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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.
MVP Studio and Spa to celebrate one-year anniversary
Open House scheduled for Saturday, August 27, 4 - 8 p.m.
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 8, 2022) - It was a year ago that...
Lansing’s Universal Martial Arts Ministry hosts national taekwondo competition
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (August 2, 2022) – This past weekend, Master El of Universal Martial Arts Ministry (UMAM) hosted his first annual national...
Google now occupies the James R. Thompson Center
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CHICAGO, ILL. (July 29, 2022) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the...
Statewide unemployment rate reaches lowest point since pandemic’s start
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL. (July 26, 2022) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the unemployment...
Outliers Apparel sells stand-out clothing on Ridge Road
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2022) – Reginald Jones always wanted to become an entrepreneur and own his own business. So much so...
Wigs in the Landings, asphalt shortages, budget approval, and more
Highlights from the July 19 meetings of the Lansing Village Board of Trustees
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 21, 2022) – The Lansing Village Board...
Tax-deductible donations now available
New partnership with Independent Arts & Media makes new benefits possible for The Lansing Journal and supporters
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 17, 2022) -...
Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce settles into new office near Bock Park
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2022) – The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce has moved its operations from its previous home at Roy...
Lansing history: Rispens Seeds, a growing family business
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2022) - The year was 1918. A young and restless Martin Rispens, who would reach his 18th birthday...
Video: Taking a pit stop at Fine Tune Auto for stories, tips, and unique cars
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2022) – Melanie swung by the shop at Fine Tune Auto to talk to owner Jason Brennan about...
Surplus equipment, training, and more offered at The Bunker on Ridge Road
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (June 11, 2022) – Richard Bolton is a Lansing resident and the owner of The Bunker, an Army and Navy...
National Taekwondo competition comes to Highland, planned by Lansing’s Master El
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (June 7, 2022) – Master El is the founder and Master instructor of Universal Martial Arts Ministry, a not-for-profit, faith-based...
More than a bike shop – Greenway Bikehouse aspires to be a Lansing destination
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) – Greenway Bikehouse officially opened on April 6, 2022, at its temporary location inside Visible Music College,...
Upscale entertainment restaurant KYNGZ hopes to open in Landings
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) – When the idea of opening a restaurant together occurred to five local friends,...
Thousands of truck drivers off the road due to marijuana violations
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Publisher’s note: The Lansing Journal is experimenting with a partnership with Stacker.com to provide in-depth features that may be of...