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Michigan State University commits to buy more from in-state suppliers

MLive Wednesday, May 15, 2013

MSU has announced plans to buy more goods from Michigan suppliers.

According to excerpts from the article:

Each year the university spends hundreds of millions of dollars on services, office supplies, construction materials, food, vehicles and other products. MSU on Tuesday announced it will make sure that at least half of the transactions are with in-state suppliers.

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Lansing Asphalt has opened new facility in Delta Township

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Lansing Asphalt has opened it's new facility.

According to excerpts from the article:

The company, part of Superior Asphalt Inc. in Grand Rapids, is operated by Jeff Kresnak. He hopes to hire 20 to 30 workers. The project, started in fall 2011, cost $6 million to $7 million.

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St. Martha nearer to $5 million dream of new parish hall, gymnasium, classrooms

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, May 15, 2013

St. Martha Catholic Parish in Meridian Township has asked local officials to approve an expansion of their facilities.

According to excerpts from the article:

The Rev. Jon Wehrle put it this way: St. Martha Catholic Parish’s $5-million plan to build a gymnasium, library, classrooms, parish hall, and locker-rooms has been in the dream stage for 24 years.

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After 40 years, Kositchek's reopening boys department

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, May 08, 2013

The Kositchek's boys department is reopening after closing in the 1970s.

According to excerpts from the article:

This time, the department, which opens later this month in a revamped mezzanine space, will cater to boys ages 8-18 in sizes 8-20. Part of the lineup caters to college students.

Kositchek took about 300 square feet about a dozen steps from the main floor and gutted it, installing new lighting, ceiling, floors and remodeling the space.

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Lansing scholarship program addresses IT talent shortage

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, May 08, 2013

A group of local organizations are working togeter to creat the Capital Area Tech Knowledge E-Pathways scholarship program to meet talent demands from the IT industry.

According to excerpts from the article

The Capital Area IT Council, Capital Area Michigan Works, Lansing Community College and other partners are working to provide an answer to the IT sector’s talent shortage through a $4.4 million U.S. Department of Labor grant.

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Jackson National Life growth a boost for Lansing

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Jackson National Life has announced a $100 million expansion and plans to hire 1,000 new employees.

According to excerpts from the article:

The insurer and and financial services company plans to add two buildings to its corporate headquarters site near Okemos Road and Interstate 96. The 1,000 jobs that will come with it — at an expected clip of 100 to 200 a year — will have a ripple effect on the local economy, which many community leaders welcome with open arms.

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Re-opening CADL�s South Lansing Library

Lansing City Pulse Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Capital Area District Library’s South Lansing branch is open after $125,000 worth of innovation.

According to excerpts from the article:

The library, at 3500 S. Cedar St., closed for seven weeks for renovations and its success has been immediate. It’s almost unrecognizable to long-time patrons.

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Grocery chain Valu Land to open Lansing location

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The new grocery store coming to Colonial Village is Valu Land.

According to excerpts from the article:

Valu Land, owned by Grand Rapids-based Spartan Stores Inc., is expected to open by late summer, spokeswoman Jeanne Norcross said. It will occupy roughly 20,000-25,000 square feet in the Colonial Village Shopping Center near the intersection of West Mount Hope Avenue and Boston Boulevard.

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3 development proposals advance for blighted downtown East Lansing area

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Three firms are vying to redevelop a key downtown East Lansing property after a committee narrowed the field down from six.

According to excerpts from the article:

The three firms — rental housing company DTN Management Co. of Lansing Township; Urban Cultural and Arts District LLC, represented by Lansing’s Studio Intrigue Architects LLC; and Lurvey White Ventures, a Flint developer — survived the first cut in an effort to repurpose 2.8 acres of publicly owned land near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Abbot Road.

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FRIB might get $55 million from federal government

The State News Wednesday, April 17, 2013

MSU's FRIB is included in President Obama's 2014 budget proposal.

According to excerpts from the story:

In his proposal, $55 million was allotted for MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB, in addition to more than $1.2 billion for various national higher education awards and contests and an increase in Pell Grant funding.

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Mayor Bernero welcomes new business owners to Old Town during ribbon-cutting ceremonies

MLive Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Five new and two relocated businesses in Old Town celebrated ribbon cuttings with Mayor Virg Bernero last week.

According to excerpts from the article:

The businesses, each of which has opened or re-opened in the past nine months, include Linda J. Beeman Studio, Salon 1131, Old Town Marquee, Portable Feast, Bradly’s Home and Garden, Michigan Historic Preservation Network and Michigan Community Resources.

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New hangar construction to start next month

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Charlotte airport will soon get new airplane hangar space that is expected to generate $27,000 a year.

According to excerpts from the article

Charlotte City Council approved a contract for construction of the 10-unit T-hangar with Johnson Diversified Services of Mason at its April 8 meeting. The addition will cost $424,092, which will be paid for through Federal aviation funds that are awarded annually for Fitch H. Beach Municipal Airport.

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HopCat brewpub gets final approval

The State News Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The site plan for the East Lansing version of the Grand Rapids-based HopCat brewery was approved East Lansing City Council meeting at City Hall.

According to excerpts from the article:

The bar is scheduled to be built on the ground floor of The Residences, 211 Ann St., the eight-story apartment building under construction downtown.

At its Feb. 27 meeting, the East Lansing Planning Commission unanimously recommended council approve the special use permit and site plan for the brewpub.

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HopCat brewpub gets final approval

The State News Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The site plan for the East Lansing version of the Grand Rapids-based HopCat brewery was approved East Lansing City Council meeting at City Hall.

According to excerpts from the article:

The bar is scheduled to be built on the ground floor of The Residences, 211 Ann St., the eight-story apartment building under construction downtown.

At its Feb. 27 meeting, the East Lansing Planning Commission unanimously recommended council approve the special use permit and site plan for the brewpub.

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Ingham County OKs clean-up funds for Douglas J project

Lansing State Journal Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Douglas J’s $10 million development plan has received a boost with the approval of funds from Ingham County to demolish the exsiting buildings and clean up contaminated soil at the site.

According to excerpts from the article:

The county board of commissioners approved a plan provide up to $328,000 through the county’s redevelopment authority to demolish the former Traveler’s Club, Triple Goddess Book Store and White Bros. A date for demolition is not finalized.

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