HomeMy WebLinkAbout11- 03- 2023 Lansing Economic Development Corp Meeting Minutes 11.03.23The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
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Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, November 03, 2023 – 8:30 AM
LEDC Office – 401 South Washington Sq. Ste. 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Calvin Jones, Vice-Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Secretary - Dr.
Alane Laws-Barker, Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun, Chaz Carrillo,
Jordan Hankwitz, Sandra Lupien, Michael McKissic, Jordan Sutton
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian, Alex
Watkins, Kahleea Washington
Guests: Dustin Howard (333 Plumbers and Pipefitters), DeShaun (BWL
Commission)
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:36 AM.
Welcome to the new Lansing EDC Office
Dorshimer welcomed board members and guests to the new Lansing EDC office and the first
board meeting at the new location.
Board Member Transition
Member Hankwitz announced he is leaving the City of Lansing and Nicholas Montry will be
standing in as interim director.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday September 22, 2023 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Davis Boyd moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday,
September 22, 2023, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member
Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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Update on Financials
Standler discussed that FY 2024 is starting out favorably and on track for the beginning of the
fiscal year. Interest rates have provided interest income that surpasses what has been budgeted
for the year.
LEED Initiative Update
Christian updated the board regarding the LEED program. The Empower Program is halfway
through. Christian provided updates on individual participants of the program. He also reported
that he was meeting with key stakeholders and BIPOC developers to frame programs to help the
BIPOC Business community.
Projects, Programs, and Corridor Updates
Washington provided an update on the Lansing Gateway project. Washington also mentioned
the Placemaking project that she is in the process of working on. The RAP 2.0 announcement
includes five Lansing businesses that will be receiving funds. The Iris, ROECO, Prudden Wheel
Lofts, Child and Family Charities, and South Waverly Community Center.
Operations Update
Dorshimer updated the board on the departure of staff member Simon Verghese.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Chair Jones requested an update on the Red Cedar Project at a future meeting.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at
9:15 AM.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)