Posts by Ashley Sandborn
Michelle Massey Named 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
TechSmith Executive to Be Honored Dec. 2 at ATHENA Awards Luncheon Michelle Massey, vice president of community outreach and customer support at TechSmith, will be recognized Dec. 2 as the recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award. Massey will be honored by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) at the annual ATHENA Awards luncheon,…
Read MoreProminent and Trusted Regional Leaders Provide Credible Information to Instill Confidence, Encourage Vaccinations
The RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force launched the “Trusted Voices” video campaign today that features prominent, trusted regional leaders in business, government, education, and healthcare. Leaders featured include Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., president of Michigan State University; Mike Zamiara, president of Niowave; Dr. Karen Kent VanGorder, chief medical officer at Sparrow Health…
Read MoreElaine Hardy Named 2020 ATHENA Award Recipient
City of East Lansing’s First Diversity Equity and Inclusion Administrator to Be Honored During Television ATHENA Awards Program Thursday, March 25 Elaine Hardy, the City of East Lansing’s first Diversity Equity Inclusion Administrator and Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, has been named the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient by…
Read MoreLRCC Statement of Support for Michigan National Guard Troops to Protect Capitol Building
Statement Attributed to Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Tim Daman As we monitor the potential for protests in capital cities across the country, the Lansing Regional Chamber stands with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor on his request to Governor Whitmer to activate the Michigan National Guard. We believe it’s essential to protect our…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber’s Response to City of Lansing’s Retiree Health Care Resolution
“While we are disappointed the City of Lansing did not realize the full financial benefit from retiree health care reform, the $3.5 million in annual savings is a positive step forward. With more than $750 million in unfunded liabilities and the looming economic impact on the economy post COVID, the City’s ability to deliver core…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Small Business Saturday® with Local Small Businesses
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is honored to support the small business community in the tri-county region for Small Business Saturday, taking place this Saturday, Nov. 28. Created in 2010 by American Express, the annual observance occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving and supports small businesses nationwide to create a local and positive economic…
Read MoreLansing 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: March 17, 2020
In This Issue Families First Coronavirus Response Act Economic Recovery Package Next Steps State Legislature Funds Workforce Initiatives Going-PRO, MI Reconnect Lansing City Council Amends FY20 Budget Join the LRC-PAC Newsletter Families First Coronavirus Response Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act last week. This legislation heads to…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Feb. 21, 2020
Capitol Connection Newsletter is Back! We are excited to relaunch the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Newsletter. The monthly e-newsletter will provide policy, legislative and political updates from the LRCC public affairs department. I-496 Reconstruction Project Starting this April, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be reconstructing I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. The…
Read MoreAddressing Unfunded Liabilities Must Remain Top Priority for City of Lansing
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Lansing businesses and residents have made it clear that their priorities for Mayor Andy Schor are to invest in roads and infrastructure, continue to allow business growth and job creation, clean up the business…
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