on Greater Lansing tourism. Maximize your membership by staying "in the know" about key developments and opportunities.

This quarter highlights:

• Special guest Brandie Putnam from Choose Lansing's Services Team on Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at MSU
• New Anderson Economic data
• Recap of 2024 tourism stats (in case you missed the Annual Meeting)
• Hot upcoming conventions and sporting events for May, June and July
• New restaurants, developments, and other impactful projects happening in the region
• Update on passes and summer campaign

We will end the session with a SOUND OFF moment, during which you can ask your burning questions and share important information!

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Location: Virtual via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Join us for a FREE seminar at our Choose Lansing office in downtown Lansing. This is a two-hour basic class for First Aid, CPR & AED. The class offers a quick and easy way to get the tools needed in case of an emergency. Our certified trainer will teach the quick basics to help you in an emergency until trained help arrives. This course is taught in a dynamic and hands-on way with a National Safety Council industry-leading curriculum and content from experts in occupational first aid training.

***You will not receive a full certification certificate for this class as this is a basic knowledge class.

When: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: Choose Lansing | 500 E. Michigan Ave, Ste. 180. Ample free parking is available onsite accessible from Cedar Street and Larch Street. 

Come experience the excitement at High Caliber Karting & Entertainment! Discover their dynamic event spaces perfect for team building, celebrations, and more. Our host has a fun game planned to help you explore the facility, and with Karaoke in full swing, the energy will be unbeatable! Enjoy light appetizers and a drink ticket on us—don't miss out on the fun!

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Time: 4:30-6:30 PM

Where: Double Clutch Bar of High Caliber Karting at Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave Suite 800, Okemos, MI 48864

Parking: West entrance near Launch Trampoline Park

In Partnership With: Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and High Caliber Karting and Entertainment

Choose Lansing is teaming up with Lansing Foodies and Lansing 5:01 for a weeklong culinary celebration in the 517! Join us for Lansing Restaurant Week from May 10-17, 2025.

We’re inviting restaurants to be part of the excitement by offering a $7 dish and/or a $5 specialty drink of your choice that will be available throughout the week. Participation is completely free and you keep 100% of the profits!

Impression 5 Science Center has been named the #1 Best Children's Museum in the U.S. by Newsweek! 

Congratulations, Impression 5!

The Member Portal is your one-stop shop for maximizing your membership benefits. Choose Lansing offers convenient in-person or Zoom virtual training to best fit your schedule. Here's a glimpse of what you can accomplish:

Boost Your Online Presence

Update your business listings on both Lansing.org and LansingSports.org to ensure potential customers always have the latest information.

Showcase your business with fresh photos on your website listing.

Generate Business & Leads

Access the convention calendar to see who's in town. Great for outbound marketing.

Respond directly to leads for hotels, meeting facilities, or sports venues.

Offer exclusive discounts or special coupons to attract new customers.

Connect & Network

Easily connect with your industry peers and expand your professional network. 

Manage Your Account & More

Post hospitality job openings directly to the website to find top talent. 

Pay your membership dues quickly and conveniently.

Promote your public events.

Order visitor guides for your guests and clients.

Update your contact information so you never miss an important update.

Contact Beth Jespersen with questions or to set up your member portal training. 

• Monday, November 16, 2026, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, February 18, 2027, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 10, 2027, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, May 17, 2027, 1 p.m. to 5 pm.m.
• Wednesday, June 9, 2027, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All classes will be located at the Choose Lansing® offices, located at 500 E. Michigan Ave.  Ste 180. Free parking is available in the back of the building that can be accessed from both Cedar & Larch Streets. Light refreshments are provided at each class.

Register for a class.

Apply to the Kristina Kauffman Scholarship Fund. 

Contact Melissa Nay with any questions.at mnay@lansing.org or by phone at 517-377-1410.