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Chamber Minute

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Chamber Minute is a blog post to highlight updates from the Greater Lansing region.

Deep Green Data Center Advances in Lansing 

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | March 4, 2026

The project will now move to the Lansing City Council for consideration.  Positive momentum continues for the proposed Deep Green Data Center project in downtown Lansing. This week, the Lansing Planning Commission approved the proposal, advancing plans for the sustainable data center near Cedar and Larch streets. The project will now move to the Lansing…

LRCC Supports Bipartisan Federal Permitting Reform

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | March 2, 2026

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to join our partners at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and more than 600 organizations from across the country in signing a coalition letter urging the United States Senate to build on the House of Representatives’ progress and pass bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform. Modernizing the federal permitting…

2026 Lansing Facade Improvement Grant Program Now Open

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | January 8, 2026

2026 Lansing Facade Improvement Grant Program Now Open

Proposed Downtown Lansing Data Center: Public Information Sessions Announced

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | January 8, 2026

Proposed Downtown Lansing Data Center: Public Information Sessions Announced

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Newly Selected East Lansing Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem

By amatelonek@lansingchamber.org | November 19, 2025

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) extends its congratulations to newly elected East Lansing Mayor Erik Altmann and Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby following the November 4 general election.

2025 General Election Results – Lansing, East Lansing & Regional Ballot Proposals

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | November 5, 2025

Overview The 2025 general election concluded last night with strong outcomes for pro-growth leadership across the Greater Lansing region. Of the seven candidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC), six were elected, representing an 86% success rate. In addition to candidate races, the Chamber also supported several key ballot proposals, including the…

Going PRO Talent Fund Applications Now Open Until October 30

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | October 16, 2025

Going PRO Talent Fund Applications Now Open Until October 30

Michigan’s Continuation Budget and the Federal Shutdown

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | October 1, 2025

Michigan’s Continuation Budget and the Federal Shutdown

Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Update for Small Businesses

By sjapinga@lansingchamber.org | September 29, 2025

Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Update for Small Businesses

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Urges Swift Resolution to State Budget Impasse

By amatelonek@lansingchamber.org | September 19, 2025

LANSING, Mich. — The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is urging Michigan lawmakers to come together to approve a responsible and balanced state budget before the October 1 fiscal year deadline, emphasizing the need for stability and continued economic growth. Tim Daman, President & CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, stated, “As…