Old Town a Winner in IKEA Makeover

Lansing's Old Town has officially won IKEA's "Small Businesses, Big Dreams" contest, the home furnishings retailer announced September 12. The win comes with a $50,000 makeover and $5,000 cash prize for the neighborhood.

According to excerpts from the article:

The artsy Lansing commercial district last month finished in first place in the public vote portion of the contest. IKEA's judges concurred.

"We can't wait," said Schriner-Hooper, executive director of the Old Town Commercial Association. "As corny as it sounds, I literally have been dreaming about IKEA."

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