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Committee Service

Maintaining the balance between vision and action takes people willing to roll up their sleeves. At Downtown Lansing Inc., our committee structure is how we put the nationally recognized Main Street Four-Point Approach into practice. Each of our four committees reflects one piece of that framework: Organization strengthens partnerships and resources; Promotions tells Downtown’s story and celebrates its culture; Business Development nurtures business growth and development; and Design & Public Spaces shapes the look, feel, and experience of our district.

This is your invitation to step in, speak up, and help shape the future of Downtown Lansing. Fill out the form below to get started.

Have questions? Reach out to Mario Gonzales at [email protected].

Committee Opportunities

Organization Committee

At the center of it all, our Organization Committee oversees the planning, development, and project management of Downtown Lansing Inc.’s projects. You’ll share your expertise to drive Downtown Lansing forward — and you’ll likely gain a few new skills, too.

On this committee, you’ll help with:

  • Volunteer recruitment and retention
  • Our annual awards celebration (honoring our volunteers and businesses)
  • Fundraising and fund development
  • Monthly public and downtown merchant communications and e-newsletters
  • Storytelling
  • Social media
  • Community outreach

The Organization Committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m via Zoom.

Promotions Committee

Calling all event planners and event lovers: The Promotions Committee is seeking individuals who have a passion for helping shape the experiences that build community downtown.

On this committee, you’ll help with:

  • Video promotions of the places and faces downtown
  • Events like:
    • Lansing Winterfest
    • Wine About Winter
    • Fall Fest
    • Neighborhood Market Series
    • Trick or Treat on the Square & Downtown Spooky Season
  • Planning new downtown awareness events
  • Downtown marketing campaigns
  • Branding and social media

The Promotions Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Downtown Lansing Inc. office (112 S. Washington Square).

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Committee is critical for supporting and communicating with our downtown business owners, as well as working with property owners on new and exciting developments downtown.

On this committee, you'll help with:

  • Business recruitment and retention efforts
  • Monthly downtown business huddles
  • Business Grant programs
  • Property listings and tours
  • Pop-up spaces and working with property owners
  • New business support team
  • Downtown Gift certificates

The Business Development Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Downtown Lansing, Inc. office (112 S. Washington Square). 

Design & Public Spaces Committee

Got an eye for design or city planning? We could use your vision! Members of our Design & Public Spaces Committee support every corner of Downtown Lansing’s visual impact through design, activation, and beautification of public spaces.

On this committee, you’ll help with:

  • Design initiatives, like our streetscape redesign project
  • Activation projects, like our Reutter Park project, Artery Alley project, and walking tours
  • Beautification initiatives, like Adopt-A-Spot, planting days, and art installations
  • Grant approvals for our Sidewalk Cafe Furniture Grant Program and Sign Grant Program

The Design & Public Spaces Committee meets on the last Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at the Downtown Lansing Inc. office (112 S. Washington Square).

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