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Jess

About Jess

Jess Knott is an instructional designer for TechSmith and a PhD candidate in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University. Passions include video games, roller derby, loving Lansing, and believing in magic. She proudly resides on the east side of Lansing with her husband and three terrible guard dogs.

Who you gonna call? No, not quite…

Remember that time you were wakened from a deep slumber with a fear in your heart so deep you could swear you were about to meet your imminent doom? I know you do, because it’s happened to all of us. … Continue reading

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Educate. TEDxLansing And CCFF April 13, 2012

Educators. We regulate the stealing of ignorance. We damn good, too. But you can’t be any geek off the street*. Gotta be handy with the learnin’. You know what I mean? Earn your keep… You know you’ve felt it. That … Continue reading

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Cool City, Cool Business: A Chat with Annabelle’s Pet Station

I asked “What’s your favorite community-engaged business?” and Angela Brown of @coolcitydogs answered. The ensuing conversation made me laugh and, more importantly, educated me about Annabelle’s Pet Station, a Lansing gem I knew little about. My dogs show more love … Continue reading

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New Enterprise is Everyone’s Opportunity

Last week, I attended the grand opening of the Center for New Enterprise Opportunity (NEO), located in Lansing’s historic north side. Walking in the door, I had no idea what to expect. I’m creative, but entrepreneurship has never been my … Continue reading

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Not to tease…

… but we’ve got a BIG FUN interview in the works!! Who are you interviewing, Lansing Collective? Here’s a hint: Yep. We’ll be talking to a very special someone, whose name starts with B, with a big spirit and a … Continue reading

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