LRCC Statement of Support for Michigan National Guard Troops to Protect Capitol Building
Statement Attributed to Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Tim Daman As we monitor the potential for protests in capital cities across the country, the Lansing Regional Chamber stands with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor on his request to Governor Whitmer to activate the Michigan National Guard. We believe it’s essential to protect our…
Read MoreLansing Economic Club Sponsors Lend Support to Community Non-Profit Organizations
Several organizations that make the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Economic Club series possible added a new twist to their sponsorships. The Lansing Economic Club sponsors invested a portion of their annual Economic Club support to several worthwhile non-profit organizations. The generous donations come at a critical time for organizations coping with the fallout…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to Remain Intact for 2021
Wendy Hamilton to Continue as Board Chair, Mike Zamiara of Niowave to Continue as Chair-Elect Due to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors has decided to keep its full board in place for another year. Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, will serve…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber’s Response to City of Lansing’s Retiree Health Care Resolution
“While we are disappointed the City of Lansing did not realize the full financial benefit from retiree health care reform, the $3.5 million in annual savings is a positive step forward. With more than $750 million in unfunded liabilities and the looming economic impact on the economy post COVID, the City’s ability to deliver core…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 22, 2020
Capitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 22, 2020 In This Issue: Federal Relief Legislation Approved State Relief Legislation Approved 501(c)(6) Not-For-Profit Organizations Eligible For Loans For The First Time In New Federal Stimulus Relief 2021 Election Focus: Lansing and East Lansing Federal Relief Legislation Approved Congress has approved a $900 billion federal COVID-19 stimulus relief package.…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 15, 2020
In This Issue: COVID-19 Vaccine Update Historic Flight Out of LAN 2020 Policy Priorities Successes COVID-19 Vaccine UpdateThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provided updates on COVID-19 vaccination plans for Michigan including priority groups, vaccine development, the safety process, and more.Current resources and information pertaining to the MDHHS Vaccination Plan (Last updated:12-11-2020) are available below.For…
Read MoreConsumers Energy Provides Holiday Cheer with $500,000 to Support Michigan Small Businesses
Consumers Energy is helping Michigan’s local businesses this holiday season, providing $500,000 to support shopping in 55 local communities through its new “Our Town” gift card effort. Consumers Energy is providing holiday shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match for gift cards they buy through local Chambers of Commerce and downtown organizations, doubling the amount they can…
Read MoreEast Lansing Small Business Crawl Offers Public the Perfect Opportunity to Support Local Business
East Lansing Small Business Crawl Offers Public the Perfect Opportunity to Support Local Business The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and several East Lansing businesses have created an innovative opportunity to support local businesses that have been particularly hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the week of Dec. 7- 12, the public is…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Letter to MI Federal Delegation Urging Action for Second Economic Stimulus Package
The letter below was sent by Tim Daman, president and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC), to Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation. To Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation: As the voice of business in the Greater Lansing region, we are writing to you regarding the need for immediate Congressional action for a…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ingham County Health Department Team Up to Help Local Businesses with COVID-19 Questions
To better serve local businesses, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Ingham County Health Department are working together to answer questions about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the workplace. Starting today, the Chamber will answer basic questions from local businesses with concerns about COVID-19. Businesses are still required to report employee cases of…
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