The Capitol Regional Council of Governments (CAPCOG) is urging state lawmakers in the Capitol Caucus to secure funding from federal relief funds provided to the state of Michigan for key regional projects that focus on economic development, job creation and infrastructure. In a letter to Capitol Caucus members, CAPCOG board members cited 29 regional projects…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…