Lansing-based
Leap Inc. has received nearly $200,000 from the Regional Entrepreneurial Collaborative grant program. They will be using the funds to expand existing programs and promote entrepreneurship.
According to excerpts from the article:
Leap Inc. was one of nine state organizations to receive the grant, which was funded through Michigan’s
No Worker Left Behind Program and sought to promote new business growth in the state, according to a statement from Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The Lansing-based organization gathers business leaders in Greater Lansing to help foster entrepreneurship and was spotlighted because of its work with young people in business.
“We will focus on identifying our current entrepreneur support assets and work to reduce duplication,” Jodway said. “We will host programs to connect entrepreneurs with each other — something of great interest to this group.”
Leap Inc. also hopes to use the money to build an online showcase of resources and fund programs about innovation in schools.
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