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, on…

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…

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…

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…