On Thursday, April 30, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging to Joel, Szabat Assistant Secretary of Aviation and Internal Affairs, to express concern over Delta Airlines request seeking exemption from minimum service obligations for Capital Region International Airport (LAN). Below is the letter: Assistant Secretary…

In a letter to Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers, The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has asked for a phased-in plan to restart the Michigan economy, beginning May 1. LRCC’s letter to state officials came as a result of a survey of Chamber members, which showed that the business community expects to continue…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…