HomeMy WebLinkAbout03- 03- 23 Lansing Economic Development Corp Meeting 03.03.2023 Minutes
The Lansing Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to create quality jobs, diversify the local economy and
improve overall quality of life by attracting, expanding and retaining business and industry in the City of Lansing.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, March 03, 2023 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 230 N. Washington Sq., Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chaz Curlillo, Calvin Jones, Barbara Kimmel, Sandra Lupien,
Catherine Rathbun, Jordan Sutton
Members Absent: Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Shelley Davis Boyd, Michael McKissic
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian,
Simon Verghese
Guests: Rhonda Jones (Board of Water and Light)
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:33
AM.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday February 03, 2023 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Rathbun moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday,
February 03, 2023, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member
Chaz Carrillo.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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Update on Financials
Standler provided an update to the board by briefly covering the Profit & Loss Report. There
were no questions or concerns.
LEED Initiative Update
Christian provided an overview of the LEED Program for new board members.
Seven proposals were received, and a firm called “Operation School” was chosen by the
LEED Committee for the technical assistance program. An agreement is being drafted.
Update on Marketing and Branding Effort
The Lansing EDC has been going through a three month effort to rebrand the Lansing EDC.
The efforts with M3 are almost complete. A logo and brand standards document will soon
be presented to the board.
Projects Update
Karl incorporated the Projects Update with his presentation of the Annual Report document.
Staff provided an overview of the Annual Report which includes approved, completed, and
projects underway as well as CIA’s and the Façade Program.
Annual Report
Karl introduced the Lansing EDC 2022 Annual Report document. Staff provided an overview
of the report which included Lansing EDC Projects and Programs.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Member Carrillo suggested there is opportunity to add to the value that there is minority
representation and leadership.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
None.
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Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 9:48 AM.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)