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investors. Execution desks rather than
partners include a traditional teller
Kincaid Building line. The desks are
Group, Integrated staffed by employees
Architecture, Triterra who are universally
Environmental, and a trained to handle
host of talented local a wide variety of
trade contractors. transactions.

“Our intention is to “311 Abbot
continue this work demonstrates our
beyond temple with commitment to
a goal of adding an Michigan State
additional 100 units of University and the
housing within a City of East Lansing,”
2-block distance said Clobes. “This
from the Temple for iconic structure will
a total of 130 new serve as more than
households added just a physical space;
to the neighborhood it will symbolize
in 10 years,” said the embodiment
Hanna. Already two of our core values,
additional nearby our aspirations, and
corners have been our vision for years
listed for sale in a to come. With the
sign that private building only steps
developers and landowners see potential in from campus, all current and future Spartans will see
the neighborhood. MSUFCU as synonymous with their alma mater.”

MSU Federal Credit Union: East Lansing Branch Each floor was thoughtfully designed as a multi-
Activating Campus and Community use space. The second-floor community room can
accommodate up to 499 guests and has been used for
MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is receiving the CORG a variety of community events. The third floor will be
recognition for the recently completed building, 311 Abbot, home to the Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator,
which was a $43 million investment in the East Lansing a collaboration between MSUFCU, the MSU Research
community. The seven-story building is 87,000 square feet Foundation and the Eli Broad College of Business. Conquer
and houses the East Lansing Branch. It will have dedicated Finance and Insurance Accelerator will attract a national
space for MSUFCU’s small business, wealth management audience of fintechs and insurtechs to the East Lansing
and home loan solutions. region. Also on the third floor, Coworkerie, a co-working
and co-study space, has been set up to promote the
“Our goal is for the building to be entrepreneurial ecosystem in the community of East
a center for activity by welcoming Lansing and the greater Lansing region.
tenants and working with community
groups to host a wide variety of “311 Abbot will be a hub of activity, welcoming our
events,” said April Clobes, president employees, community members, students, and alumni,”
& CEO, MSUFCU. “We will use the said Clobes. “Our hope is the building will add to the
building to enhance the community hard work the East Lansing City Council and surrounding
feel and build upon the already community has done to make the downtown area a
vibrant and dynamic energy of vibrant and diverse urban setting.”
downtown East Lansing.”
Clobes
Neogen Corporation: $70 Million
311 Abbot was designed with a focus on sustainability, Expansion Marks Continued Commitment
collaboration, and technology. to Greater Lansing

Clobes says the building will foster an environment Neogen is expanding its food safety business on E.
where innovation thrives and ideas flourish. Its modern Shiawassee Street in Downtown Lansing, with the
architecture, efficient energy systems, and thoughtful construction of a three-story, dedicated manufacturing
amenities reflect our commitment to creating a building. In addition to the new building, Neogen will
positive work environment. The full-service branch invest in new manufacturing equipment and laboratory
features an integrated design that offers sit-down equipment for the test and release of products.

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