Posts by kteribery@lansingchamber.org
CAPCOG Statement Regarding CATA/EATRAN/Clinton Transit Agreement to Pursue Regional Public Transit Plan
The following statement can be attributed to the leaders of the Capital Council of Governments (CAPCOG): CAPCOG has been working with our three regional transit authorities since 2016 to encourage better coordination within their networks to improve residents’ and workers’ abilities to make the necessary connections. The agreement between the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA),…
Read MoreLRCC Statement Regarding CATA/EATRAN/Clinton Transit Agreement to Pursue Regional Public Transit Plan
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: The agreement between our three public transit authorities, Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA), Eaton County Transportation Authority (EATRAN), and Clinton Area Transit System to work more closely on a new regional coordination plan for public transit is an…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Aug. 9, 2022
In This Issue: Inflation Reduction Act Rebuilding Michigan Infrastructure Projects MRA Buy Nearby Economic Analysis Downtown Lansing Two-Way Street Conversions Inflation Reduction Act The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which is meant to provide funding for clean energy investments, address healthcare costs and raises taxes. The bill heads to the U.S. House of…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Endorsed Candidates Score Big Wins in August Primary Election
Candidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the August 2 primary election. 90% of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November General Election. “Our first-round endorsements for this election cycle were for those who were willing to work collaboratively to identify and implement…
Read MoreCapitol Connect: July 17, 2022
In This Issue: The LRCC Joined Ingham ISD, Public Safety Officials to Discuss School Safety & Security State House Introduces Bills on School Safety & Mental Health State Budget Approved, $7B Still in Play Heritage Hall Opens New Project Alert The LRCC Joined Ingham ISD, Public Safety Officials to Discuss School Safety & Security The…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: May 16, 2022
In This Issue: It’s Infrastructure Week Decade! Supporting Semiconductor Production State Legislature Sends Term Limit Reform to November Ballot Senate Bill 888 – Establishing Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Commission One-Click Letter to Strengthen & Support Downtown LRCC Supports German Auto Company HQ Proposal in East Lansing LRCC Messages Local Units of Governments to Spend ARPA Funds Wisely It’s…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 1st Round of Election Endorsements
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced its first round of endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. “The November election is one of the most critical elections in recent years because of the changes to districts at the federal, state, and county level said Kevin Shaw, chair, LRC-PAC Board of…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Announces Recipients of Community Service, Outstanding Small Business, Diversity Star and Legacy Awards
Recipients to be Honored at the LRCC Annual Dinner on June 16 The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the recipients of four major awards, which will be presented at the LRCC’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 16. The award recipients include: Carmen Turner, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Community Service…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Endorses Brian Daniels for 1st Ward Lansing City Council Seat
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has endorsed Lansing City Council member Brian Daniels in the race for the 1st Ward council seat on the Aug. 2 primary and Nov. 6 general election ballots. In February, Daniels, a small business owner on Lansing’s east side and U.S. Army veteran, was appointed…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: April 12, 2022
In This Issue: LRCC Business Roundtable with Congressman Peter Meijer and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin New Districts. Who’s In, Who’s Out? Restaurant Revitalization Fund Approved by U.S. House LRCC Applauds State Adoption of $4.7B Infrastructure Package Lansing Regional Chamber Supports Lansing Schools Zero Mills Increase Bond Proposal Mark Your Calendar Lansing Regional Chamber Business Roundtable with…
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