In the News

Students to help develop City Center II future plans

The State News Wednesday, September 28, 2011

A class at MSU will help student become involved in the development of the City Center II project, which will replace vacant buildings on the corner of Abbot Road and Grand River and Evergreen avenues in downtown East Lansing.

According to excerpts from the article:

In the course, which is offered through the School of Hospitality Business, students will work with Strathmore, city officials and others involved with City Center II to develop strategies for four different sections of the project: brand development, sustainability and sustainable development, optimal efficiency design and financial assumptions of market demand. The students will present their findings at the end of the semester.

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East Lansing grant application could mean new Grand River Ave. development

The State News Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The City of East Lansing is applying for a Michigan Transportation Enchancement grant to help pay for a $750,000 project to make Grand River more pedestrian friendly.

According to excerpts from the article:

If the city is awarded the grant, additions to the area would include replacement of existing sidewalks, the addition of two medians to provide safe zones for pedestrians, trees and the addition of sharrow symbols — signs indicating the presence of a shared lane for bicycles and vehicles — East Lansing’s Community Development Specialist Heather Pope said in an email.

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Biotech firm plans facility in East Lansing

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Michigan Economic Growth Authority board has approved a brownfield plan for an East Lansing biotechnology company who intends to redevelop a former public works property.

According to excerpts from the article:

Working Bugs LLC received approval for nearly $400,000 in state and local tax incentives to revamp East Lansing's former public works garage and administrative facilities at 2000 Merritt Road.

The company paid $350,000 for the property and plans to invest about $975,000 to clean up and turn it into a green manufacturing site.

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Behaviorist hired by MSU vet hospital

The State News Wednesday, August 31, 2011

MSU has hired a new kind of veterinarian for their vet hospital with an eye on developing a veterinary behaviorist program down the road.

According to excerpts from the article:

Rigterink, MSU’s first veterinary behavior resident, started seeing exclusively behavior cases at the MSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, or VTH, in June.

Chairperson of the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences Charles DeCamp said having an animal behaviorist resident is significant. There are only 40 or 50 board certified animal behaviorists in the U.S.

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Dancers Project seeks to energize Okemos, East Lansing communities

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, August 10, 2011

A growing non-profit dance company has been training local dancers at no cost in Okemos and East Lansing.

According to excerpts from the article:

In its start-up season, the Community Dance Project involved four choreographers and eight dancers.

Now, six years later, 16 choreographers and 42 dancers will bring their infectious energy to five shows, four dates and three locations, with two different dance programs.

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East Lansing fraternity house becomes apartments

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, August 10, 2011

A new apartment building in East Lansing leads a new trend in upscale student housing.

According to excerpts from the article:

The area's newest apartments - including the old fraternity house and a 220-unit complex east of Hagadorn Road - discard the stereotype of cramped, run-down college housing.

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MSU gets 'radioactive' pharmacy

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, August 03, 2011

A new pharmacy on MSU's campus will soon open, but not operate like a typical pharmacy.

According to excerpts from the article:

Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health Inc. opened a "radio-pharmacy" at MSU, where it will distribute radioactive materials used in PET scans. It will start dispensing doses in early August.

The company, one of the nation's largest pharmaceutical and medical equipment suppliers, has worked with the university for seven years. Cardinal pays MSU a lease and royalties fees to use its medical cylotron to produce radioactive materials that are injected into the body for PET scans.

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Michigan Flyer could expand bus routes

The State News Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Michigan Flyer, which is associated with Owosso-based Indian Trails, is looking to add twice as many travel opportunities to and from East Lansing.

According to excerpts from the article:

Michigan Flyer, an airport shuttle service providing shuttle trips between East Lansing and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, plans to add a new route to its schedule this fall.

The additional route would utilize I-96 to make stops in Howell, Mich., Brighton, Mich., Ann Arbor and Detroit.

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MSU plans workshops to boost businesses

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Michigan State University has announced plans to help Michigan companies find new markets with a series of workshops over the next 18 months.

According to excerpts from the article:

The university said it's using an $180,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to work with regional agencies on boosting exports in two of the state's most chronically struggling regions.

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East Lansing businesses selected for grants

The State News Wednesday, July 20, 2011

East Lansing was selected as one of two cities sharing a total of $26,000 in grants from the software company Intuit to benefit local businesses.

According to excerpts from the story:

After East Lansing was selected as a winning city, three local businesses in the city were selected in a raffle to receive a $5,000 cash grant. East Lansing's Chamber of Commerce also was awarded an $11,000 grant.

"The three that were chosen all have potential for expansion and so that's exciting that they were chosen," Mullins said.

How the money is used is up to the recipients to decide.

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Local restaurant looks to expand

The State News Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Reno's Sports Bar in East Lansing plans to expand their current building including the patio and bathroom areas.

According to excerpts from the article:

Restaurant owner Jessie Stipcak said she hopes the changes made will give the restaurant a modern, polished look, while creating more space and increasing sales.

Stipcak said construction is scheduled to begin in late August and be completed in October.

The exact cost of the project is unknown but is expected to be more than $100,000.

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Hotel back on for City Center II

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011

After previously changing plans, developers of the City Center II project in East Lansing have announced that the Hotel Indigo will be a part of the development.

According to excerpts from the article:

Strathmore Development Co. recently finalized architectural plans for the 115-room, 85,000-square-foot hotel. Hotel Indigo is operated by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, whose chains also include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.

Hotel Indigo spokeswoman Mary Dogan said the hotel should open in spring or summer 2013.

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Cancer center sought for East Lansing

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Compass Health Care is a group of 19 area physicians and health care businesses who have applied for state approval to open a cancer treatment center in East Lansing.

According to excerpts from the article:

The $9 million Compass Cancer Center, which could open in late 2012 or early 2013, would be paid for by the local physicians. They plan to construct a two-story, 22,000-square-foot office in East Lansing. Wald would not say where the center will be located because the group is still working on details with a developer.

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Downtown housing perfect for students

The State News Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The East Lansing City Council approved ground-breaking on the St. Anne Lofts, an eight-story mixed used building in downtown East Lansing last week.

According to excerpts from the article:

The project � brainchild of A&G Partnership developers David Krause and Doug Cron � will have a little bit of everything: retail space, housing and parking. The developers also have plans to construct the St. Anne Lofts, a four-story, mixed-use building that will be mainly dedicated to retail space and housing, while also featuring an open-air restaurant.

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Spartan Tech Center to open downtown

The State News Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A new computer repair shop opens on Abbott in Downtown East Lansing.

According to excerpts from the article:

Spartan Tech Center will be filling the vacancy left by Swirlberry and is owned by Adna Technologies, a Lansing-based company that offers information technology services. The store will open for business sometime next week, with a more formal store opening happening in mid- to late July.

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