Economic Development with Bob Trezise

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The Lansing region has had over 2 billion dollars of economic development over the last four years.

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Nov 02, 2016

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The Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) is a coalition of area leaders committed to building a prosperous and vibrant region where businesses can thrive. To do this, we help entrepreneurs start new businesses, help existing businesses grow, and attract new businesses to the region. Visit the Lansing Economic Area Partnership on the web, on Facebook, or follow on Twitter.

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