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Lansing Regional Chamber Urges Additional Federal Support for Small Business Impacted by COVID-19
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is urging the Michigan Congressional Delegation to push for additional funds to be added to a federal program designed to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) has exhausted the $350 billion, from the $2 trillion CARES Act, to support small business during the…
Read MoreLRCC Signs onto Letter Urging Congressional Delegation to Provide Additional PPP Funding
The PPP funding, as part of the federal CARES Act, has been exhausted. Both Congressional Republicans and Democrats are working on how to replenish the fund since there is still incredible need. There is an agreement between Congressional leadership on an additional $250 billion for PPP. However, there are points of difference in other requirements…
Read MoreLansing Regional Partners Open Letter to Greater Lansing Business Community
The impact of the COVID-19 crisis is being felt in every corner of our society. Priority No. 1 during the crisis is protecting the public’s health and safety. The far-reaching impact of COVID-19 is also being felt by businesses both large and small, all of whom have had their operations curtailed or shutdown. Those businesses…
Read MoreLansing Wins 2020 Insurify Fittest Cities Award
The City of Lansing has been recognized as one of Insurify’s Fittest Cities. Award winners were selected for their excellent track record of supporting health and fitness. Insurify analyzed communities in each state for the availability and accessibility of outdoor recreation areas, and for the proportion of community members working in jobs that promote health…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Bringing Business Community Together in New, Innovative Ways
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has long been a trusted convener of professionals, influencers and leaders in the Lansing region. The organization hosts various opportunities for members to build relationships with other local professionals as well as discuss pertinent policy and economic issues. The current COVID-19 crisis has led the LRCC to get…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Pulling Regional Organizations Together to Address COVID-19 Crisis
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is pulling regional partner organizations and key stakeholders together to coordinate strategies surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. LRCC has set up weekly calls to discuss COVID-19, its economic impact on the Lansing region and how to align communication efforts. “We are all going through this situation together,” said Tim…
Read MoreLocal Business & Government Leaders to Discuss COVID-19 Impact at Lansing Regional Chamber Roundtables
The COVID-19 crisis has touched every facet of society but has not changed the need for local business and governmental leaders to stay abreast of current trends and important public policy and economic issues. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) will take advantage of modern technology, so local leaders stay connected during these challenging…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber Releases Official Statement on Governor’s Stay-At-Home Order
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. We understand the significant economic impact to many businesses and employees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s recently announced stay-at-home executive order. However, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) believes the public health and safety…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter: March 17, 2020
In This Issue Families First Coronavirus Response Act Economic Recovery Package Next Steps State Legislature Funds Workforce Initiatives Going-PRO, MI Reconnect Lansing City Council Amends FY20 Budget Join the LRC-PAC Newsletter Families First Coronavirus Response Act The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislative package H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act last week. This legislation heads to…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Releases Official Statement on COVID-19
The following statement can be attributed to Tim Daman, president and chief executive officer of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce understands that local businesses are dealing with so much uncertainty and navigating through an unknown landscape that presents a multitude of economic challenges. We want local businesses to know that…
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