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Resources for Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

To help downtown East Lansing businesses during this difficult time, a webpage with a list of known resources has been created. The webpage will continue to be updated as City staff becomes aware of additional resources.View the Resources for Businesses D...

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for “Daytime. Nighttime. Anytime. Place Project” in East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing (City) will activate several public spaces in downtown East Lansing and provide the community with more opportunities to socialize safely and support local businesses through a new crowdfunding campaign that ...

Community Art Exhibits to be Displayed in Downtown East Lansing Businesses this Winter and Spring

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In an effort to support local businesses and unify the community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the East Lansing Downtown Development Authority will be hosting three community art exhibits at participating downtown East Lansin...

Community Invited to Participate in “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority is excited to sponsor a “Why I Wear A Mask” Photo Contest this January. Community members can participate by submitting a digital photo of themselves wearing a mask in downtown East Lan...

Downtown East Lansing eGift Card Program Launches

UPDATE 12/23/20: The second round of the buy one, get one promotion for Downtown East Lansing egift cards has sold out, but you can still buy gift cards: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/east-lansing.

ORIGINAL RELEASE: EAST LANSING, Mich. — A second round ...

NEW! Downtown East Lansing Web App Launches

The City of East Lansing has launched Explore Downtown East Lansing, a new web app that allows community members to find the location, business name, address, block number and website for each business in downtown East Lansing using an interactive map. Th...

Masks Required Indoors, Outside in Downtown East Lansing

EAST LANSING, Mich. — At the East Lansing City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the City Council approved a policy resolution extending East Lansing Mayor Aaron Stephens’ declaration of a City State of Emergency and the requirement...

Parking Validation in Downtown East Lansing

Did you know that more than 55 businesses in downtown East Lansing validate parking? Community members are encouraged to take advantage of parking validation opportunities while shopping and dining local! View a list of the current businesses in downtown ...

Parking Options in Downtown East Lansing

Convenient, ample and affordable parking is located throughout downtown East Lansing. Garages and surface lots are just steps from the shops, eateries and other businesses that make downtown East Lansing a unique destination. Parking is also located just ...

City of East Lansing Launches Small Business Relief Program

EAST LANSING, Mich. — The City of East Lansing has launched a Small Business Relief Program that focuses on job retention throughout the East Lansing community.East Lansing businesses with income-eligible employees can apply to receive up to $10,000 in gr...

Temporary Expansion of Restaurant Outdoor Seating

The approval process has been streamlined and fees have been temporarily eliminated for the temporary expansion of outdoor seating for restaurants.