Capitol Connection Newsletter: Aug. 31, 2020
In This Issue LRC – PAC Endorsed Candidates Score Big in General Election Consumer Spending Up in Michigan Onto the GeneralCandidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the Aug. 4 primary election. 96 percent of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November general election. The LRC-PAC…
Read MoreChamber Leads Digital Days of Action!
TheU.S. Chamber is coordinating two Digital Days of Action to rally voices from across the country and demand that important measures make it in Congress’ next coronavirus relief package. What you can do: Liability protections: On Monday, we will urge Congress to pass timely, temporary, and targeted liability protections for employers that work to follow…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement Regarding the Passing of James Butler
The following statement regarding the passing today of James Butler can be attributed to Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of James Butler, who was a true business and community leader. James was the second African American to serve as chair…
Read MoreLansing, Michigan: America’s Best Big Small City
As economies slowly begin to restart and Americans adjust to a vastly different professional and social landscape, the places in which we choose to live, work and play are adjusting as well. According to Business Insider, one-third of Americans are considering moving to less densely populated places. In a recent list ranking the best places to…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Endorsed Candidates Score Big Wins in August Primary Election
Candidates endorsed by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the August 4 primary election. 96% of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November General Election. “We are pleased that voters are clearly aligned with the priorities we announced in making our endorsements earlier this summer,”…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: July, 21 2020
In This Issue Going Pro Talent Fund Employer Liability Reform MI Small Business Restart Grants Now Available National Environmental Policy Act Modernized East Lansing City Council Seeks Applicants to Fill Council Vacancies 15 Days! Going Pro Talent FundThe Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce along with our regional chamber partners across the state sent letters to…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Passing of Dr. Eva L. Evans
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and CEO of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: Eva Evans leaves a remarkable legacy as a leader in education and throughout the community. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to recognize her as the 1991 recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award, one…
Read MoreStatewide Business Organization: Call on Congressional Delegation to Unify Behind Legislation to Bring Financial Relief to States
Today, the Lansing Regional Chamber and 14 other statewide business organizations called on Michigan’s Congressional Delegation to unify behind smart compromise Federal legislation to provide financial relief to Michigan, and other states, to address tax revenue loss due to the COVID-19 crisis. congressional support would be a significant enabler in businesses bringing back employees, help…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement Regarding City of Lansing’s Chief Strategy Officer
The following can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: While we are disappointed to learn of the resignation of Shelbi Frayer, Chief Strategy Officer with the City of Lansing, we appreciate her dynamic leadership in working closely with Mayor Schor, City Council and the business community…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: June 30, 2020
In This Issue Summer Property Tax Updates Social Districts Criminal Justice Reform Legislation All Politics is Local Summer Property Tax UpdatesDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we know that several businesses have had to shut down and are not earning revenue. Additionally, businesses have continued to tell us the most important issue of re-opening besides proper…
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