Lansing 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…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Announces Winners of Community Service, Outstanding Small Business and Legacy Awards
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced the recipients of three major awards, which will be presented at the Chamber’s upcoming Annual Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 27. The 2019 award recipients include: Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, Community Service Award Hayhoe Asphalt, Outstanding Small Business Award The Christman Company, Legacy Award Community Service: Kelli Ellsworth…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Kelsey Teribery as Marketing and Social Media Coordinator
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is proud to announce the addition of Kelsey Teribery as marketing and social media coordinator. “I am honored to join the team at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, which serves as a trusted voice for local businesses,” said Kelsey Teribery, marketing and social media coordinator at the…
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