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The UPS Store #1197: A Legacy of Family, Service, and 35 Years of Community Impact
Courtesy Photo-The UPS Store #1197 has a new home at 6250 S. Cedar St., Suite 13 in Lansing. After more than three decades on 3105 S....
Yanice Jackson
Sep 222 min read


Middle Village to Celebrate 2025 Cohort with Grand Opening on June 25, Featuring New and Returning Shops
New shops offer a great addition to the Downtown Lansing shopping scene LANSING, Mich. (June 20, 2025) - Middle Village, a retail...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 242 min read


The Southside Business Chronicle: New Newspaper Launch Celebrates Local Business, Black Legacy, and Community Power
The inaugural issue of the Southside Business Chronicle—now in print and making history. A new era of business storytelling has...
Yanice Jackson
Jun 82 min read


📰 The Chronicle News Small Business Spotlight- Meika’s Boutique N More; New Location, Same Excellence
Courtesy Photo-Shemeika Barney, Founder & CEO of Meika’s Boutique N More and Exclusive Travel N More, brings style, service, and...
Yanice Jackson
Apr 72 min read


The Chronicle News' Small Business Spotlight: Tammara McCollum's Journey from Setback to Sweet Comeback with Smoothies n' Stax
Courtesy Photo-Tammara McCollum "They say research is key." Tammara sips, studies, and sets the bar higher. Smoothies n’ Stax is...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 253 min read


Choose Lansing® Reports State of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Courtesy Photo-Choose Lansing® acknowledged local businesses for anniversaries. LANSING, MICH. – March 5, 2025 – Choose Lansing ® held...
Yanice Jackson
Mar 52 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight: Behind the Brand with Bernice Stephen of Faceless Fashion Art
Courtesy Photo-Bernice Stephen of Faceless Fashion-Art and Designs In the heart of Detroit, Michigan, where grit meets grace, Bernice...
Yanice Jackson
Jan 143 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight-Behind the Lens: The Story of Beige Planet Photography with Alfred Laurence
Photo courtesy of Jason Grindle Photography Born and raised in East Lansing, Michigan, Alfred Laurence has always been deeply connected...
Yanice Jackson
Jan 82 min read


The Community Catalyst Brings Joy and Support to Lansing with 5th Annual Food and Essentials Giveaway
Photo Credit Carmen Hughes Sr-Executive Director Community Catalyst Yanice Jackson and crew outside of distribution site #1...
Yanice Jackson
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Golden Gatherings Christmas Brunch, Holiday Food & Essentials Distribution, Christmas Baskets for Seniors'-A Series of Community Events to Give Back in Lansing, this Holiday Season
This holiday season, Lansing's community organizations and sponsors are coming together to make a meaningful difference for the community.
Yanice Jackson
Dec 9, 20243 min read


The Chronicle's Small Business Spotlight: The Secret Ingredients-How Eric King of Poppa's Cookbook Cooked Up Small Business Success
Eric’s entrepreneurial journey is deeply rooted in his upbringing. The son of educators, he grew up understanding the importance of service

Yanice Y. Jackson
Nov 21, 20245 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight-How R.M. Easterly is Revolutionizing the Small Business Scene with THYIM: A Success Story
For R.M. Easterly, the road to becoming a successful entrepreneur started in the most unlikely of places—stranded on the side of a highway,
Yanice Jackson
Oct 24, 20242 min read


The Chronicle Small Business Spotlight-D.U.S Couture: Empowering Lansing Through Fashion
Meet Dasjahnne U Swanson Owner, D.U.S Couture & D.U.S for Him & Her
Yanice Jackson
Oct 13, 20242 min read


The Community Catalyst Teams Up with Local Partners to Spread Holiday Cheer
Together, we can bring joy and relief to families in need this holiday season. We hope to see you there
Yanice Jackson
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Walk Worthy Menswear By Aondray Worthy Presents "100 Men in Suits" Event to Inspire Lansing's Youth
Walk Worthy Menswear, by Aondray A. Worthy is excited to announce the "100 Men in Suits" event, set to take place on August 21st, 2024
Yanice Jackson
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Building Blocks of a Better World: Starting Your Own Nonprofit
Starting your own nonprofit
Yanice Jackson
Jul 25, 20243 min read


7 Benefits of Placing Half-Page Ads in the Chronicle News for Local Businesses
Discover the advantages of half-page ads for local businesses in '7 Benefits of Placing Half-Page Ads in The Chronicle News' today!
Yanice Jackson
Jun 24, 20243 min read


"Empower Your Mind and Body: The Impact of Mental Wellness in Fitness with Christine Curtice"
Christine is a fitness coach who helps others with mental health, believing that the way one moves their body determines how it performs

Yanice Y. Jackson
May 19, 20242 min read


Dr Carmen Thomas Multifaceted Servant Leader and Community Connector
Meet Dr. Carmen Thomas, a remarkable individual with a multifaceted life journey.
Yanice Jackson
Mar 18, 20242 min read


The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
The Black Santa Experience Returns to Lansing for Its Second Year on Small Business Saturday
Yanice Jackson
Nov 11, 20233 min read
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