Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Lansing Economic Area Partnership Celebrate Legislative Passage of Bills to Help Michigan Land Major Economic Development Projects
The following is a statement from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) regarding the passage of a package of bills designed to support Michigan’s economic development efforts: The State legislature has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in adopting a package of bills that create incentives to land significant jobs and…
Read MoreState Lawmakers Discuss Leading Issues at LRCC Public Policy Forum on Dec. 14
Four leading state lawmakers will discuss leading issues on the legislative agenda during the upcoming Public Policy presented by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Country Club of Lansing. The panel discussion will include: Senator Aric Nesbitt (R-Lawton)…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 7, 2021
In This Issue: Winning Michigan Jobs December is Career Exploration and Awareness Month in Michigan $400 Per Vehicle Announced in Auto Insurance Refunds 2021 MNRTF Development Project Recommendations Announced Winning Jobs Michigan The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) joined over 20 organizations and leaders throughout the state as part of the Winning Michigan Jobs…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Nov. 23, 2021
In This Issue: Infrastructure Bill Signed Into Law, What Now? MDHHS Issues Mask Advisory for Holiday Season Infrastructure Bill Signed into Law, What Now? Last week, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation represents over a decade of hard work, and it will bring billions in desperately needed investment for…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to Celebrate Small Business Saturday® with Local Small Businesses
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is honored to support the small business community in the tri-county region for Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 27. Created in 2010 by American Express, the annual observance occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving and supports small businesses nationwide to make a local and positive economic impact during…
Read MoreFive Regional Organizations to be Honored at 16th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards
Five organizations will be honored for their commitment to the Lansing region at the 16th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards, taking place Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. This year’s CORG honorees include Allen Neighborhood Center, Bekum America, High Caliber Karting and Entertainment, Lansing Board of…
Read MoreNgage Management CEO Tobi Lyon Selected as 2022 ATHENA PowerLink Recipient
Tobi Lyon, founder and CEO of Ngage Management, has been selected as the 2022 ATHENA PowerLink (APL) recipient by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). APL is a national mentoring program that connects chosen women business owners with a skilled advisory panel. The specified panel of advisors will donate an estimated $25,000 value of business consultation…
Read MoreMichigan Employers Voice Strong Objections Regarding Impact of Federal Vaccine Mandate on State Businesses
The Listen to MI Business coalition says plan threatens economic recovery with one of most expansive federal mandates in history Michigan’s coalition of leading employer advocates, Listen to MI Business, today announced it has strong objections to President Biden’s divisive and burdensome vaccine mandate – with 490 pages of just-released rules – impacting thousands of Michigan…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Candidates Celebrate Election Night Success
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) endorsed candidates were overwhelmingly successful during the Nov. 2 general election. The LRC-PAC had five endorsed candidates winning their election during the 2021 cycle. “Our endorsements for the November election were for those who were willing to work collaboratively to identify and implement innovative strategies…
Read MoreMayor Andy Schor and Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Release Statement Regarding the Recent Announcement of Regional Jobless Rates
Mayor Andy Schor and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce today released a statement on the recent announcement made by the State of Michigan regarding the regional jobless rates that includes an increase in jobs and decrease in unemployment in the City of Lansing. “I was pleased to see that unemployment is dropping and jobs…
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