Rathbun Insurance is thrilled to share that our CEO, Ben Rathbun, has joined the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Board of Directors — a meaningful step forward in our ongoing commitment to strengthening the region we proudly call home.
LEAP serves as the economic development organization representing Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. As a private-public partnership governed by business and municipal leaders from across the tri-county area, LEAP brings together a diverse, deeply experienced team of economic developers who work every day to grow, retain, and attract business to the Lansing region.
Their work is grounded in a set of values that strongly mirror our own:
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Building a stronger community for all
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Championing inclusion, equity, and diversity
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Leading with transparency and ethical conduct
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Advocating relentlessly for the people and businesses that make #LoveLansing home
Guided by the belief that talent is their number-one asset, LEAP focuses on five key areas of economic development: attracting new businesses and people to the region, supporting the growth of existing companies, bolstering entrepreneurship and startups, advancing equitable economic development, and marketing the Lansing region as a top-choice community for global talent and investment. Their motto, Stronger Together, reflects the power of partnership — something we embrace deeply at Rathbun Insurance.
Ben’s appointment to the board is a natural extension of our agency’s long-standing dedication to community leadership. We are incredibly proud to have many staff members serve on local boards and initiatives aimed at creating opportunity, expanding access, and uplifting the Greater Lansing community. Ben’s new role with LEAP represents another positive step in this shared mission.
Please join us in celebrating this important milestone — and in continuing to support the collaborative efforts that make our region vibrant, resilient, and full of promise.