L
ansing, Mich. – The city launches the second edition of Supporting Empowered, Emerging, Developers (SEED Academy), a free 18‑month training for developers. Participants attend five in‑person days, deliver a capstone project, join four quarterly virtual deep‑dives, receive one‑on‑one technical help, and benefit from mentorship, capital‑access resources, and networking with local government, finance, and development experts. The program teaches loan packaging and site assessment skills. Eligibility requires residency or property ownership within Lansing’s corporate limits. Applications are open until January 9; details are on the Lansing Economic Development Corporation website. Subscribe to News 10’s newsletter and YouTube for local news and weather. Gray Digital Media offers comprehensive marketing services. © 2025 WILX. All rights reserved.