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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.
South Suburban College presents: Exploring the hidden power of racism in the workplace
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 5, 2020) – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College presents a...
Total Staffing Solutions opens new office in Lansing
Staffing agency has growing need for clerical, customer service, and manufacturing workers for local companiesby Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 2020) - "We are...
Local restaurants and bars: help us share your info again
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (October 17, 2020) - The Lansing community rallied around local restaurants and bars in March of this year...
IL unemployment drops for third consecutive month
Unemployment rate at 10.2 percent
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 16, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security...
Emergency loans available for small businesses impacted by civil unrest
Information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 15, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has...
Kacey’s Banquet Hall seeks new chef/caterer
LANSING, Ill. (October 8, 2020) - Kacey’s Banquet Hall, Restaurant and Lounge is looking for an experienced partner—a catering company and/or chef—to do business...
Waters Edge marketplace and Thrivent Financial hold ribbon-cuttings
New marketplace and a new location
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 2, 2020) – Both Thrivent Financial and Waters Edge Gift, Garden, & Pond Center...
October webinars support women-owned businesses
Free events offer insights and information from industry leaders
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 4, 2020) –...
Lansing Chamber offers street pole banners for local businesses
Deadline is Oct. 26
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 28, 2020) – The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce is again accepting orders for street pole...
Back to Business Illinois designed to promote small business reopenings
Health and safety program launched by Illinois Department of Labor is "non-punitive"
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 30, 2020) –...
Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau moves out of Lansing
Leaves aging building behind in favor of Olympia Fields location
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 24, 2020) – The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau's...
‘Most award-winning’ American Standard dealer based in Lansing
Meter family's South Suburban Heating & Air Conditioning has won awards every year since 1997
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LANSING, Ill. (September 15, 2020) - In a normal...
Thrivent moves financial services to Ridge Road
LANSING, Ill. (September 20, 2020) - In a year that has seen job layoffs, business shutdowns, a global pandemic, racial tension, and murder hornets,...
Applications open for Prairie State College’s job internship program for ages 16-24
Opportunity Works program for unemployed young people who want to explore career offerings
Information provided by Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 16, 2020) –...
Illinois schedules events to honor Latinx businesses and communities for Hispanic Heritage Month
Workshops and virtual events to link Latinx businesses to resources for growth
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
CHICAGO, Ill. (September...