The Importance of Aligning Regional Talent Initiatives
I was privileged to be part of a team of Chamber staff and board members that took a day trip to Indianapolis to meet with representatives of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Our trip included Chamber Board President Wendy Hamilton of TechSmith and was organized by board member and former Indianapolis Chamber board member David…
Read MoreMichigan College Access Network invests $25,000 over two years to support retention efforts at Wayne State University
Grant will support the launch of the nation’s first micro-scholarship student success initiative LANSING, Mich. — A select group of first-year students at Wayne State University will receive additional support and incentives thanks to a $25,000 Innovative Program Grant over two years from the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). The award helps launch the…
Read MoreHigh schools across the state kick off Michigan College Month
Hundreds of schools work to increase the number of students applying for college throughout October Michigan College Month kicked off Oct. 1 with 339 high schools participating in events statewide. Michigan College Month is part of a larger, national initiative that encourages every graduating senior to submit at least one college application and complete the…
Read MoreMichigan Harvest Gathering observes 29 years of helping create a food secure state
The Food Bank Council of Michigan today kicked off the 29th year of the Michigan Harvest Gathering to collect food and funds for the state’s emergency food response. For more than two decades, the Michigan Harvest Gathering has partnered with state departments, Michigan Health & Hospital Association, Consumers Foundation, Meijer, Kroger and others to increase…
Read MoreHeritage Hall Construction Plans to Move Forward
Steven Japinga, vice president of public affairs for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, provided the following statement regarding the Michigan State Capitol Commission update on Heritage Hall: “We are thankful the Michigan State Capitol Commission was able to rework the Heritage Hall construction plans to fit the $40 million the Legislature allocated for the…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Strengthens Public Affairs Department
Chamber announces new director of marketing and communications The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) today announced the addition of Ashley Sandborn to its growing team. Sandborn will serve as the director of marketing and communications. “Ashley rounds out our amazing team,” said Steve Japinga, vice president of public affairs, LRCC. “Her unique skillset, outside-the-box…
Read MoreSparrow MAC hosts Todd Martin cardio tennis mixer to benefit youth
What: The Lansing-area’s own tennis star Todd Martin, formerly ranked No. 4 in the world, will hold a cardio tennis mixer and meet and greet at the Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club to raise money for his Todd Martin Youth Leadership program. The Lansing-based program helps prepare young people, especially those from under-resourced families and communities,…
Read MorePeckham Community Partnership Foundation Hosts Fall Speaker Series: Chris Ulmer
The Peckham Community Partnership will host the bi-annual speaker series featuring Chris Ulmer, teacher, motivational speaker and founder of the multi-media non-profit, Special Books by Special Kids. On Friday, October 11, Peckham will host a morning session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and an afternoon session from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Both sessions are…
Read MoreSilver Bells in the City returns to downtown Lansing for the 35th anniversary
Downtown Lansing will be all aglow once again for the 35th Anniversary edition (‘80s retro-throwback) of Silver Bells in the City, presented by the Lansing Board of Water & Light and the City of Lansing, scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22. The event brings together family and friends from all over Michigan to celebrate the start of…
Read MoreDriven to Success: AAA Membership is 60 Million Strong
1 in 4 U.S. Households Belong to North America’s Largest Motoring and Leisure Travel Organization AAA has hit the milestone mark of 60 million members, making the motoring and leisure travel organization one of the largest membership associations in North America. Since 1902, AAA has been an iconic brand that evokes feelings of safety, security…
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