Chamber News
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Endorsements for the November 8 General Election
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced additional 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 Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of…
Read MoreLansing Region’s Top Young Professionals Recognized at 10 Over the Next Ten Awards
The 16th annual 10 Over the Next Ten Awards were held on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the University Club of MSU in East Lansing. This event recognizes Greater Lansing’s top 10 young professionals who are expected to contribute significantly to our community over the next ten years. The event was sponsored by Independent Bank and…
Read MoreCAPCOG 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 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 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 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 MoreStatement Regarding the Passing of Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tony Benavides epitomized what it meant to be a servant leader. He made it a mission to help people, especially those who were underprivileged, whether it was in his role as director of the Cristo Rey Community Center,…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Applauds State Adoption of $4.7 Billion Infrastructure Package
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) applauds and congratulates Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers for passage of legislation that will result in Michigan investing more than $4.7 billion to improve infrastructure, including drinking water upgrades, internet access and fixing roads, bridges and dams. About $4 billion comes from federal funds, including COVID-19 recovery…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Support for Lansing Schools Zero Mills Increase Bond Proposal on May 3 Ballot
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced its support for the Lansing Schools Zero Mills Increase Bond proposal on the May 3rd ballot. The Lansing School District is asking voters to consider a bond proposal that would generate $129.7 million for facility improvements throughout the district without an expected increase in the school…
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