HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 7.11.25The 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, July 11, 2025 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Shelley Davis Boyd, Catherine Rathbun, Dr. Alane Laws-
Barker, Jonathan Smith (left at 9:27 A.M.), Bryan Britten, Dr.
Cristina Benton
Members Absent: Calvin Jones, Chaz Carrillo, Rawley Van Fossen
Staff Present: Kris Klein, Brian Swett
Guests:
Call to Order
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at
9:25 A.M.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, June 20, 2025 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Britten moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from Friday, June
20, 2025, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Member Smith.
YEAS: Unanimous; motion carried.
Financial Update
Swett offered updates on the Lansing EDC financials.
Human Resources Survey Observations
Chair Boyd gave a brief overview of results of the staff survey conducted by People Matters.
Chair Boyd mentioned that progress on some of the recommendations were already
underway but the Board expects updates on further improvements and suggested a
continued partnership with People Matters in future implementation.
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Micro-Loan Program Report
Watkins presented on the Lansing EDC’s Micro-Loan Program including status of current
loans and pending applications.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Member Rathbun discussed hosting a board gathering soon.
Chair Boyd mentioned 517 Magazine has a women’s golf event coming up for those
interested.
Other Business
Klein updated the Board on the status of Strategic Site Readiness Program agreements with
NorthPoint for former Plant 6. Klein mentioned that residents are showing interest in the
future redevelopment of the site and the Lansing EDC is hosting a community session to
discuss the project with the public. Klein handed out flyers for the upcoming event.
Klein discussed the Supporting Empowered Emerging Developers academy and that Board
members are invited for the first cohort’s graduation event in August.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Shelley Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjourn at 9:45 A.M.
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Kris Klein, President & CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)