Economic Development
Since its creation in 1956, The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has provided staff as data and analysis resource to the public and economic developers working actively in matters regarding regional economic development.Since 1986, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has been an Economic Designated District as appointed by the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). This designation allows TCRPC to receive planning grant dollars from EDA as well as providing every municipality within the three county region, eligibility for EDA's different investment programs (if they meet qualifications as set by EDA):
- Public Works and Economic Development
- Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA)
- Research and National Technical Assistance
- Local Technical Assistance
- Planning Program
- University Center Economic Development, and
- Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms
More information can be found on the EDA website: http://www.eda.gov/
Requesting 2013-2016 Economic Development Projects
We need your help to successfully advance economic development in our region. Momentum Lansing Region is a new initiative from Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) and its partner, Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Inc., to update our region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (the "CEDS"). The CEDS is an economic development work plan that identifies and prioritizes regional economic development projects. Projects listed can become eligible for U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) funding. Listing a proposed project that creates or retains jobs will facilitate regional coordination and attract new funding opportunities. We are now calling for projects for 2013-2016. Submit brief project concepts at www.momentumlansing.com. We will host meetings of economic development professionals to review projects and to release a summary document before the end of June for review before submitting it to the USDOC. Projects to list or include are not limited to infrastructure improvements.
| Public Works to support economic growth | Public Works to support economic growth |
|---|---|
| Transportation Improvements | Entrepreneurial Incubators |
| Economic Development Studies | Business Expansion Support |
| Brownfields Redevelopment | Sense of Place/Quality of Life Enhancements |
| Exporting and Importing Assistance |
Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties
The three county region is recognized as a superior place to live and work, do business and make investments. With the economy recovering, this region is gaining momentum in high-tech fields related to life sciences, research and development, advanced manufacturing and related component to the automotive industry. Businesses are supported within a climate that encourages growth and attracting cutting edge research.
There are huge advantages for locating in this region, beginning with the low costs of doing business; having access to Michigan State University, Lansing Community College and other colleges; access to research companies, excellent transportation systems via land, rail and air, and hosting a workforce that is highly educated, skilled and productive.
- Over 100 parks offering indoor and outdoor recreation facilities for sports, golfing, baseball, biking paths, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, motor boating, fishing, hunting, snow skiing, camping and picnicking.
- Professional baseball, big ten sports through Michigan State University
- Support of cultural entertainment, art and music through festivals, professional theater productions, international art displays, university and local museums, movie theaters and production companies.
- Providing excellent public schools, rich and diverse communities, nationally recognized colleges and universities, state of the art hospitals, international airport port of entry, and regional partnerships.
- Hosting scenic beauty with rivers, lakes, farms, small villages and cities, and access to the great lakes within 1.5 hours going east and west.