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Seizing the Opportunity, Alli Ottjepka becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate.
Allison Ottjepka (aka Allisin Chainz, aka Alli Spins) is a Cyr Wheel Spinner, Aerial Chain Artist, Aerial Hoop Artist
Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20221 min read
Seizing the Opportunity, Hannah Rainy becomes an Opportunity Arts Affiliate
Hannah Rainy is a professional painter & poet from Lansing, MI. She also considers Chattanooga, TN a second home.
Yanice Y. Carter
May 8, 20223 min read
#SHEDESERVESLIFE Campaign: QUEST TO A MILLION QUARTERS
Detroit, MI- #SheDeservesLife is a collaborative movement curated by three goal-friends in Detroit, Michigan.
Yanice Y. Carter
May 1, 20221 min read
Elevate All-Black Business Accelerator Welcomes First Cohort
LAEP and the PNC Foundation, in partnership with Best Practice Consulting Solutions welcomed eight entrepreneurs from the Lansing region
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 30, 20223 min read
"An Evening of Royalty" Presented by the S.M.A.C.K. Show
The inspiration behind the fashion show arose when Worthy and his 12-year-old son, Lemuel, were guests on the S.M.A.C.K show.
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 30, 20222 min read
Artists Honor Their Mid-Michigan Roots, Produce Art Festival to Kick Off Summer
Hailing from Mason, MI, two local career artists, Poet Morgan Madden and Visual Artist & Body Painter Sarah Renee Sanders
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Lansing Esthetician Lorin Cumberbatch is The Chronicle News' First Beauty Journalist
Lorin has eight years of beauty business experience, which includes working in New York Fashion and owning a spa. Skin Studio 211 is Lorin’s
Yanice Y. Carter
Apr 7, 20222 min read
City of Lansing to Enhance Services for Small-Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
With Support from Principal® Foundation and the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Lansing Announces New Small Business Boost Initiative
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 21, 20225 min read
“Independent Women” Brings Attention to Women & Women of Color in Art
The event was created because Melina, Christina, Patty, & Aminah wanted to give a voice to the barriers they continue to face, but also show
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 21, 20222 min read
The Chronicle News; Thirty-Five Years and Counting
We will continue to build upon this Family-Owned business and address the things that matters most to the community because Community Knows
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Michigan State University student running his own painting business in 2022 summer
Michigan State University senior is excited about his road to self-employment as he approaches graduation.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 2, 20222 min read
Chronicle News Legacy-Celebrating the Life of Larry Carter (Jay Price)
What does Legacy mean to you? For Larry Carter (Jay Price) his legacy to his family was one the driving forces throughout his life.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 2, 20224 min read
Remembering Carloyn Carter-The Chronicle's Legacy of Love
Carolyn's faith was her badge of honor and she used it to guide her actions and decisions throughout her lifetime.
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Common Mistakes Many New Small Businesses Make
Within their first 10 years, roughly 70% of small businesses fail, and this can be due to many reasons. This is consistent across the econom
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Lansing Black Owned Businesses Partner for 2022 Black Book Drive
For the second year in a row, Artist Mila Lynn of Mind of Mila, and Lorin Cumberbatch of Skin Studio 211, bring the Black Book Drive to the
Yanice Y. Carter
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Bootstrapping Business – How to Start a Business That Benefits Your Community
For millions of Americans, the ultimate dream means starting their own small business, especially one that is integrated and beneficial to t
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Skin Studio 211 Rebrands with New Look and New Location
Skin Studio 211 is a full-service spa founded by Big Apple native and recent graduate of LEAP One and All Program Lorin Cumberbatch.
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Hip Hop Artist & Producer Torrey Gray to Release Upcoming Single Entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal
Music Producer & Hip Hop Artist Torrey Gray is proud to announce the release of his newest single entitled “Build” (Peace, Love, Heal, Grow)
Yanice Y. Carter
Jan 13, 20223 min read
420 Cannabis Festival 2021-Defining and Embracing Diversity
The 420 Cannabis Festival helped me get past the stigma attached to marijuana consumption (of any kind.) I’ve now seen an entirely different
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 28, 20212 min read
Eric King Agency Welcomes You!
Eric King brings his years of educational and insurance experience to the Meemic family after returning to Michigan from Houston, Texas
Yanice Y. Carter
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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