Leap will build on the existing entrepreneurship initiatives in the region to expand their scope, coverage, and impact, by working with other local economic development entities to expand existing entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives and create new ones.  We will cultivate a culture and spirit of creative entrepreneurism throughout the region by promoting attitudes that are supportive of entrepreneurship.  We will initiate and expand entrepreneurship training and opportunities throughout our regional education system, and create and support programs that focus on innovation to create a culture that celebrates learning and ideas.  We will expand incubator opportunities into other communities in the region.

Cultivate a Culture and Spirit of Creative Entrepreneurism throughout the region that breeds, attracts, and cultivates entrepreneurs by promoting attitudes that are supportive of entrepreneurship and mentoring entrepreneurs.

Initiate and expand entrepreneurship training and opportunities throughout our regional education system, from local school districts to colleges and universities. Create and support programs that focus on innovation – creating a culture that celebrates learning and ideas.

Expand incubator opportunities such as the new Technology Innovation Center in East Lansing into other communities in the region.