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Five Regional Organizations to be Honored at 16th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards
Five organizations will be honored for their commitment to the Lansing region at the 16th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards, taking place Tuesday, Nov. 9 at the Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. This year’s CORG honorees include Allen Neighborhood Center, Bekum America, High Caliber Karting and Entertainment, Lansing Board of…
Read MoreNgage Management CEO Tobi Lyon Selected as 2022 ATHENA PowerLink Recipient
Tobi Lyon, founder and CEO of Ngage Management, has been selected as the 2022 ATHENA PowerLink (APL) recipient by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). APL is a national mentoring program that connects chosen women business owners with a skilled advisory panel. The specified panel of advisors will donate an estimated $25,000 value of business consultation…
Read MoreMichigan Employers Voice Strong Objections Regarding Impact of Federal Vaccine Mandate on State Businesses
The Listen to MI Business coalition says plan threatens economic recovery with one of most expansive federal mandates in history Michigan’s coalition of leading employer advocates, Listen to MI Business, today announced it has strong objections to President Biden’s divisive and burdensome vaccine mandate – with 490 pages of just-released rules – impacting thousands of Michigan…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Candidates Celebrate Election Night Success
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) endorsed candidates were overwhelmingly successful during the Nov. 2 general election. The LRC-PAC had five endorsed candidates winning their election during the 2021 cycle. “Our endorsements for the November election were for those who were willing to work collaboratively to identify and implement innovative strategies…
Read MoreMayor Andy Schor and Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Release Statement Regarding the Recent Announcement of Regional Jobless Rates
Mayor Andy Schor and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce today released a statement on the recent announcement made by the State of Michigan regarding the regional jobless rates that includes an increase in jobs and decrease in unemployment in the City of Lansing. “I was pleased to see that unemployment is dropping and jobs…
Read MoreCapital Connection Newsletter: Oct. 11, 2021
In This Issue: What’s Going on in Congress Michigan State Budget Signed Lansing City Pulse – The Jobs Issue Michigan Sees Strong Q2 Growth What’s Going on in Congress Currently, Congress is debating whether to tie two separate pieces of legislation, the infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill, together or not. The LRCC has been…
Read MoreMichelle Massey Named 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
TechSmith Executive to Be Honored Dec. 2 at ATHENA Awards Luncheon Michelle Massey, vice president of community outreach and customer support at TechSmith, will be recognized Dec. 2 as the recipient of the 2021 ATHENA Leadership Award. Massey will be honored by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) at the annual ATHENA Awards luncheon,…
Read MoreNew Statewide Business Coalition Launched In Response To Biden Vaccine Mandate
MEDIA ADVISORY On Monday, Oct. 18, business leaders from across the state will launch a new Michigan coalition – Listen to MI Business – in response to President Biden’s new COVID vaccine mandate on any job providers with 100 employees or more. When: Monday, Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Where: Virtually Via Zoom CLICK HERE…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces its Newest Leadership Lansing Class
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that thirty-one outstanding leaders have been named to its seventh Leadership Lansing program. Class participants will spend the next eight months honing their individual leadership skills, becoming familiar with key institutions and issues in the region and connecting with community leaders. Leadership Lansing is a talent initiative…
Read MoreLansing Region’s Top Young Professionals Recognized at 10 Over the Next Ten Awards
The 15th annual 10 Over the Next Ten Awards were held on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the Graduate Hotel in East Lansing. This event recognizes Greater Lansing’s top 10 young professionals who are expected to contribute significantly to our community over the next ten years. The event was presented by Independent Bank and co-hosted by…
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