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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
Employment Laws poster updated for 2023
Employers reminded to display for employees
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 2, 2023) - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)...
Virtual reality, new venue – Planning and Zoning agenda 12/28/22
LANSING, Ill. (December 25, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Fashionette estate sale marks closing of iconic Lansing shop
Doors opened for the last time to Fashionette shoppers on Thursday, December 15
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2022) – Pat Kremer remembers buying much-loved Christmas...
Sneak peek: Upscale furniture and art boutique Cadou Decor opens Saturday
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 13, 2022) – Since coming to America in 1994, Summer Megdadi has always wanted to open her own boutique....
South Suburban College launches partnership with Pace Bus for free CDL training
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 11, 2022) – South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are have announced a partnership...
Christmas clock-out: Survey says productivity drops December 10, on average
Information provided by Mixbook Photo Company
ILLINOIS (December 9, 2022) – A survey of 3,000 workers by photo book company Mixbook examined how productive employees...
Video: A Thanksgiving/Small Business Saturday combo show
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2022) – Small Business Saturday (November 26) gives us an opportunity to talk about how thankful we are for the...
Video: What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects
A visual version of the business updates article posted on November 16
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 18, 2022) – The business updates article The...
Munster’s Katie Rose Boutique celebrates first year on Small Business Saturday
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 17, 2022) – In an era of online shopping and throwaway fashion, starting a boutique is a risky venture. But Monica...
What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects
A lengthy collection of brief updates about business developments on Ridge Road and Torrence Avenue
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 17, 2022) – With the...
Lansing Area Chamber announces leadership changes
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 15, 2022) - Chamber Board President Susan Thompson announced at a November 9 Chamber luncheon that her two terms...
Chamber Candy Cane Hunt brings residents to businesses across Lansing
Finished hunters enter for a chance to win $100 at the Chamber Pancake Breakfast with Santa
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2022) – Every...
Starbucks now open in Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2022) – At noon on Friday, Lansing's new Starbucks opened its doors for the first time to serve...
Hickory Farms opens temporary pop-up store in Lansing
At 17643 Torrence Avenue, through January 15, 2023
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 6, 2022) - Saturday, November 5, marked the grand opening of a...
Video: Finishing a busy year at VanDerGriend’s Farm Stand
Final day to purchase fresh produce is October 31
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 28, 2022) – VanDerGriend's Farm Stand has been offering the Lansing...