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Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Commends Congressional Delegation for Securing Funds for Regional Priorities

By growthzone | March 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Commends Congressional Delegation for Securing Funds for Regional Priorities

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) commends the region’s congressional delegation for its bipartisan efforts to successfully secure funding for several key projects that have been among the LRCC’s highest regional priorities. The bipartisan government funding bill for fiscal year 2022 includes funds for a cargo ramp expansion at Capital Region International Airport, aid…

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Participants for First DEI Executive Roundtable Program

By growthzone | March 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Participants for First DEI Executive Roundtable Program

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the participants in its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Executive Roundtable. The program will provide CEOs, senior business leaders and small business owners a confidential space to share advice and learn best practices, equity tools and approaches to strengthening DEI within their organizations. This program…

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Promotions of Key Executives

By growthzone | February 17, 2022 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Promotions of Key Executives

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the following executive promotions: Steve Japinga to senior vice president of public affairs and Ashley Sandborn to vice president of marketing and communications. The promotions reflect Japinga and Sandborn’s leadership in collaborating with a variety of stakeholders in the region in the public policy arena and…

Greater Lansing’s Diverse Economy Fueling Population Growth/Economic Development

By growthzone | February 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Greater Lansing’s Diverse Economy Fueling Population Growth/Economic Development

The following can be attributed to Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: A recent study commissioned by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) offers insights into the recent surge in population growth and substantial economic development projects throughout the Greater Lansing region. The LRCC/LEAP…

Diversity Star Award to Recognize Regional Champions of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By growthzone | February 1, 2022 | Comments Off on Diversity Star Award to Recognize Regional Champions of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Lansing Regional Chamber and LEAP Announce Major Community Award to be Presented Annually at LRCC Annual Dinner  The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) have joined forces to create a new award honoring organizations that champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and the Lansing regional…

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Passing of Joan Jackson Johnson

By growthzone | January 31, 2022 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Passing of Joan Jackson Johnson

The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: “We have lost a true community jewel with the passing of Joan (‘Triple J’) Jackson Johnson. Joan was a tireless advocate for the less fortunate in our community. Her servant heart and passionate advocacy were unlimited for the…

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Hails GM Announcement on Battery Plant Project as “A Great Day for the Lansing Region”

By growthzone | January 25, 2022 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Hails GM Announcement on Battery Plant Project as “A Great Day for the Lansing Region”

The General Motors (GM) announcement that it intends to build two electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in Michigan, including one in Delta Township, has been hailed by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) as “a great day for our region.” The GM announcement today came after the Michigan Strategic Fund approved a package of…

Statement Regarding the Lansing City Council/Delta Township Trustees Votes to Amend 425 Agreement with Delta Township

By growthzone | January 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Statement Regarding the Lansing City Council/Delta Township Trustees Votes to Amend 425 Agreement with Delta Township

The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president & CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. “The decisions by the Lansing City Council and Delta Township Board of Trustees to amend their 425 agreement represent an important step in paving the way for the Lansing region to potentially secure a leadership position and partner…

2021 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Priorities and Positive Outcomes

By growthzone | December 28, 2021 | Comments Off on 2021 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Policy Priorities and Positive Outcomes

While 2021 remains just as unique and unpredictable as 2020, the LRCC’s government relations team has been serving its essential role of supporting and advocating on issues important to you. Below you will find the policy priorities along with key areas of success our team has had on your behalf at the federal, state, and…

Mike Zamiara of Niowave to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 Board of Directors

By growthzone | December 20, 2021 | Comments Off on Mike Zamiara of Niowave to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2022 Board of Directors

Matt Resch of Resch Strategies to Serve as Chair-Elect Mike Zamiara of Niowave will serve as the 2022 board chair of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors. Zamiara succeeds Wendy Hamilton of TechSmith, who will remain on the board as past chair. Matt Resch of Resch Strategies will serve as chair-elect…