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DEI series designed to empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced a significant commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that will empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. “While we recognize the rich diversity of our…

Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Awareness Week Highlight the Importance of Smart Federal, State, and Local Immigration Policies The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is celebrating the enormous positive impact that immigrant communities continue to make in helping build a stronger, more vibrant region. The impact will be highlighted as part of Immigrant…

Campaign also receives coveted 2021 People’s Choice Award The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) received the Achievement Award for its crisis communications campaign, the RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force, during the 2021 Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) on Thursday, May 13. The LRCC also won the coveted People’s Choice…

“The latest announcement by the CDC that fully vaccinated people can participate in indoor or outdoor activities without wearing a mask or practicing physical distancing represents a positive step towards fully relaunching our regional economy. The CDC announcement signals that it is time for Governor Gretchen Whitmer to update restrictions and establish guidelines that are…

Recipients to be Honored at the In-Person 109th Annual Dinner on June 10 The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the recipients of three major awards, which will be presented at the LRCC’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 10. The 2020 award recipients include: Joan Nelson, Allen Neighborhood Center, Community Service Award…

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has launched a new online job board that LRCC members can use to share their job openings with those seeking employment. The Member Job Board is located on the LRCC website under the Talent tab and can be accessed at https://members.lansingchamber.org/jobs. “For years, our members have told us…

Associations urge strategic, deliberate investments with one-time funding to make Michigan more competitive for jobs and income Michigan’s leading business associations representing thousands of employers have issued a call to government leaders: use federal stimulus dollars to transform our state. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed by Pres. Biden allows leeway for how…

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced its support for a $148 million bond issue in the Holt Public School District. The May 4 ballot proposal would include improvements in four key areas of critical infrastructure, safety and security, learning environments, and innovation over the next eight years. Taxpayers will be asked to…

Employer Toolkit and Trusted Voices Video Series to Encourage Vaccinations to Reopen Regional Economy Safely The RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force has launched a comprehensive communications campaign designed to help employers communicate with employees and encourage them to receive a COVID vaccine to move the region’s economy closer to reopening safely. The campaign…