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September 02, 2010
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The Lasting Power of Lansing's "Lunch With a Purpose"
By: Julianne VanWagenen, 8/25/2010
A few young leaders decided to spend one lunch hour a week volunteering for Lansing-area organizations. They ended up inspiring hundreds of local people of all ages to join them. (more >)
 
Roller Derby Rocks Lansing
By: Jeff Shoup, 8/11/2010
The sport of roller derby has a history going back to the 1920s, but a recent surge in popularity has found a hot spot in Lansing, which now hosts two teams of enthusiastic female competitors. (more >)
 
Landing in Lansing: Dan and Ashley Lamb
By: Suban Nur Cooley, 7/28/2010
Happily settled into their Westside Lansing home, Dan and Ashley Lamb are the quintessential modern couple. They sing in a band, support local business and have great jobs. They’re also here in Lansing to stay, and are thrilled about it. (more >)
 
Building For Bio-Manufacturing
By: Julianne VanWagenen, 7/14/2010
To counter the consequences of high petroleum prices, Capital region leaders are pulling together the components of a new bio-based manufacturing system that would also support researchers, farmer and parts suppliers. (more >)
 
Getting Comfortable With Failure
By: Leslie Wolcott, 5/12/2010
We're all guilty of touting success while hiding failure. But if we're serious about supporting entrepreneurship, a better strategy is to ask, "How can we help each other fail well?" (more >)