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Karen Grannemann Honored as 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
University Club of Michigan State University CEO & General Manager to Be Honored During Virtual ATHENA Recognition Program on Thursday, October 8 Lansing, MI – Karen Grannemann, CCM, CEO & General Manager, University Club of Michigan State University, was recognized as the recipient of the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award, during a virtual ATHENA Awards program.…
Read MoreAn open letter to Michigan State University students
The following open letter can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Bob Trezise, president and CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership. Our community is the campus, and the campus is our community. With this friendship in mind, we write to you as leaders of organizations responsible for building…
Read MoreLansing Region’s Top Young Professionals Recognized at 10 Over the Next Ten Awards
The 14th annual 10 Over the Next Ten Awards were held virtually on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6 until to 7 p.m. This event recognizes Greater Lansing’s top young professionals who are expected to contribute significantly to our community over the next ten years. The event was co-hosted by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber and Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber Join in Salute to National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is joining with the Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GLHCC) in recognition and celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens of Hispanic or Latino origins. “It is fitting…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Bipartisan November General Election Endorsements
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) has announced a bipartisan slate of election endorsements for the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The LRC-PAC is the non-partisan political action committee of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, representing over 1,100 businesses in the tri-county region. The objective of LRC-PAC is to endorse…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: Aug. 31, 2020
In This Issue LRC – PAC Endorsed Candidates Score Big in General Election Consumer Spending Up in Michigan Onto the GeneralCandidates endorsed by the Lansing Regional Chamber-Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the Aug. 4 primary election. 96 percent of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November general election. The LRC-PAC…
Read MoreChamber Leads Digital Days of Action!
TheU.S. Chamber is coordinating two Digital Days of Action to rally voices from across the country and demand that important measures make it in Congress’ next coronavirus relief package. What you can do: Liability protections: On Monday, we will urge Congress to pass timely, temporary, and targeted liability protections for employers that work to follow…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Statement Regarding the Passing of James Butler
The following statement regarding the passing today of James Butler can be attributed to Tim Daman, President and CEO, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce: “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of James Butler, who was a true business and community leader. James was the second African American to serve as chair…
Read MoreLansing, Michigan: America’s Best Big Small City
As economies slowly begin to restart and Americans adjust to a vastly different professional and social landscape, the places in which we choose to live, work and play are adjusting as well. According to Business Insider, one-third of Americans are considering moving to less densely populated places. In a recent list ranking the best places to…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Endorsed Candidates Score Big Wins in August Primary Election
Candidates endorsed by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) scored big wins during the August 4 primary election. 96% of LRC-PAC endorsed candidates have successfully advanced to the November General Election. “We are pleased that voters are clearly aligned with the priorities we announced in making our endorsements earlier this summer,”…
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