Overview
The city of Lansing's Department of Economic Development plays a variety of roles within city government and the local community. The Department works with local businesses to aid in their growth and expansion and also promotes economic growth by attracting new businesses. The city of Lansing has adopted an Economic Development Incentive Policy to promote this process.

The completion of the Main Street System Enhancement Project in November 2007 improved and widened K-7 / US73 Highway through Lansing and provides additional enticement for retailers and industrial developers. The completion of this project reduces congestion for the 25,000 vehicles that travel daily on this major north/south corridor. Recent studies predict the daily traffic count will reach 40,000 to 50,000 vehicles some time in the next 20 years. The city of Lansing is currently pursuing a direct connection to Interstate 435 in the southern portion of Lansing through a realignment of K-5. This project has been submitted to the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Mid-America Regional Council. The city of Lansing staff is currently working to identify funding for a K-5 Corridor Study.

Other Projects
Recent office / retail space has been completed along Eisenhower Road, Main Street (K-7) and Kansas Avenue. Lansing Towne Center, located just west of Lansing's City Hall, is also taking shape. This 34-acre development is currently in the early phases with hopes of landing two large retail anchors, restaurants, and retail shopping space.

Within the last two years, a number of businesses have opened or expanded in Lansing including: 

American Energy Products Anytime Fitness La Carreta (Mexican restaurant) Bank Mortgage Solutions Scooter's Coffee  China King

Commerce Bank First American Title Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Mid America Family Chiropractic Sonic Drive-In Various healthcare providers

An International House of Pancakes (IHOP) Restaurant is open at the intersection of Main Street and Fairlane. This building also includes two additional retail spaces. A Daylight Donuts drive-thru donut shop is located at the intersection of K-7 and 4-H Road. 

Affiliations
The city of Lansing's Economic Development Department is affiliated with: 

• The Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce
• Leavenworth County Development Corporation (LCDC)
• Kansas City Area Development Council
• Kansas Economic Development Alliance
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• The International Economic Development Alliance

Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau focuses on attracting visitors to the city and also coordinates city events, oversees the Lansing Historical Museum, works with the Lansing Historical Society and provides information through the Lansing Connection and LGTV-Channel 2 - Lansing's Government Access Television.

Events
City events in Lansing are always well attended and enjoyed by all. The city hosts Brew, Blues and Bar-B-Q / Lansing DAZE during the first weekend in May (in 2013, the dates are May 3 and 4.) This event includes a KCBS-sanctioned barbecue competition, Blues bands, inflatables for the kids, car show, quilt show and crafts booths. 

The city also hosts an annual Independence Day celebration with a large fireworks display on the 4th of July. The display is coordinated to music and in 2012 it will take place at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park, located about 2.5 miles west of the 4-H Road / K-7 intersection.

In October, Autumn in the Grove takes place at Kelly Grove Park (K-7 and Gilman Road) where numerous booths are placed along a trail. The booths host games and entertainment for children, crafts displays and food / drink vendors.

The City of Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau is affiliated with:

• The Lansing Historical Society

• Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Kansas Sampler Festival
• Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Northeast Kansas Tourism Coalition
• Kansas City Regional Destination Alliance
• Kansas Museums Association
• The Travel Industry Association of Kansas