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Rolling on the River

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, December 16, 2009
With the new Accident Fund headquarters and the construction of the new City Market, Lansing’s riverfront is coming alive. So what's next for the city's watery waysides?

Capital Ideas: Christopher Leinberger

Brad Garmon Wednesday, December 16, 2009
One of the nation's leading thinkers on real estate trends says walkable urban places are the future. So what advice will he have for Lansing on April 15?

Gearing Up for Smart Commute

Christian Czerwinski Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Lansing is kicking off a summer of Smart Commuting, complete with festivals, competitions, classes and lots of reflective gear. Check out the region's committed, car-free trekkers.

Capital Ideas: Thomas Stewart

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, December 09, 2009
One Capital region entrepreneur takes a look at social business, a business model he believes could give the region a positive boost both economically and socially.

Young Smart Global Lansing

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Lansing has plenty of networking groups and business organizations, but now it’s got something entirely different—a group of young professionals who are investing their time, businesses and ideas in creating a city they want to live in.

Lansing Indie Film Hits the Big Screen

Brad Garmon Wednesday, December 09, 2009
It's movie time! Lansing makes a notable big-screen debut on Sunday with the premiere of Michael McCallum's gritty new full-length, indie noir flick, Fairview St.

Lansing's International Flavor

Daniel J. Hogan Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tired of fast food wrappers and pizza boxes piling up in your car? Embark on a gastronomic quest by sampling some of Lansing’s fine world cuisine.

DeWitt's Creative Class(room)

Deborah Richmond Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Two DeWitt high school teachers are spearheading a movement designed to get students involved in community building and New Economy entrepreneurship.

Savory Smoke-Free Hotspots

Larry O'Connor Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Wave goodbye to the stinging eyes, graveling throat and clothes that smell like you've been in a fire. These fine establishments have found a new kind of smoke-free success.

Capital Ideas: Bill Flanagan

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Lansing and Pittsburgh have quite a bit in common as they scramble to reinvent economic success. Capital Gains talks with one of the leaders who helped the Steel City pull itself back.

Fighting for a Better Life

Kelsey Turek Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The Crown Boxing Gym in Lansing hosts more than a boxing ring. It also houses the HAWK Foundation, which brings at-risk kids support, life skills and a fun, physical outlet.

Welcome Suban!

Staff Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Meet Suban Nur Cooley, the Aussie, born in Switzerland, who is taking over as Capital Gains' Innovation editor. Did we mention she speaks Somali?

Making Money Matter More

Adam Molner Wednesday, November 18, 2009
More communities are turning to local currencies to encourage people to buy local goods, build neighborly bonds and reward unpaid actions. Is Lansing missing out?

Inspiration Through Incubation

Jeff Shoup Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Capital Gains takes a tour of the new business and education incubators that are becoming driving forces for economic and cultural reinvention in the Capital region.

Capital Ideas: Vincent Delgado

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, October 28, 2009
MSU's Vincent Delgado brings to Lansing a world's worth of new ways to look at issues like community engagement, immigration and entrepreneurship.
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