Member Newsletter

Attend the 2023 Progress and Upcoming US-127 & I-496 Construction Project Update zoom on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10 to 11 a.m. 

This seminar will update us on:

What has been done?

What still needs to be done?

Estimated Project end date?

How will traffic be affected?

The Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce its Board Officers for 2023. The complete roster is listed below:

CINDY BOWEN, CHA, CTA, Chair - Crowne Plaza Lansing West

MARCUS KIRKPATRICK, Vice-Chair - Delta Charter Township Parks & Recreation

KELLIE DEAN, Secretary/Treasurer - Dean Transportation/Dean Trailways

ERIC SUDOL, CTA, Past-Chair - East Lansing Marriott at University Place 

KENRIC HALL, CTA - Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol

TRACIE KENT, CTA - Residence Inn by Marriott & TownePlace Suites - East Lansing

REBECCA SELESKY - Residential and Hospitality Services, MSU

DOROTHY E. MAXWELL, MPA, CTA - Max Weingar Group       

GABRIELLE LAWRENCE - Ingham County Commissioner

“We are very fortunate to have such a vital, dedicated group of business professionals and community leaders comprising our Board,” said Bureau President, Julie Pingston. “As always, our goal in 2023 will be to work together for the best interest of our hospitality partners and to continue to grow tourism in the Greater Lansing region.”

The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) is pleased to announce it has named Meghan Ziehmer, STS, CTA, former associate director, as its new executive director.

“Meghan has been an integral part of the GLSA since she started in 2009,” said Julie Pingston, President & CEO of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB). “I’m excited to see her take on this role and continue the GLSA’s mission to be the leading voice of sports tourism in Greater Lansing.”

In her 14-year career at the GLSA that began as a sports intern, Meghan has served as tournament director or event chair for several national-level events with organizations like the National College Athletic Association (NCAA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), USA Figure Skating, USA Hockey, USA Archery, USA Gymnastics, and the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA).

We’ll keep you posted with more information as these events get closer. In the meantime, make sure these networking and educational opportunities are on your radar!

- May 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Member & CTA Mixer at Jackson Field

- July 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Member & CTA Mixer at Lansing Shuffle

- October 12th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Member & CTA Mixer: Looking Glass Brewery

Do you have a special Valentine's Day deal or romantic package? Or a general coupon for any day in 2023?

Submit your coupons and deals through the member portal. Let us help you entice visitors to come and experience your business any day of the year, whether it is for a special holiday or just a Monday. 

Need help getting into the member portal or adding your coupons? Email Beth Jespersen at bjespersen@lansing.org. 

February 19 is no longer an implementation date for an increased minimum wage or tipped wage. The Michigan minimum wage will remain at $10.10 per hour and the Michigan tipped minimum wage remains at $3.84 per hour. There will also be no changes to the current paid sick leave requirements. This is a result of the Michigan Court of Appeals issuing a ruling in the case Mothering Justice v. Attorney General on January 26th. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the State that Michigan's constitution does not prevent Michigan's Legislature from adopting and amending a ballot proposal in the same legislative session.

Sign 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 contact information


• Update your business website listing for both lansing.org and lansingsports.org


• Update your photos within your listing


• Offer a discount or special offer coupon


• Connect with industry peers


• Respond to Hotel, Meeting Facility, or Sports Venue leads


• Post a hospitality job 

CTA Classes are in-person events and will be held in the Choose Lansing^TM Board Room.

• Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM


• Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 1-5 PM


• Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 8:30 AM-12:30 PM

Register for a class.

Apply to the Kristina Scholarship Fund. 

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