Capitol Connection Newsletter: May 16, 2022
In This Issue: It’s Infrastructure Week Decade! Supporting Semiconductor Production State Legislature Sends Term Limit Reform to November Ballot Senate Bill 888 – Establishing Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Commission One-Click Letter to Strengthen & Support Downtown LRCC Supports German Auto Company HQ Proposal in East Lansing LRCC Messages Local Units of Governments to Spend ARPA Funds Wisely It’s…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 1st Round of Election Endorsements
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced its first round of endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. “The November election is one of the most critical elections in recent years because of the changes to districts at the federal, state, and county level said Kevin Shaw, chair, LRC-PAC Board of…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Announces Recipients of Community Service, Outstanding Small Business, Diversity Star and Legacy Awards
Recipients to be Honored at the LRCC Annual Dinner on June 16 The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the recipients of four major awards, which will be presented at the LRCC’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 16. The award recipients include: Carmen Turner, Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Community Service…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee Endorses Brian Daniels for 1st Ward Lansing City Council Seat
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has endorsed Lansing City Council member Brian Daniels in the race for the 1st Ward council seat on the Aug. 2 primary and Nov. 6 general election ballots. In February, Daniels, a small business owner on Lansing’s east side and U.S. Army veteran, was appointed…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: April 12, 2022
In This Issue: LRCC Business Roundtable with Congressman Peter Meijer and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin New Districts. Who’s In, Who’s Out? Restaurant Revitalization Fund Approved by U.S. House LRCC Applauds State Adoption of $4.7B Infrastructure Package Lansing Regional Chamber Supports Lansing Schools Zero Mills Increase Bond Proposal Mark Your Calendar Lansing Regional Chamber Business Roundtable with…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: March 8, 2022
In This Issue: Update from Washington D.C. Protecting Manufacturing Research & Development Follow The Money – American Rescue Plan Act Tracker Now Available Michigan Afflicted Business Relief Grant Program Applications Due March 31 Current State Legislation Of Interest Update from Washington D.C. Latest Russia & Ukraine NewsOur partners at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are…
Read MoreStatement Regarding the Passing of Former Lansing Mayor Tony Benavides
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,…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Applauds State Adoption of $4.7 Billion Infrastructure Package
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…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Support for Lansing Schools Zero Mills Increase Bond Proposal on May 3 Ballot
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…
Read MoreCAPCOG Urges Lawmakers to Invest Federal Relief Dollars in Key Regional Projects
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…
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