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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.
Journal launches Local Flavor Awards
New program seeks to introduce unique Lansing eateries to local residents as well as out-of-town guests
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2022) - When...
Video: A Thanksgiving/Small Business Saturday combo show
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2022) – Small Business Saturday (November 26) gives us an opportunity to talk about how thankful we are...
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
By Melanie Jongsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 17, 2022) – In an era of online shopping and throwaway fashion, starting a boutique is a risky venture....
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...
Greco Nut & Candy’s Renee Ryan celebrates 40 years of satisfying sweet tooths
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2022) – A staple among Lansing’s diverse shopping options is Greco Nut & Candy, and one of Greco’s...
Video: From plain to perfection – decorating fall desserts at Calumet Bakery
20-year decorator Lucy demonstrates with festive frosting
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 14, 2022) – The fall season is in full swing at Calumet Bakery,...
Honey Berry Cafe plans 2023 opening in Bakers Square building
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 11, 2022) – 3545 Ridge Road has sat vacant since Bakers Square abruptly shuttered in January of 2020. Now,...
Local Sierra Club hosts program on Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
October 10, 7:15 p.m.
Information provided by the Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra Club
FRANKFORT, Ill. (October 9, 2022) – The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra...
La Voûte: Homewood’s boutique hotel features French bistro
Chef Burt presents midwest fare with French essence
By Carrie Steinweg
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (October 6, 2022) – La Voûte Bistro + Bar is a south suburban...
Bubble tea and ‘a little mellow feeling’ both available at newly opened Starbuds Canna Cafe
Ridge Road cafe only sells products under the legal limit of THC, says owner Ruchit Patel
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 3, 2022) – A...