Member Newsletter

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our July 30th edition of Membership Moments with Melissa! We had a fantastic conversation with Adrienne Cooley from our marketing team, who shared valuable insights on how to collaborate with her for maximum exposure and success. It was a great opportunity to learn how to make the most of your membership benefits through smart, strategic marketing support.

If you weren’t able to join us live, no worries—the Zoom recording and a copy of the PowerPoint presentation are now available in the Member Portal.
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Mark Your Calendar!

Our next Membership Moments with Melissa is coming up on Monday, October 20 at 11:30 AM. We'll be diving into all things holiday, including a sneak peek at one of our favorite events of the year—Holiday Showcase!

Can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars for an exciting Member & CTA Mixer on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

We will be hosting our next mixer at REO Town Clubhouse in Lansing, Michigan. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow members and CTAs. 

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Location: REO Town Clubhouse

More details, including RSVP information, will be coming your way soon. 

Out of more than 300 full-service Marriott Hotels, Marriott East Lansing at University Place ranked #1 for staff service and #1 for intent to recommend. 

We're proud to have amazing hotels in Greater Lansing getting recognized for top-tier service! Congratulations!

The MSU Dairy Store was named the Grand Champion of the American Dairy Science Association's 2025 Ice Cream Competition. They won first place in two categories with Spartan Swirl and Beaumont Brownie Bliss as well as the overall competition. Be sure to stop by and check out these flavors if you haven't yet!

Congratulations, MSU Dairy Store!

Thank you to everyone who came out to the July 24, 2025, Member & CTA Mixer in downtown Mason, Michigan. 

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. 

• Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, November 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 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.