Lansing business

Branding Lansing for insurance companies

Current State — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:35:17 +0000

Last week, company officials from Jackson National Life Insurance, alongside Gov. Rick Snyder and mayor Virg Bernero, announced a proposed $100-million expansion of its headquarters near Lansing. The project has rekindled an interesting discussion on marketing Lansing as a hub of the insurance industry. Four insurers-Auto Owners, Jackson National, the Accident Fund and Farm Bureau Insurance-already employ at least 5,500 people in Lansing, according to the Lansing Economic Area Partnership. The expansion plan, if it proceeds, would add about another 1,000.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:24:08 +0000

MLive's Angela Wittrock discusses Lansing business news

Current State — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:06:18 +0000

Niowave dispute comes to an end

Current State — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:09:09 +0000

For months, residents of Lansing's Walnut neighborhood and Niowave have a argued over how to improve the appearance of the particle accelerator company's pole barn. Bob Trezise, the executive director of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, updates the situation.

Neighborhood leader says Niowave offer forces 'difficult' choice

Current State — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:20:25 +0000

Recently, both sides in the dispute over a controversial pole barn built by Lansing-based Niowave expressed optimism that a deal could be reached that would make the building more palatable to the neighbors. Now, some Walnut Neighborhood leaders say Niowave’s latest proposal to fix the facade falls short. One of the leaders, Mary Elaine Kiener, offers an update.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:43:24 +0000

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:50:03 +0000

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:36:38 +0000

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:28:33 +0000

MLive's Lansing beat reporter Neighbors in Action featuring All Saints Episcopal Church; folk legend Janis Ian; and MSU students and staff in Beijing.

Legal setback for Lansing casino plans

Current State — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:52:35 +0000

A federal judge has dealt a blow to a Michigan Indian tribe seeking to build a casino in downtown Lansing.

Current State #36 | March 4, 2013

Current State — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:13:52 +0000

Today on Current State: A breakdown of the impending changes to Michigan's health care system; phobias and fears with the co-author of "Encyclopedia Paranoiaca;" a profile of new state representative Theresa Abed; sports with the Detroit Free Press' Joe Rexrode; and business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:40:56 +0000

MLive's Lansing beat reporter Angela Wittrock joins us every Monday for a rundown of the latest news about the local economy, business and development. This week, she discusses news that the Lansing State Journal plans to sell its building.

Current State #31 | February 25, 2013

Current State — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:20:39 +0000

Today on Current State: A breakdown of both state party conventions; sports with the Detroit Free Press' Joe Rexrode; a look at shifting enrollment trends at Michigan universities; East Lansing schools seek tech upgrades; and MLive's Angela Wittrock sorts out the Lansing metro's "real" GDP.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:56:25 +0000

Current State #26 | February 18, 2013

Current State — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:17:58 +0000

Today on Current State: Michigan's hazy medical marijuana regulations, sports with Joe Rexrode, Detroit's financial woes, MSU's global reach, and Lansing business news with Angela Wittrock.

Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock

Current State — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:16:37 +0000

MLive's Lansing beat reporter Angela Wittrock joins us every Monday for a rundown of the latest news about the local economy, business and development.

Current State #21 | February 11, 2013

Current State — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:27:18 +0000

Today on Current State: Local business leader and chairman of the MSU Board of Trustees Joel Ferguson opens up about business, politics; 21st century community building around the #lovelansing Twitter hashtag; sports with the Detroit Free Press' Joe Rexrode, Lansing business news with MLive's Angela Wittrock.