New Statewide Business Coalition Launched In Response To Biden Vaccine Mandate
MEDIA ADVISORY On Monday, Oct. 18, business leaders from across the state will launch a new Michigan coalition – Listen to MI Business – in response to President Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandate on any job providers with 100 employees or more. When: Monday, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Virtually Via Zoom CLICK HERE…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces its Newest Leadership Lansing Class
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that thirty-one outstanding leaders have been named to its seventh Leadership Lansing program. Class participants will spend the next eight months honing their individual leadership skills, becoming familiar with key institutions and issues in the region and connecting with community leaders. Leadership Lansing is a talent initiative…
Read MoreLansing Region’s Top Young Professionals Recognized at 10 Over the Next Ten Awards
The 15th annual 10 Over the Next Ten Awards were held on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Graduate Hotel in East Lansing. This event recognizes Greater Lansing’s top 10 young professionals who are expected to contribute significantly to our community over the next ten years. The event was presented by Independent Bank and co-hosted by…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Joins Hispanic Leaders in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has again joined the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber and Cafecito Caliente to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Local Endorsements for November General Election
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced its endorsements for the Nov. 2 general election ballot. The LRC- PAC is the political action committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, representing over 1,100 businesses in the tri-county region. The objective of the LRC-PAC is to elect or re-elect pro-business…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Backs Governor Whitmer’s Support of Afghan Refugee Resettlement
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has joined with other local chamber’s around Michigan in backing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s offer of state assistance to resettle men, women, and children fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan. In a letter to the Governor, the business group called the offer to assist Afghan refugees “a moral obligation,” stating,…
Read MoreAddressing Business Corridors/Neighborhoods Seen as No. 1 Issue in Latest Poll of Likely East Lansing Voters
Survey Shows Voters Are Mixed on Direction of City A recent poll of 300 likely voters in the City of East Lansing shows that addressing business/corridors and neighborhoods has emerged as the No. 1 issue in voters’ minds. The poll was conducted between Aug. 10-12 by Greenlee Consulting Services on behalf of the Lansing Regional…
Read MorePublic Safety Seen as No. 1 Issue in Latest Poll of Likely Lansing Voters
Survey Shows Voters Are Mixed on Direction of City A recent poll of 300 likely voters in the City of Lansing shows that public safety has emerged as the number one issue in voters’ minds. The poll was conducted between Aug. 10-12 by Greenlee Consulting Services on behalf of the Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action…
Read MoreRelaunch Greater Lansing Task Force Urges Region to Stay Vigilant in the Battle Against Covid
Representatives of the Relaunch Greater Lansing Task Force are urging community members to stay focused on safe and healthy behaviors in light of the continuing battle against Covid, especially in light of the emergence of the new Delta variant. Task Force leaders are urging vigilance in following protocols regarding wearing of masks and encouraging unvaccinated…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for 2021-22 Leadership Lansing Cohort
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lansing cohort. This year’s cohort will run from October to May, with one meeting each month, except for December. Leadership Lansing is an eight-month program in which participants engage in seven workshops where they are exposed to key institutions, industry sectors,…
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