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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Oct. 10, 2020

In This Issue: LRCC Policy Forum LRC-PAC 2020 Regional Election Guide COVID-19 Business Liability Protections LRCC Policy ForumWe are excited to announce that former Congressman Mike Rogers will be our keynote speaker for the upcoming Lansing Regional Chamber Virtual Policy Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.!With less than a week out from the November general…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Sept. 30, 2020

2020 Regional Election Guide This year has been especially challenging due to the global pandemic and the shutdown of our economy. As we all continue to navigate through the ever-changing environment, it is critical to have strong partners at every level of government. The tough decisions that will have to be made require elected officials…

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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Sept. 25, 2020

In This Issue: State Budget Update Business Liability Bills PPE Tax Relief Package State Budget UpdateA revised 2021 state budget is moving forward with Governor Whitmer, the State Senate, and State House of Representatives successfully negotiating budget spending priorities. Earlier this year, there was speculation that there were possibly billions of dollars in cuts because…

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Leading Michigan Business Organizations Ask State Leaders To Enact Smart COVID-19 Policies that Allow Michigan’s Economic Recovery to Continue

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce joined 14 other leading business groups in Michigan in sending the letter below to Governor Gretchen Whitmer and legislative leaders regarding enacting smart COVID-19 policies that allow Michigan’s economic recovery to continue. The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer The Honorable Mike Shirkey The Honorable Lee Chatfield On behalf of our collective…

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Karen Grannemann Honored as 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

University Club of Michigan State University CEO & General Manager to Be Honored During Virtual ATHENA Recognition Program on Thursday, October 8 Lansing, MI – Karen Grannemann, CCM, CEO & General Manager, University Club of Michigan State University, was recognized as the recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award, during a virtual ATHENA Awards program.…

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An open letter to Michigan State University students

The following open letter can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Bob Trezise, president and CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership. Our community is the campus, and the campus is our community. With this friendship in mind, we write to you as leaders of organizations responsible for building…

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Lansing Regional Chamber and Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber Join in Salute to National Hispanic Heritage Month

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is joining with the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GLHCC) in recognition and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens of Hispanic or Latino origins. “It is fitting…

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Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Bipartisan November General Election Endorsements

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced a bipartisan slate of election endorsements for the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The LRC-PAC is the non-partisan political action committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, representing over 1,100 businesses in the tri-county region. The objective of LRC-PAC is to endorse…

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