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Dana Whitfield
Dana covers small business, the local economy, and community resources across the Greater Lansing region, from the storefronts of Old Town and REO Town to the manufacturing corridor along I-96. Her focus is practical: connecting capital-region owners with the organizations, programs, and people that help a business get started and keep growing.
Posts by Dana Whitfield
10 posts
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May 21, 2026Greater Lansing Business and Community Resource DirectoryA directory of the Greater Lansing organizations that handle the most common business and community questions across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties.
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May 12, 2026Trusted Voices: Business and Community Leaders Across Greater LansingA look at the institutions and leaders that anchor the Greater Lansing economy, and why being plugged into that network matters for small businesses.
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Apr 30, 2026Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Greater Lansing WorkersFree mental-health and wellbeing resources for Greater Lansing workers and employers, including the Michigan Stay Well program and local supports.
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Apr 19, 2026Workplace Health Resources for Greater Lansing EmployersWorkplace-health and wellness resources for Greater Lansing employers, including how to communicate with employees and support preventive care.
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Apr 8, 2026Industry-Specific Resources for Greater Lansing BusinessesHow hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional-services businesses in Greater Lansing find the resources specific to their sector.
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Mar 28, 2026Vaccine and Immunization Resources for Greater LansingWhere Greater Lansing residents and employers can find vaccines and immunization information: pharmacies, providers, and county health departments.
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Mar 19, 2026Health Testing and Screening Resources in Greater LansingWhere to find health testing and screening across Greater Lansing: hospitals, urgent care, pharmacies, and county health resources.
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Mar 10, 2026FAQs for Greater Lansing Employers and Small BusinessesStraightforward answers to the questions Greater Lansing employers ask most: registering a business, finding funding, and who to call for help.
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Feb 27, 2026Small Business Resources and Operating Guidelines for Greater LansingA practical guide to the city, county, and state operating resources Greater Lansing small business owners reach for most, plus the local organizations that he…
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Feb 18, 2026About Public Health and Business Readiness in Greater LansingHow Greater Lansing's chambers, county health departments, MSU, and employers coordinate on workplace health and business readiness, and where to find current…