Every business reflects its owner, and some are more than just a new twist on an old form. This year, the Lansing area’s new business landscape was marked by unique concepts that challenged expectations, enriched the culture and, above all else, helped to keep Greater Lansing weird. Here are four ventures that highlight, particularly well, the diversity and creativity seen throughout the area in 2025.
Chengdu Teahouse
Elyse Ribbons spent most of her career in China, where she learned that teahouses were much more than the country’s equivalent of Starbucks…