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Lansing Regional Chamber Joins Hispanic Leaders in Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has again joined the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber and Cafecito Caliente to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanics and Latinos to the United States and those American…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Local Endorsements for November General Election
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced its endorsements for the Nov. 2 general election ballot. The LRC- PAC is the political action committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, representing over 1,100 businesses in the tri-county region. The objective of the LRC-PAC is to elect or re-elect pro-business…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Backs Governor Whitmer’s Support of Afghan Refugee Resettlement
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has joined with other local chamber’s around Michigan in backing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s offer of state assistance to resettle men, women, and children fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan. In a letter to the Governor, the business group called the offer to assist Afghan refugees “a moral obligation,” stating,…
Read MoreAddressing Business Corridors/Neighborhoods Seen as No. 1 Issue in Latest Poll of Likely East Lansing Voters
Survey Shows Voters Are Mixed on Direction of City A recent poll of 300 likely voters in the City of East Lansing shows that addressing business/corridors and neighborhoods has emerged as the No. 1 issue in voters’ minds. The poll was conducted between Aug. 10-12 by Greenlee Consulting Services on behalf of the Lansing Regional…
Read MorePublic Safety Seen as No. 1 Issue in Latest Poll of Likely Lansing Voters
Survey Shows Voters Are Mixed on Direction of City A recent poll of 300 likely voters in the City of Lansing shows that public safety has emerged as the number one issue in voters’ minds. The poll was conducted between Aug. 10-12 by Greenlee Consulting Services on behalf of the Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action…
Read MoreRelaunch Greater Lansing Task Force Urges Region to Stay Vigilant in the Battle Against Covid
Representatives of the Relaunch Greater Lansing Task Force are urging community members to stay focused on safe and healthy behaviors in light of the continuing battle against Covid, especially in light of the emergence of the new Delta variant. Task Force leaders are urging vigilance in following protocols regarding wearing of masks and encouraging unvaccinated…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Accepting Applications for 2021-22 Leadership Lansing Cohort
Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lansing cohort. This year’s cohort will run from October to May, with one meeting each month, except for December. Leadership Lansing is an eight-month program in which participants engage in seven workshops where they are exposed to key institutions, industry sectors,…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce to Recognize Six New Regional Female Leaders at Executive Welcome Program
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) will recognize six regional female leaders who are new to their positions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic during an Executive Welcome program. The event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Community Room located…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Urges Governor Whitmer and State Lawmakers to Invest in Child Care Reforms
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has joined with business organizations across Michigan to urge Governor Whitmer and state lawmakers to invest federal stimulus dollars to support significant reforms in child care. In a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders, the business coalition noted $63 million in federal stimulus funds available for the…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DEI series designed to empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has announced a significant commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion that will empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region. “While we recognize the rich diversity of our…
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