President's Message
At the beginning of this new year, I would like to take a moment and share great appreciation for our amazing team members! There is no team that is more dedicated and passionate about this community than the team working on your behalf. Thank you to the entire Choose LansingTM team!!!
I also thank and recognize the Choose LansingTM Board of Directors, Team Lansing Foundation Board of Directors and the members of the Lodging Advisory Board for their work over the past year! We welcome Marcus Kirkpatrick (Delta Parks & Recreation) as the 2024 Chair of the Board as we thank Cindy Bowen (General Manger, Crowne Plaza Lansing West) for her service over the past two years as Chair! Choose LansingTM is extremely fortunate to have such dedicated Board members who lend their expertise and time in so many ways. Thank you!
We look forward to our Annual Meeting on February 27 to share the successes of 2023 for the tourism and hospitality industry and sharing the next steps for 2024! Register soon and we’ll see you at the Breslin Center!
Please reach out to me at jpingston@lansing.org if I can assist you in any way. Thank you!
Julie
Join us for this virtual seminar from Jaimie Hutchinson, Director of MSU WorkLife Office, on workplace mental health and wellbeing.
Did you know that most adults will spend around half of their waking life at work? So it’s no surprise our workplace plays a significant role in shaping our mental health and overall well-being. Employers have a unique opportunity to not only invest in the mental health and well-being of their workforce but also to strengthen their organizations’ success by doing so. This session will explore the framework released by Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, for guiding workplaces in promoting the health and well-being of our workers and communities.
When: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Time: 9 to 10 a.m.
Where: Zoom
Register to Attend
Join us for this FREE seminar. This 2-hour program presented by Justin Moore of Spartan Krav Maga, will give you and your organization the tools to help deal with the unexpected. The presenter will show participants what to look out for and what to do in a bad situation.
When: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 9-11 AM
Where: The session will be held on-site at the Choose Lansing Offices. Ample free parking is available on site.
Register to Attend
Julie Pingston received the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce on December 6, 2023. Julie was recognized for her leadership in the community and advocacy for tourism and accessibility in the Lansing region.
Congratulations, Julie!
Watch 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient Julie Pingston.
The Lansing Sports Commission is being recognized as one of Playeasy's 2023 Destination Marketing Award recipients. The award goes to the top/most active Destinations in regards to Playeasy's marketing tools. Congratulations, Lansing Sports Commission!
Learn about Playeasy's Awards
Choose LansingTM is excited to introduce Cindy Holmes, our new administrative assistant. Cindy brings more than a decade of customer service-focused, administrative experience to the Choose LansingTM team. In her role as administrative assistant, Cindy will be the primary point of contact for all incoming phone calls and visitor inquiries, as well as providing clerical support for all departments.
Learn more about Cindy
Lorin Cumberbatch, owner of Skin Studio 211, is the 2023 ATHENA Powerlink Award recipient. Lorin spent the year working with an expert advisory panel to help her grow her business. Congratulations, Lorin! Pictured: Sherri Jones and Lorin Cumberbatch
Lindsey Coffelt, co-owner of Graze Craze in Okemos, was recently elected Vice President of the Graze Craze National Ad Fund Board. The Ad Fund Board is responsible for developing, producing, and administering marketing programs designed to increase brand awareness for all stores nationwide. Congratulations, Lindsey!
The DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing held its ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand re-opening celebration on January 10, 2024. The completely renovated, full-service hotel is located in the heart of downtown. It offers 257 guest rooms, is connected to the Lansing Center and is located two blocks from the state Capitol. Congratulations, DoubleTree! Pictured: DoubleTree Staff and Mayor Andy Schor
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Construction will begin in the spring of 2024 and will focus mainly on the 200 and 300 blocks of S. Washington Square. It is anticipated to wrap up in November 2024. The project will include: - Combined sewer seperation - Complete reconstruction of the street - Consumers Energy Natural Gas line repair/replacement - LBWL water main replacement and steam main repair/replacement - Rebuilding sidewalks - Removing and replacing trees and streetlights - Looking at parking changes along S. Washington Sq.
New Members
Prime Time Awards
Prime Time Awards, Inc. located in the Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing, Michigan, has been providing high quality awards, recognition and…
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The Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge & Bistro
Welcome to The Comfort Zone Cigar Lounge & Bistro. Your Premier Cigar Lounge is nestled in the Capital City, providing ambiance, cigars, drinks…
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The Hidden Gem Venue
We are a full-service event and wedding venue located near Lansing, Michigan in the lovely community of Holt. Our facility offers indoor and…
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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 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
- Order Visitor Guides
MI Agri-Business Association – 2024 Winter Conference & Trade Show
Lansing Center | January 8-10, 2024 | 1100 attendees
2024 Tier I Hockey Federation Showcase
East Lansing Ice Cube | January 12-14, 2024 | 150 Players
MSU - College of Osteopathic Medicine - Department of Psychiatry - 2024 Safe and Sound Schools
Lansing Center | January 14-18, 2024 | 500 Attendees
MI High School Football Coaches Association - 2024 Annual “Winners Circle” Coaches Clinic
Lansing Center | January 18-20, 2024 | 1500 Attendees
DanceMakers, Inc – 2024 DanceMakers
Lansing Center | February 1-3, 2024 | 700 Attendees
American Water Works Association - MI Section 2024 Joint Expo & Operators Day
Lansing Center | February 6-7, 2024 | 800 Attendees
2024 Walk of Fame Cheer and Dance Championships
Lansing Center | February 17, 2024 | 1000 Athletes
2024 MCCAA/NJCAA Region XII Bowling Championships
Royal Scot | February 16, 2024 | 100 Bowlers
MI Transition Services Association - 2024 Annual Conference
Lansing Center | February 20-23, 2024 | 350 Attendees
2024 USA Archery JOAD & Indoor National Championship
Ingham County Fairgrounds | February 23-25, 2024 | 400 Athletes
2024 Drop It Like It’s Hot Invitational Gymnastics Tour w/ Katelyn Ohashi
Lansing Center | February 23-25, 2024 | 800 gymnasts
MI FFA Association - MI FFA 2024 Annual State Convention
Michigan State University | February 28-March 1, 2024 | 3000 Attendees
2024 NJCAA Men and Women’s Bowling National Championships
Royal Scot | February 29-March 3, 2024 | 225 Athletes
- 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.
Apply to the Kristina Kauffman Scholarship Fund.
Contact Melissa Nay with any questions.at mnay@lansing.org or by phone at 517-377-1410.
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