East Lansing exceeds expectations for a community of its size. Here, you will find culture, talent and innovation paired with diversity, affordability and quality services. We have a strong and stable economy that is supported by one of the biggest and best research Universities in the world. We are just down the street from the State Capitol and we have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In addition East Lansing offers beautiful neighborhoods, excellent schools and outstanding recreational amenities. It is a friendly college town that will welcome you and your business with open arms. Proximity to Michigan State University A highly educated workforce, resources for research and innovation, customers, interns; you name it, MSU brings the world to East Lansing. Our businesses benefit tremendously from being located in close proximity to Michigan State University (MSU). More than 47,000 undergraduates and graduates attend MSU each year and more than 10,000 students receive their bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or professional degree from the accredited university each year. There are more than 11,000 employees that make up MSU’s faculty and staff. MSU is ranked 28th among the nation’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report and MSU has been recognized for nine consecutive years as one of the top 100 universities in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Institute of Higher Education. Proximity to Lansing, Mich. - Michigan's Capital City Being directly adjacent to Michigan’s Capitol City of Lansing with a population of 114,000 is also beneficial to East Lansing businesses. Lansing has a proud history of innovation and a strong manufacturing sector. It also is home to two excellent hospitals and Lansing Community College, with approximately 20,000 students. Downtown Lansing is anchored by the Capitol building and numerous State agencies with more than 14,000 employees. Lansing also offers numerous amenities including an outstanding river trail and a well-loved minor-league baseball team. Centrally Located in the Region East Lansing is conveniently situated in the middle of the state and is within 90 miles of 90 percent of Michigan’s population. It is a vital part of the Greater Lansing region, which includes communities such as Lansing, Lansing Township, Delta Township, Meridian Township and many others. East Lansing has easy access to three major interstate expressways. Chicago is only 220 miles away and can be accessed with convenient daily Amtrak service. Top 10 Reasons to Start a Business in East Lansing