http://www.greaterlansingnext.com RSS feeds for Greater Lansing Next 60 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/230/26-Reasons-to-Love-Greater-Lansing.aspx#Comments 1 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=230 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=230&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/230/26-Reasons-to-Love-Greater-Lansing.aspx   grahams Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:230 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/229/Five-Ways-to-Go-Green-with-Your-Business-July-Greater-Lansing-Forward.aspx#Comments 1 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=229 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=229&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/229/Five-Ways-to-Go-Green-with-Your-Business-July-Greater-Lansing-Forward.aspx  Read an excerpt from the July issue of the Greater Lansing Forward by Tremaine Phillips and Rory Neuner.  grahams Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:229 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/228/Inspiring-and-Engaging-Youth-and-the-Entrepreneurial-Mindset.aspx#Comments 1 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=228 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=228&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/228/Inspiring-and-Engaging-Youth-and-the-Entrepreneurial-Mindset.aspx  A talk by Clifton Taulbert and Gary Schoeniger.  August 10, 2010 at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, East Lansing, MI.  grahams Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:228 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/226/Accelerate-Michigan-Business-Competition.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=226 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=226&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/226/Accelerate-Michigan-Business-Competition.aspx  View press release here.  grahams Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:226 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/225/Jordan-Skole-talks-msuENet.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=225 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=225&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/225/Jordan-Skole-talks-msuENet.aspx  Jordan Skole explains the msuENet program at the launch event on August 19, 2010 at the Technology Innovation Center grahams Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:225 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/224/Eric-Jorgenson-talks-about-The-Hatch.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=224 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=224&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/224/Eric-Jorgenson-talks-about-The-Hatch.aspx  Eric Jorgenson talks about The Hatch at the msuENet launch event. August 19, 2010  grahams Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:224 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/223/Dennis-Pace-on-TalkLansingnet-with-Walt-Sorg.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=223 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=223&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/223/Dennis-Pace-on-TalkLansingnet-with-Walt-Sorg.aspx  Dennis Pace of Pace and Partners, CoChair of the Placemaking strategy team talks 'talent, place and creativity' in Greater Lansing.  grahams Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:223 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/222/So-Whats-Driving-Greater-Lansing-now.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=222 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=222&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/222/So-Whats-Driving-Greater-Lansing-now.aspx  Greater Lansing is making headlines! grahams Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:222 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/221/Julie-Pingston-talks-with-Walt-Sorg.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=221 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=221&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/221/Julie-Pingston-talks-with-Walt-Sorg.aspx  Julie Pingston of the GLCVB gives an update about the Certified Tourism Ambassador program.  grahams Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:221 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/220/Connecting-College-Freshman-with-Community-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=220 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=220&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/220/Connecting-College-Freshman-with-Community-Update.aspx  The First Impressions Strategy Team, in collaborate with many others, is leading an initiative to connect college students with our regional community.  Several initiatives are already in place to connect with local businesses for internships and mentorships; however, we need to do a better job “selling our community” as a great place to live and play, as well as work.  Studies increasing point to the fact that college graduates are first choosing WHERE to live, then finding employment in that community.  Unfortunately, we can each relate a story or two about graduates who barely left campus or the East Lansing bar scene during their four-year academic career.  Most students simply have no knowledge of what the Greater Lansing region has to offer.  The First Impressions Strategy Team is currently connecting with folks who serve as “touch points” within the student body at Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, Cooley Law School, and elsewhere, at a time when they’re thinking about their future – admissions, career services, student life, etc.  We don’t want to duplicate efforts, but rather are trying to enhance existing initiatives to connect students with the Greater Lansing community.       grahams Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:220 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/219/The-Love-Lansing-Movement-is-Paying-Dividends-by-Tremaine-Phillips.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=219 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=219&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/219/The-Love-Lansing-Movement-is-Paying-Dividends-by-Tremaine-Phillips.aspx  Tremaine Phillips, CoChair of Talent Infusion gives his take on the Kiplinger article as well as the Love Lansing movement.  grahams Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:219 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/218/Jack-Davis-of-Regional-Mission-interviewed-by-Walt-Sorg.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=218 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=218&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/218/Jack-Davis-of-Regional-Mission-interviewed-by-Walt-Sorg.aspx  Jack Davis, CoChair of Greater Lansing Next, Regional Mission does an interview with Walt Sorg on the region's collaboration thus far.  grahams Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:218 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/217/Wayfinding-Project-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=217 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=217&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/217/Wayfinding-Project-Update.aspx  Both the Placemaking and First Impressions committees have identified Wayfinding as a future project. The teams have decided to collaborate to complete this initiative. Why is Wayfinding Important? Urban planner Kevin A. Lynch borrowed the term for his 1960 book Image of the City,where he defined wayfinding as “a consistent use and organization of definite sensory cues from the external environment”.  In short, it tells us how to get there.  Although numerous studies have shown the importance of good signage and wayfinding to navigate downtowns, one must only look as far as a poorly marked one-way street or remember when they repeatedly missed 'that street'.  Especially for visitors and tourists, good signage can help people make good decisions and 'get there' safely. Previous Work In 2002, the City of Lansing began working to improve wayfinding and signage within the city.  You can view a copy of this plan here.  These plans detail the type of signs, their location, and other specifics that you would need to roll out a comprehensive wayfinding plan. The second half of wayfinding, after the plan is finished, is in implementation and maintenance.  Elements of this plan were scaled back or eliminated due to budgeting issues since 2002, and given the lack of a regional comprehensive wayfinding and signage plan, it's time to look for better options. NEXT Steps Working with neighboring municipalities in the core urban area of Greater Lansing, members of the Placemaking and First Impressions Action Teams have proposed the creation of a regional signage and wayfinding plan, and to find innovative and sustainable ways to fund its implementation and maintenance.  It is more cost effective to broaden the scope of the project and split the fixed costs associated with its rollout - it may be too expensive to tackle alone, but if we pool our resources, we can do it.  In the coming weeks, Leap staff will be meeting with planners, public officials, private developers, business owners, and others to build the coalition necessary to carry out this task.  If you would like to know more or contribute, please contact Joe Manzella at ManzellaJ@GLNext.com. JManzella Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:217 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/216/Junior-Achievement-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=216 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=216&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/216/Junior-Achievement-Update.aspx  All Leap employees have taken the pledge to be a JA class instructor for the 2010/2011 school year. The challenge has been extended to increase the number of classrooms JA is taught in by 20.11% in 2011. grahams Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:216 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/215/Keep-Learning-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=215 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=215&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/215/Keep-Learning-Update.aspx  So far, 135 businesses have pledged their support for life-long learning in greater Lansing.  It's great progress to date, but to reach the goal of 500 businesses by the end of 2010 we need to step it up and show the community greater Lansing's businesses care about education.  By taking the pledge, local businesses agree to take one, no-cost step each month to show the community education is important.  Steps may range from sending an email to staff to participating in a local career day at a school.  To learn more, or join businesses such as Capitol National Bank, Michigan Farm Bureau Insurance, Biggby Coffee and BEKUM America in taking the pledge, visit www.learnforourfuture.org. grahams Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:215 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/214/Passport-to-Adventure-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=214 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=214&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/214/Passport-to-Adventure-Update.aspx  Passport to Adventure is going strong.  Students and families have until August 31 to fill their Passport postcards and mail them back for a chance to win an iPad, HP Netbook, iPod and more prizes.  For an update on prizes, to download a Passport or for a list of Passport destinations, visit www.learnforourfuture.org. grahams Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:214 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/213/Take-Pride-in-Greater-Lansing-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=213 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=213&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/213/Take-Pride-in-Greater-Lansing-Update.aspx  The event will take place in the summer of 2011 and will consist of community groups and teams improving a public area that needs help. Residents can submit an area that needs improvement and then the teams will execute throughout the year. grahams Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:213 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/211/Greater-Lansing-Regional-Brand.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=211 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=211&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/211/Greater-Lansing-Regional-Brand.aspx  The program plans to get started in the next few months. The plan will hopefully distribute collateral branded with the regional logo and tagline, in an effort to unify the region.  grahams Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:211 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/212/Greater-Lansing-Certified-Tourism-Ambassador-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=212 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=212&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/212/Greater-Lansing-Certified-Tourism-Ambassador-Update.aspx  This program works to offer a certification course to front-line employees who come into contact with any and all tourist and residents of Greater Lansing. The course trains the student on the assets and attributes of Greater Lansing and how to advocate for the region. The classes begin August 24th.  grahams Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:21:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:212 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/210/Extreme-Entrepreneurship-Tour-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=210 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=210&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/210/Extreme-Entrepreneurship-Tour-Update.aspx  This year’s EET will take place at the Hannah Community Center in November. The event will be open to the public and students. grahams Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:210 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/209/Insurance-and-Financial-Services-Cluster-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=209 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=209&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/209/Insurance-and-Financial-Services-Cluster-Update.aspx  The IFS Cluster is quickly growing legs and will soon be completely up and running. Jamie Hess, Education Consultant, Office of Career and Technical Education of State of Michigan is working with the IFS members to help develop a new finance curriculum in Michigan schools. The Education Workgroup is starting to work on a regional asset map of resources, indentifying skill gaps, and connecting academic programs to business needs. The IFS has continued discussion with both MSU and Olivet College to build a career path to the insurance/finance sector.  This would include developing short-term courses and certifications in the insurance /banking cluster and to develop talent in these industries.The Marketing Workgroup is developing a positive, strategic, industry-wide message addressing the assets and value of the IFS Cluster to the region, including the strength of the industry; job opportunities; and innovative leadership. grahams Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:209 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/208/Moving-Forward-by-Jeff-Smith.aspx#Comments 1 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=208 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=208&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/208/Moving-Forward-by-Jeff-Smith.aspx It doesn't take long to find great national press and top ten rankings about the Greater Lansing community.  In fact, the community and businesses within it, have been highlighted in Inc., Entrepreneur magazine, Kiplinger, and several other business news outlets in the past year alone.  It's no mistake, however, that this praise follows a great dipping point in our local economy.  The Greater Lansing community merely went back to what made us great to begin with: Innovation.  The region is moving forward and we have all of the tools in place to make this the next great century in Greater Lansing. JSmith Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:208 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/207/Clifton-Taulbert-comes-to-Greater-Lansing.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=207 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=207&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/207/Clifton-Taulbert-comes-to-Greater-Lansing.aspx  Pulitzer nominated author and journalist will begin his tour in Greater Lansing following the Leap board meeting. Clifton and Gary Schoeniger, founder of Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative will be touring the country on and speaking on the power of an entrepreneurial mindset. The event will be held on August 10, 2010 at 4pm at the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union Headquarters, 3777 West Rd. East Lansing, MI. Please RSVP at LeapInc.biz  View more information here.  grahams Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:207 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/206/Next-Bright-Idea-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=206 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=206&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/206/Next-Bright-Idea-Update.aspx  Next Bright Idea 2011 will be launching this fall in similar fashion as 2010. On December 6, 2010, the submissions will begin rolling in and voting can begin. The Next Bright Idea event will likely take place in early 2011. The prize will continue to be $5,000 and business coaching to the top 10 ideas. Stay tuned for more updates. grahams Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:206 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/205/REC-Grant-Update.aspx#Comments 0 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=167&ModuleID=620&ArticleID=205 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=205&PortalID=3&TabID=167 http://www.greaterlansingnext.com/Aggregate/tabid/167/ctl/ArticleView/mid/620/articleId/205/REC-Grant-Update.aspx  The Regional Entrepreneurial Collaborative grand put out by DeLeg is a grant given to enhance a regions entrepreneurial community. In Greater Lansing’s case, it would mean to align all the region’s assets to make becoming an entrepreneur extremely easy. The proposal was submitted June 25 and the grant award announcement is expected on August 9th. grahams Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:205