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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. LEDC Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, March 03, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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. LEDC Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, March 03, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at 9:48 AM. ________________________________________________________ Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)