Member Newsletter

You're invited to the Summer Mixer with the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce!

Join us for a fun-filled evening in Historic Downtown Mason! We're kicking things off with great food, refreshing drinks, and good company - and wrapping up with live music on the courthouse lawn. 

Start your evening at BAD Brewingm where your first drink and food are on us!

When: July 24, 2025

Time: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: BAD Brewing Company | 440 S. Jefferson St, Mason, MI 48854

After the mixer, bring your lawn chairs and head over to the Courthouse Lawn for a high-energy performance by Mixed Flavors. The Mason Area Chamber of Commerce has a special reserved section for mixer guests - right up front!

Where: 315 S. Jefferson St., Mason, MI 48854

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

RSVP for Membership Moments with Melissa - July

Be in the know of all things tourism in the greater Lansing region. Sign up for our next Membership Moments with Melissa Virtual call on Wednesday, July 30^th at 10 a.m.

Register now!

Celebrating 52 New Members Through July 2025!

We’re only halfway through 2025, and we’ve already hit a major milestone—Choose Lansing has welcomed more new members than ever before in a single year! As of July, 52 incredible businesses have joined our mission to showcase Greater Lansing as a vibrant, welcoming destination full of amazing places to explore, dine, stay, and play.

This growth is a testament to the strength of our community and the collective impact of your continued support. Every new member adds value to our efforts to shine a spotlight on all that makes our region unique. Your commitment helps us market Lansing as a destination people want to visit—and keep coming back to.

Below is a list of our newest members so far this year. We encourage you to check them out, collaborate when you can, and continue to support the businesses that help make our community thrive.

New Members (January–July 2025)

• 517 Living
• Bento Kitchen Cravings
• BHouzeOriginals
• Challenges East Lansing
• Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
• Charter Township of Lansing
• Chateau Coffee Co. Okemos
• Cherry State Entertainment
• Choice Farm Market
• Cooper’s Hawk Lansing
• D'Nulffos Seafood & Chophouse
• Dave & Buster’s
• Desserts by Danaj
• Eaton Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
• For Crepe Sake
• Gillespie Group
• Graze on the Go Charcuterie & More LLC
• Groovy Donuts & Coffee (Lansing)
• Groovy Donuts & Coffee (Williamston)
• Horrocks Farm Market
• John Smoltz Strikeout Baseball Stadium
• Jollof Afro-Caribbean Lounge
• KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
• Lalafish
• Lansing Duckpin
• LCC Business & Community Institute
• LollyBean
• LongHorn Steakhouse
• Lotus Beauty Lounge
• METHOD Pilates & Fitness
• Moka & Co East Lansing
• Moka & Co MSU
• Moka & Co Okemos
• MSU Office of University Advancement
• Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
• P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
• Quark!
• Smash Shack
• Sultan’s Mediterranean – East
• Sultan’s Mediterranean – West
• TämBwoy Training & Recovery
• Texas Roadhouse West Lansing
• The Brew Cafe
• The Craft Bar
• The Exchange of Lansing
• The Hob Nob
• The Local Epicurean
• The Morning Post
• Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery
• Wendy’s – Downtown Lansing
• Williamston Farm & Artisan Market
• Zeedia Media

Let’s keep the momentum going—Lansing’s time is now!

Pat Gillespie, CEO of Gillespie Group, was honored with the prestigious 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Michigan and Northwest Ohio. 

This esteemed program recognizes business leaders who demonstrate exceptional ingenuity, courage, and a unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Each year, an independent panel of judges selects regional finalists and winners, celebrating their remarkable achievements in a dedicated awards ceremony. 

Congratulations, Pat Gillespie!

USA Today conducted a nationwide "10Best Readers' Choice Awards" contest to choose the Best Bus Services in American for 2025. For the second year in a row, Indian Trails was selected one of the 10Best!

Indian Trails was the only Michigan bus service to make the list. 

Congratulations, Indian Trails!

Photo from Indian Trails

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.