Lansing Regional Chamber Pulling Regional Organizations Together to Address COVID-19 Crisis
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is pulling regional partner organizations and key stakeholders together to coordinate strategies surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. LRCC has set up weekly calls to discuss COVID-19, its economic impact on the Lansing region and how to align communication efforts. “We are all going through this situation together,” said Tim…
Read MoreLocal Business & Government Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Impact at Lansing Regional Chamber Roundtables
The COVID-19 crisis has touched every facet of society but has not changed the need for local business and governmental leaders to stay abreast of current trends and important public policy and economic issues. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) will take advantage of modern technology, so local leaders stay connected during these challenging…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Releases Official Statement on Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. We understand the significant economic impact to many businesses and employees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently announced stay-at-home executive order. However, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) believes the public health and safety…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: March 17, 2020
In This Issue Families First Coronavirus Response Act Economic Recovery Package Next Steps State Legislature Funds Workforce Initiatives Going-PRO, MI Reconnect Lansing City Council Amends FY20 Budget Join the LRC-PAC Newsletter Families First Coronavirus Response Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act last week. This legislation heads to…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Releases Official Statement on COVID-19
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce understands that local businesses are dealing with so much uncertainty and navigating through an unknown landscape that presents a multitude of economic challenges. We want local businesses to know that…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Feb. 21, 2020
Capitol Connection Newsletter is Back! We are excited to relaunch the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Newsletter. The monthly e-newsletter will provide policy, legislative and political updates from the LRCC public affairs department. I-496 Reconstruction Project Starting this April, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be reconstructing I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. The…
Read MoreAddressing Unfunded Liabilities Must Remain Top Priority for City of Lansing
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Lansing businesses and residents have made it clear that their priorities for Mayor Andy Schor are to invest in roads and infrastructure, continue to allow business growth and job creation, clean up the business…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber to Honor the Capital Region Community Foundation with Community Impact Award for Development of Rotary Park
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the Capital Region Community Foundation will be the recipient of the Community Impact Award for its leadership in the development of Rotary Park in downtown Lansing. The award will be given as part of the LRCC’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 27. “Rotary Park is…
Read MoreWendy Hamilton of TechSmith to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber 2020 Board of Directors
Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith will serve as the 2020 board chair of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors. Hamilton succeeds Patrick Dean of Dean Transportation, who will remain on the board as past chair. Mike Zamiara of Niowave will serve as chair-elect and is in line to serve as board…
Read MoreKaren Grannemann Named 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
Karen Grannemann, CEO and general manager, University Club of Michigan State University, will be recognized March 24 as the recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award. Grannemann will be honored by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce at the annual ATHENA Awards luncheon, taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kellogg Hotel…
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