Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement Regarding City of Lansing’s Chief Strategy Officer
The following can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: While we are disappointed to learn of the resignation of Shelbi Frayer, Chief Strategy Officer with the City of Lansing, we appreciate her dynamic leadership in working closely with Mayor Schor, City Council and the business community…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: June 30, 2020
In This Issue Summer Property Tax Updates Social Districts Criminal Justice Reform Legislation All Politics is Local Summer Property Tax UpdatesDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that several businesses have had to shut down and are not earning revenue. Additionally, businesses have continued to tell us the most important issue of re-opening besides proper…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Barring Discrimination Against LGBTQ Employees
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce in regards to the U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting workplace discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender employees: “The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is pleased that, as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling,…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Bipartisan August Primary Endorsements for County Commission and Township Races
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced a bipartisan slate of election endorsements for county commission and township races August 4 primary election ballot. “This is a critical time in our region, which makes the experience and ability to make thoughtful decisions about difficult issues particularly important,” said Tonia Olson,…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Joins National Initiative to Address Inequality of Opportunity
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) announced it is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on a national initiative to address inequality of opportunity. LRCC will join the U.S. Chamber’s national town hall event on June 25 where business and community leaders will discuss concrete actions taken by government and the private sector…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber’s #SharetheGood Campaign Highlights Outpouring of Community Support During COVID-19
A Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce campaign to highlight the contributions being made in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the generous spirit for which the Greater Lansing region has always been known. Dozens of organizations and their employees have rallied in recent weeks to support those in need during the…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Applauds Gov. Whitmer’s Announcement That Region 5 Can Move to the Next Phase in Restarting the Economy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced that Michigan’s Region 5 is advancing to the Phase 4: IMPROVING status under her Michigan Safe Start Plan for relaunching the economy. The following statement of support of the Governor’s announcement can be attributed to Steven Japinga, vice president public affairs, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: “We appreciate Governor Whitmer…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement Regarding the Passing of Jack Davis
The following statement regarding the passing today of Jack Davis can be attributed to Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: “The passing of Jack Davis is a huge loss for the Greater Lansing region. Jack was the epitome of a true community leader. In addition to being a highly successful attorney…
Read MoreRELAUNCH Greater Lansing Task Force Guide Offers Blueprint for Restarting Business Operations Post Covid-19
A task force consisting of prominent and trusted leaders from multiple industry sectors in Greater Lansing has developed a comprehensive resource guide that will serve as a blueprint for employers as they restart their businesses in the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force created the resource guide…
Read MoreLEAP, TCRPC, LRCC, CAPCOG Shape Collective, Lansing Regional EDA CARES, Positioning Lansing To Receive Fair Share Of Funding Through NOFO Program
Dear Local Partner: In light of the FY 2020 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announced last week by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC), Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and Capital Council of Governments (CAPCOG) have shaped a…
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