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Lansing Center Set to Make $5M in Improvements

SECURITY, ENERGY AND AESTHETICS LEAD THE LIST OF UPGRADES

The Lansing Center, managed by the Lansing Slated to begin October 2023, improvements include:
Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, has
received a $5 million appropriation from the state • Safety and security upgrades and enhancements
of Michigan to fund the first major round of capital • Roof and building envelope repairs
improvements to the facility in more than 15 years. • Energy and building-efficiency as well as
technology upgrades
“The Lansing Center is an asset to our region attracting • New building marquees, flooring and furnishings
visitors and conference-goers from all over. Our city has • Restroom improvements
experienced tremendous growth since this center was • Elevator upgrades
built in 1987,” said Scott Keith, president and CEO of • New food service options
LEPFA. “It is time to reflect that growth and vibrancy by
bringing a new, modern look; improved energy-efficient “These improvements will help the Lansing Center attract
lighting; and innovative security upgrades to it.” more and larger events, keeping Lansing competitive
with other event facilities while creating a greater
Annually, the Lansing Center hosts more than 250 economic impact by continuing to attract visitors, hotels
events a year, bringing in over 230,000 visitors. The and restaurants to the region,” Keith added. l
Lansing Center’s economic impact in the Greater
Lansing region is estimated at $75 million annually and
improvements will increase the opportunities.

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