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Lansing Wins 2020 Insurify Fittest Cities Award

By growthzone | April 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Wins 2020 Insurify Fittest Cities Award

The City of Lansing has been recognized as one of Insurify’s Fittest Cities. Award winners were selected for their excellent track record of supporting health and fitness. Insurify analyzed communities in each state for the availability and accessibility of outdoor recreation areas, and for the proportion of community members working in jobs that promote health…

Lansing Regional Chamber Bringing Business Community Together in New, Innovative Ways

By growthzone | March 30, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber Bringing Business Community Together in New, Innovative Ways

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has long been a trusted convener of professionals, influencers and leaders in the Lansing region. The organization hosts various opportunities for members to build relationships with other local professionals as well as discuss pertinent policy and economic issues. The current COVID-19 crisis has led the LRCC to get…

Lansing Regional Chamber Pulling Regional Organizations Together to Address COVID-19 Crisis

By growthzone | March 27, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber Pulling Regional Organizations Together to Address COVID-19 Crisis

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is pulling regional partner organizations and key stakeholders together to coordinate strategies surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. LRCC has set up weekly calls to discuss COVID-19, its economic impact on the Lansing region and how to align communication efforts.  “We are all going through this situation together,” said Tim…

Local Business & Government Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Impact at Lansing Regional Chamber Roundtables

By growthzone | March 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Local Business & Government Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Impact at Lansing Regional Chamber Roundtables

The COVID-19 crisis has touched every facet of society but has not changed the need for local business and governmental leaders to stay abreast of current trends and important public policy and economic issues. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) will take advantage of modern technology, so local leaders stay connected during these challenging…

Lansing Regional Chamber Releases Official Statement on Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order

By growthzone | March 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber Releases Official Statement on Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order

The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. We understand the significant economic impact to many businesses and employees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently announced stay-at-home executive order. However, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) believes the public health and safety…

Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Releases Official Statement on COVID-19

By growthzone | March 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Releases Official Statement on COVID-19

The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce understands that local businesses are dealing with so much uncertainty and navigating through an unknown landscape that presents a multitude of economic challenges. We want local businesses to know that…

Addressing Unfunded Liabilities Must Remain Top Priority for City of Lansing

By growthzone | February 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Addressing Unfunded Liabilities Must Remain Top Priority for City of Lansing

The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Lansing businesses and residents have made it clear that their priorities for Mayor Andy Schor are to invest in roads and infrastructure, continue to allow business growth and job creation, clean up the business…

Lansing Regional Chamber to Honor the Capital Region Community Foundation with Community Impact Award for Development of Rotary Park

By growthzone | January 31, 2020 | Comments Off on Lansing Regional Chamber to Honor the Capital Region Community Foundation with Community Impact Award for Development of Rotary Park

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the Capital Region Community Foundation will be the recipient of the Community Impact Award for its leadership in the development of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing.  The award will be given as part of the LRCC’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 27. “Rotary Park is…

Wendy Hamilton of TechSmith to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber 2020 Board of Directors

By growthzone | January 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Wendy Hamilton of TechSmith to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber 2020 Board of Directors

Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith will serve as the 2020 board chair of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors. Hamilton succeeds Patrick Dean of Dean Transportation, who will remain on the board as past chair. Mike Zamiara of Niowave will serve as chair-elect and is in line to serve as board…

Karen Grannemann Named 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

By growthzone | January 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Karen Grannemann Named 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

Karen Grannemann, CEO and general manager, University Club of Michigan State University, will be recognized March 24 as the recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award. Grannemann will be honored by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce at the annual ATHENA Awards luncheon, taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel…