HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 9.12.25The 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, September 12, 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, Bryan Britten, Rawley Van Fossen
Members Absent: Dr. Cristina Benton, Calvin Jones, Chaz Carrillo
Staff Present: Kris Klein, Brian Swett, Alex Watkins, Aurelius Christian,
Kimberly Lavon, Shay Manawar, Chelsea Dowler, Alex
Watkins, Kahleea Washington
Guests: None
Call to Order
Chair Shelley Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
order at 8:31 A.M.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, July 11, 2025 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Britten moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from Friday, August
8, 2025, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Member Van Fossen.
YEAS: SIX (6); Unanimous; motion carried.
Financial Update
Swett offered updates on the Lansing EDC financials for July 2025, including the July 2025
draft report by Clark, Schaffer, Hackett and 3-year comparative Income Statements and
Balance Sheets for July 2023 - 2025. Also noted is that the annual financial audit has been
scheduled for December 1, 2025.
Operations Update
a. HR Recommendations
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Klein informed the Board of progress on the HR recommendation and recent staff
professional development opportunities.
b. Job Posting
Klein informed the Board of posting for a Director of Economic Development is ending
September 12 and interviews are being scheduled with qualified applicants.
Michigan Talent Partnership Grant Application – REO Town Initiative (ACTION)
Klein presented the Michigan Talent Partnership Grant Application resolution for
consideration by the Board. Rathbun suggested that LEDC work with other local
organizations who have similar projects as LEDC.
MOTION: Member Van Fossen moved to approve the Michigan Talent Partnership Grant
Application Resolution as presented. Member Rathbun supported the motion.
YEAS: FIVE (5)
NAYS: NONE (0)
ABSTENTIONS: ONE (1) Smith
5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENSTION, Motion Carried.
Project and Program Updates
a. SSRP / Plant 6 Agreements Update
Klein updated the Board on the status of the Development and Disbursement
Agreements, as well as a recent mock site visit led by LEDC, NorthPoint
Development, and other stakeholders as part of the MEDC MI Sites Program.
b. LEED Initiative
Washington and Christian informed the Board that there will be new cohorts for the
LEED Empower Program and SEED Academy this fall. Staff presented a set of new
promotional videos for LEED programming.
c. Corridor Improvement Authorities
Washington informed the Board on the progress of CIA projects. Member Rathbun
inquired whether the CIAs get together to discuss their various projects. Washington
responded that LEDC has recently begun facilitating meetings of Board Chairs. Van
Fossen inquired whether they have considered combining efforts to save resources.
Washington responded that they have not been able to do that yet but would be open
to it if the opportunity presented itself.
d. Community Growth Academy
Dowler updated the Board on the progress of the Community Growth Academy.
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Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
None
Other Business
None
Public Comment
None
Adjournment
Chair Shelley Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjourn at 9:26 A.M.
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Kris Klein, President & CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)