HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 1.10.25The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, January 10, 2025 – 8:30 A.M.
Lansing EDC Office - 401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones, Treasurer -
Catherine Rathbun, Sandra Lupien, Jonathan Smith
Members Absent: Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Chaz Carrillo, Jordan Sutton, Rawley Van
Fossen
Staff Present: Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian, Alex Watkins, Chelsea
Dowler, Kahleea Washington, and Shay Manawar
Guests: None
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:33 A.M.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, December 13, 2024 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Jones moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, December 13,
2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member Smith.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Corridor Updates
Washington discussed that the corridors will begin meeting for the new year next week. LGCIA is
recruiting board members. MLKCIA is focusing on an art competition and a Thriving Communities Grant.
The SSCIA marketing RFP closes next week. MACIA will be pursuing development efforts with a
contractor. The City of Lansing Façade Improvement program applications open next week. Full
applications due March 31st.
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LEED Initiative Update
Christian noted that January 29th will be the second Empower Cohort Graduation at The View. The
Developer Diversification Program steering committee will also meet on January 29th.
Project Updates
Klein updated the board on the Ovation and Neogen Projects. Manawar discussed SSRP/Plant 6.
Stakeholder meetings have been taking place, with a focus on community outreach and engagement. The
LEDC Site Committee has been meeting and making progress.
Committee Reports
Site Committee: The purpose is to identify key vacant, underutilized, or blighted sites in Lansing to focus
on Redevelopment efforts. Board members discussed the various committees and their focus. The Site
and Incentive Committees will now be one Committee.
Governance Committee: The committee chair was not in attendance to provide an update.
Chair Davis Boyd tabled the LEDC board meeting at 9:04 A.M.
Chair David Boyd called the meeting back to order at 9:13 A.M.
2025 LEDC/LBRA/TIFA Board Meeting Schedule Approval
MOTION: Member Jones moved to approve the presented 2025 LEDC/LBRA/TIFA Board Meeting Schedule.
Motion supported by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
2025 Election of Officers
Klein revealed nominations received for 2025 Board officers. It was presented that Shelley Davis Boyd was
nominated as Chair, Calvin Jones and Chaz Carrillo for Vice Chair, Dr. Alane Laws-Barker as Secretary, and
Catherine Rathbun as Treasurer. Discussion took place. No other nominations were presented. The 2025
Board of Directors ballot was provided. Chair Davis Boyd read the results.
Elections Results: Chair: Shelley Davis-Boyd. Vice-Chair: Calvin Jones. Secretary: Dr. Alane Laws-Barker.
Treasurer Catherine Rathbun.
MOTION: Member Lupien motioned to approve the results of the election of officers.
Smith supported the motion.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Member Sandra Lupien resigned her position on the board. She thanked everyone for the opportunity to
serve. Board members and staff thanked her for her dedication and service.
Chair Davis Boyd will present recommendations for HR Consulting at the February meeting. At the next
meeting, Dorshimer will provide an update regarding leadership training.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
Watkins commented on behalf of Dr. Laws-Barker, announcing there will be a Melanated Business Alliance
event hosted at the Lansing Shuffle on February 6th at 6:30 P.M.
Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at 9:25
A.M.
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Kris Klein, Vice-President
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)