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Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Randy Thelen, The Right Place – EDLM’s Top 10 Michigan Growth PrioritiesOriginally uploaded September 5, reloaded Sept. 12th.
Chris Holman welcomes back Randy Thelen, President & CEO of The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI.
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity
Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, recently announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state’s population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to a...
2025-09-2606 min
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Bob Trezise, LEAP - EDLM's Top 10 Priorities To Drive Michigan’s GrowthChris Holman welcomes back Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing's REO Town, MI.
A unified list of Top 10 priorities for statewide growth has just been released — which of these do you believe will have the most immediate economic impact in Michigan, and why?
EDLM regions represent 84% of Michigan’s GDP. How does this collective voice help shape statewide policy compared to regional efforts acting alone?
Talent attraction and retention continues to be a major issue for employers. Can you explain how the proposed Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund would work in practice?
EDLM is c...
2025-08-2906 min
Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Keith Lambert, Lansing Area Economic Partnership mid-2025 UpdateChris Holman welcomes back Keith Lambert, COO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing, Michigan serving mid-Michigan.
Welcome back, remind the business community about LEAP?
Bob, completion of LEAP’s Small Town Enhancement Grant Program Delivered Big Wins for Rural Communities, tell us about that?
A big win last month, IONETIX set to invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Creating 53 High-Tech Jobs and Advancing Lansing’s MedTech Leadership, what else should we know about this?
What have been some other highlights from the first half of 2025, perhaps the recent Benchmarking report?
What else is on the horizon for the Lans...
2025-08-0806 min
Michigan Business NetworkMBN on the Road | Pure Lansing - LEAP in Delta Twp. for IONETIX Ribbon Cutting June 5th 2025Edited June 6th, reloaded June 7th.
Thursday, June 5th, MBN was On The Road to Delta Township, (SW Lansing metro) as IONETIX Invests $25.75M in Delta Township Facility, Creating 53 High-Tech Jobs and Advancing Lansing’s MedTech Leadership
Expansion includes new cyclotron, advanced isotope lab, and strengthens Lansing’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub
In this video remarks are shared by officials and leaders involved ahead of the ribbon cutting ceremony. Please bear with occasional wind noise on the video's audio.
Lansing, Mich. (June 6, 2025) — Yesterday, IONETIX, a leader in advanced radiopharmaceutical technologies, is investing $25.75 million to expand its Delta Townsh...
2025-07-1509 min
Tedi TalksTYD- S1 E-5: Let's Talk Economics w/Bob TreziseOn this episode of Today's Your Day Podcast, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) located in Lansing, MI. Tedi and Bob talk about the economy in the Greater Lansing, MI region and the State of Michigan. Bob shares with us his 35+ years of professional knowledge when it comes to economics, including what the pending tariffs could mean to our local and state economy. Tedi learned what tariffs actually are (think of a sales tax). This is another informative and educational conversation, one you do not want to miss. To learn more...
2025-05-151h 04
Michigan Business NetworkMedia Business | Bob Trezise, How Media Deals with Economic Development in 2025Originally Uploaded February 4th, reloaded April 6th
For Media Business Episode 83:
Tony Conley has a three-part conversation with Bob Trezise has been President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) since 2011, representing the Lansing, Michigan region (Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties) with an MSA population of over half a million.
During Bob’s tenure with LEAP, the tri-county Lansing regional economy welcomed private sector investment projects totaling over $3 billion, along with more than 6,400 direct-private jobs. This economic development success grew LEAP into a nationally recognized top 20 economic development organization (Site Selection Magazine, 2021 MacConway Award Winner).
Beyond LEAP, Bob has be...
2025-04-0519 minTedi TalksS3-E-16: Visiting the Lansing Region w/Bob TreziseOn this episode of Real Talk with Tedi, Tedi welcomes special guest Bob Trezise, President & CEO at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), located in Lansing, MI. Bob provides us with a recap of what happened in the Lansing region in 2022 and what we can look for in 2023. Tedi and Bob talk about all the great things happening in the Lansing region and take a trip down memory lane. You can connect with Bob at:Bob. Trezise:Website: https://www.purelansing.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureLansing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobt...
2023-03-3141 min
Michigan ReimaginedEp. 179: General Motors Makes Historic Investment in MichiganThe promise of electric motor vehicles has prompted significant investment from auto manufacturers. Joining Chris to discuss the newest and massive investment announcement, and what it means to Michigan, is the President & CEO of LEAP, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Bob Trezise!
2022-02-1521 min
At Home with Economics with Bo GarciaBob Trezise, President and CEO of LEAPThis episode introduces our listeners to Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and illustrates how (LEAP) works with business, education, and government to recruit new, and grow existing industry.LEAP WebsiteBob on Twitter
2022-01-0820 minTedi TalksE-23: For the Love of Lansing w/Bob TreziseOn this episode of Tedi Talks, Tedi chats with Bob Trezise, President & CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Lansing, MI. Tedi talks with Bob about his long-term career in economic development and his passion for all things Lansing. You can connect with Bob at:Email: bob@purelansing.comWebsite: https://www.purelansing.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PureLansing/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purelansing/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobtreziseLansing Region Benchmarking Report: https://www.lansingchamber.org/sotr/Phone: (517) 702-3387Disclaimer: The opinions and statements made by gue...
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