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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) will recognize six regional female leaders who are new to their positions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic during an Executive Welcome program. The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Community Room located…

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has joined with business organizations across Michigan to urge Governor Whitmer and state lawmakers to invest federal stimulus dollars to support significant reforms in child care. In a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders, the business coalition noted $63 million in federal stimulus funds available for the…

DEI series designed to empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced a significant commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that will empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. “While we recognize the rich diversity of our…

Immigrant Heritage Month and World Refugee Awareness Week Highlight the Importance of Smart Federal, State, and Local Immigration Policies The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is celebrating the enormous positive impact that immigrant communities continue to make in helping build a stronger, more vibrant region. The impact will be highlighted as part of Immigrant…

Campaign also receives coveted 2021 People’s Choice Award The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) received the Achievement Award for its crisis communications campaign, the RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force, during the 2021 Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) on Thursday, May 13. The LRCC also won the coveted People’s Choice…