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Specialties
MessageMakers is a full-service production company specializing in live events, video production and learning programs — and, ultimately, producing experiences that transform. The company has won over 40 awards for its work and community efforts over the past decade. For more information about MessageMakers, visit www.messagemakers.com.
History
Established in 1977.
MessageMakers began in the basement of the old Michigan Theatre in Lansing, Michigan, USA. From there, the company has expanded to perform event, video, and learning work around the world — and has been a pillar of Old Town Lansing’s revitalization.
Meet the Business Owner
Terry T.
Business Owner
Terry was born in Detroit, graduated with a B.A. from James Madison College-Michigan State University and received a Masters from the MSU College of Education.
In addition to founding and leading MessageMakers, he founded the nonprofit Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art, which has helped greatly in the revitalization of Old Town Lansing.
Terry has been a recipient of awards from the Michigan Council for Arts, the Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies, the Michigan Festival and Events Association and ArtServe Michigan.
In 2011, Terry was recognized as the first Greater Lansing Catalyst for Change — Individual. In 2008 the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized Terry and MessageMakers with the Outstanding Small Business Award and in 1999 as Small Business Advocate of the Year.