About the Chamber - Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

International Development

While many companies are experiencing difficult economic conditions in the United States, now is a great time for your business to expand into global markets that continue to grow rapidly.

LRCC's role in international development is to help increase the level of global commerce being conducted in the region. LRCC has partnered with the Capital Region Airport Authority (CRAA) to develop Port Lansing into the primary access point for global business resources available in the Greater Lansing Region and beyond. Through Port Lansing, navigating through the process and players involved in global commerce will be easier and more efficient. Together we will provide businesses training and education, connections to key people, transportation and infrastructure, and other information to make GOING GLOBAL a reality!

Port Lansing is quickly becoming the focal point for coordination and collaboration for businesses and organizations involved in all aspects of international business:

• Capital Region Airport Authority
• Port Lansing and the Foreign Trade Zone
• MSU International Business Center (CIBER)
• Global Business Club
• Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
• Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
• United Nations Association, Greater Lansing Chapter
• City of Lansing's Sister Cities
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation

LRCC will continue to add information and resources to assist you with your global business efforts. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Brent Case, Director, Foreign Trade Zone/International Market Development - 517.853.6464 or bcase@lansingchamber.org

Global Business Club

The Global Business Club of Mid-Michigan began in 1990 as the International Business Forum with a target audience of academics, public policy makers, and the local business community. Over time, the focus of the Global Business Club has shifted to highlight global issues of interest to the mid-Michigan business community. The GB Club is dedicated to supporting global business growth tied to Michigan and its diverse corporations. The main activity of the GB Club is a luncheon speaker series.

Fall 2009 Global Business Club presentation dates:

September 22
October 20
November, 17

Click here to view past Global Business Club presentations.