news May 2012

Member Benefit Spotlight: Business Assistance Team
May 1, 2012
The Old Town Business Assistance Team is a collaborative business outreach initiative using resources from within the community, under the direction of the Economic Restructuring Committee of the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA). The Old Town Business Assistance Team is designed to take business resources directly to small business owners in the Old Town Lansing community. Best of all this program is provided free of charge to member business owners. The Old Town Business Assistance team can provide meaningful assistance in:
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Member Spotlight: Lamb’s Gate Antiques Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
May 1, 2012
On May 22 Lamb’s Gate Antiques will celebrate two years in business in Old Town. Since its grand opening, Lamb’s Gate has filled up their once sparse store front with a collection of antiques and hidden treasures.  Ashley, who runs Lamb’s Gate with her mother-in-law and owner Carol, says one change within the past two years has been the amount of additional merchandise the store now offers, they have something for everyone.
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SBAM’s Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon
May 1, 2012
Do not miss SBAM’s 2012 Annual Meeting & Networking Luncheon on June 21 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Lansing Center. It is a great program focusing on small business growth and success. This event will feature a special guest speaker, which is yet to be announced. Individual tickets are $45 ($60 after June 1st) and tables are $350. Visit SBAM’s website to register: SBAM Registration Page. If you have any questions about the event, contact SBAM at 800-362-5461.
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Mighty Uke Day comes to Old Town Lansing
May 1, 2012
Tiny Goat Films, the producer of the award-winning documentary MIGHTY UKE, and the Lansing Area ukulele community announce MIGHTY UKE DAY in Lansing on Saturday, May 5 as part of the MIGHTY UKE ROADSHOW tour. MIGHTY UKE DAY in Lansing is an extremely unique festival that brings together film, live performances, ukulele workshops, open mic, children’s activities, strum-alongs and jams and a special MIGHTY UKE ukulele give-away.
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Lansing Guide digital publication now available for iPad® and Android™ tablets
May 1, 2012
CiesaDesign, in collaboration with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau (GLCVB), announced the availability of the Lansing Guide digital publications in the Apple® App Store and Google Play. The digital publication was designed and developed by CiesaDesign for visitors to the Greater Lansing region based on the award-winning Greater Lansing Visitor Guide.
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Old Town Block Party & Community Clean-Up
May 1, 2012
The ROOT (Residents of Old Town) group is hosting its annual block party May 19 from 1pm-5pm in Burchard Park in Old Town Lansing to celebrate the growing community, and camaraderie of residents. There will be food provided by Sir Pizza Grand Café, dessert provided by Aggie Mae’s Bakery and Deli, and family friendly games and activities. The purpose is simple: to unite residents and increase community involvement.
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Old Town Farmers Market
May 1, 2012
Farmers Market season has finally arrived. The first Farmers Market is on Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the corner of Grand River and Turner St., and will include a wide variety of foods and homemade goods. The following is a list of foods available at the first market: MSU Student Organic Farms Onion Potatoes Beets Cabbage Salad mix Spinach Kale Chard Lettuce head Herbs Asparagus Rhubarb Hillcrest Farms
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Festival of the Sun Music Announcement
May 1, 2012
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Chalk of the Town
May 1, 2012
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