Professionals from all over the city of Lansing are invited to come together and share ideas and opportunities to help their businesses and Old Town thrive. Wake Up Old Town! is a free and informal networking event held from 8:30-10 a.m. on the first Friday of each month at rotating locations in and around Old Town. The next scheduled meeting is Aug. 4 at UrbanBeat Event Center on 1213 Turner St. Dan Maynard will be speaking about POS systems and credit card processing. On Sept. 8, Wake Up Old Town! will take place at Friedland Industries on 405 E. Maple St.
Old Town is the cultural and creative district of Lansing. The community offers unique experiences through special events, incredible people, eclectic shops and a rich history. The Old Town buildings are beautifully restored for residents and businesses of all backgrounds, and the infrastructure is well maintained by sustainable resources. Old Town's diverse mix of destination retail, creative and entertainment businesses offers products and services that are high in quality and one of a kind to the Old Town district. The Old Town Commercial Association will continue to value its heritage, volunteers and stakeholders who dedicate their resources to make Old Town a destination.
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