Lansing 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, taking place this Saturday, Nov. 28. Created in 2010 by American Express, the annual observance occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving and supports small businesses nationwide to create a local and positive economic…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber’s Response to Michigan’s Three-Week Pause
The DataAs many public health experts predicted, the colder months have brought a substantial spike in coronavirus cases, positivity rates, and hospitalizations. Data released from the Michigan Economic Recovery Council (MERC) shows the COVID-19 case increase in Michigan, as well as the rest of the nation, is greater now than in the spring: Positive COVID-19 cases stand…
Read More15th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards Recognizes Innovation and Growth Amid a Global Pandemic
Not even a global pandemic could halt the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation from continuing to flourish in Greater Lansing in 2020. Several game-changing projects and organizations that have made a difference in the region in the past year will be recognized as part of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s (LRCC) 15th annual Celebration of…
Read More2020: A Year in Review at the Lansing Regional Chamber
2020 has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted our business community, and we are all working hard to recover. Early in the pandemic, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) recognized that we had a vital role in helping our community through the crisis. Our focus has been on providing…
Read MoreATHENAPowerLink and ATHENA Leadership Award Nominations Open, Past Recipients Honored
Flex City Fitness owners, Jenny Quinn and Trista Parisian, are the 2021 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) ATHENAPowerLink Award (APL) recipients. APL is a national mentoring program that connects selected women business owners with a skilled advisory panel. The specified panel of advisors will donate an estimated $25,000 value of business consultation services to…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Nov. 9, 2020
In This Issue: From Election Day to Inauguration Day Lansing Regional Chamber-PAC Celebrates Election Night Success From Election Day to Inauguration DayThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce put together a helpful guide outlining the process that occurs from Election Day to Inauguration Day. Election Day to Inauguration Day is available here. Lansing Regional Chamber – PAC…
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. 3 general election. The LRC-PAC had a 95% success rate, with 39 out of the 41 candidates endorsed winning their election during the 2020 cycle. “We are thrilled that voters in the region shared our vision to…
Read MoreLansing Business Groups Statement on 2020 Election
Today, business leaders from the Black Business Alliance of Greater Lansing, the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: “This election, tens of millions of Americans are expected to vote by mail, and it may be days or even weeks until the outcome is settled.…
Read MoreRELAUNCH Greater Lansing Task Force Launches New Website Featuring a Complete Database of COVID-19 Resources
A task force leading regional efforts to restart the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a comprehensive website complete with the latest information related to COVID-19. The RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: Economic Rehabilitation Task Force has developed the website to provide the most up-to-date information to assist organizations as they continue to adjust to new…
Read MoreFormer U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers to Speak at Lansing Regional Chamber Virtual Policy Forum
What: The Lansing Regional Chamber Virtual Policy Forum will feature the Honorable Mike Rogers, former Congressman of Michigan’s 8th congressional district. With less than a week out from the November general election, Congressman Rogers will discuss national and cybersecurity, foreign policy, and the 2020 election. Who: Congressman Rogers is the Vice Chairman of the Board…
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