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Capitol Connection Newsletter: Jan. 19, 2021
In This Issue: 2020 Chamber Policy Successes 2021 Chamber Policy Priorities Welcome Mark Blinn 2021 Election Focus: Lansing and East Lansing 2020 Chamber Policy Successes There is no doubt that 2020 was a challenging year with COVID-19, along with a tough political cycle. However, your LRCC’s government affairs team served its essential role of supporting…
Read MoreElaine Hardy Named 2020 ATHENA Award Recipient
City of East Lansing’s First Diversity Equity and Inclusion Administrator to Be Honored During Television ATHENA Awards Program Thursday, March 25 Elaine Hardy, the City of East Lansing’s first Diversity Equity Inclusion Administrator and Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Mid-Michigan, has been named the 2020 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient by…
Read MoreLRCC Announces Voice of Small Business Campaign
Marketing campaign to highlight the struggles and obstacles brought forth during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has launched an unprecedented marketing campaign to highlight how small business owners in the Lansing region have been impacted by COVID-19. The Voice of Small Business campaign will utilize multiple media platforms and include…
Read MoreLRCC Statement on Vaccine Phase in Greater Lansing Region
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). Our region and state continue to see positive COVID data trends, including a decline in case levels, positivity rates, and hospitalizations. As we see the transition to the vaccine phase of the pandemic, we are fortunate to…
Read MoreThe Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Support for Michigan Reconnect
New program offers eligible adults an opportunity to earn a tuition-free degree The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will serve as a Champion to support the Michigan Reconnect program unveiled Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Lansing by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to help address a widening skills gap within the state’s workforce. Hundreds…
Read MoreLRCC Statement of Support for Michigan National Guard Troops to Protect Capitol Building
Statement Attributed to Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Tim Daman As we monitor the potential for protests in capital cities across the country, the Lansing Regional Chamber stands with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor on his request to Governor Whitmer to activate the Michigan National Guard. We believe it’s essential to protect our…
Read MoreLansing Economic Club Sponsors Lend Support to Community Non-Profit Organizations
Several organizations that make the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Economic Club series possible added a new twist to their sponsorships. The Lansing Economic Club sponsors invested a portion of their annual Economic Club support to several worthwhile non-profit organizations. The generous donations come at a critical time for organizations coping with the fallout…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors to Remain Intact for 2021
Wendy Hamilton to Continue as Board Chair, Mike Zamiara of Niowave to Continue as Chair-Elect Due to the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors has decided to keep its full board in place for another year. Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, will serve…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber’s Response to City of Lansing’s Retiree Health Care Resolution
“While we are disappointed the City of Lansing did not realize the full financial benefit from retiree health care reform, the $3.5 million in annual savings is a positive step forward. With more than $750 million in unfunded liabilities and the looming economic impact on the economy post COVID, the City’s ability to deliver core…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 22, 2020
Capitol Connection Newsletter: Dec. 22, 2020 In This Issue: Federal Relief Legislation Approved State Relief Legislation Approved 501(c)(6) Not-For-Profit Organizations Eligible For Loans For The First Time In New Federal Stimulus Relief 2021 Election Focus: Lansing and East Lansing Federal Relief Legislation Approved Congress has approved a $900 billion federal COVID-19 stimulus relief package.…
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