Capitol Connection Newsletter: Jan. 31, 2023
In This Issue: 2023 Policy Priority Focus Areas Working Families Tax Cut Passed by the State Legislature LRCC Supports Expansion of Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act 2023 Policy Priority Focus Areas The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) serves as the voice of business for the Greater Lansing region. Our public affairs team is focused on…
Read MoreApplication Open for Diversity Star Award Recognizing a Regional Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Four Major Community Awards to be Presented Annually at LRCC Annual Dinner The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) are pleased to announce that applications are open for the second annual Diversity Star Award, honoring organizations that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and the…
Read MoreMatt Resch of Resch Strategies to Lead Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2023 Board of Directors
Lisa O’Connor of Publicom to Serve as Chair-Elect Matt Resch of Resch Strategies will serve as the 2023 board chair of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) Board of Directors. Resch succeeds Mike Zamiara of Niowave, who will remain on the board as past chair. Lisa O’Connor of Publicom will serve as chair-elect and…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter Dec. 6, 2022
In This Issue Housing Bills Clear Legislature, Head to Governor for Signature Minimum Wage to Increase in 2023, Restaurant Workers Are Concerned Corporate Transparency Act Presidential Primary Housing Bills Clear Legislature, Head to Governor for Signature A bipartisan package of bills focused on workforce housing passed the Michigan State Senate this week and now heads…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter Nov. 29, 2022
In This Issue Election Recap – What’s Next Lansing Regional Chamber-PAC Endorsed Candidates Celebrate Election Night Success Key Candidates Serving in Leadership Roles Federal Update Election Recap – What’s Next Now that the 2022 general election is a few weeks behind us, we wanted to provide you key highlights important to our region. Governor Gretchen…
Read MoreLift Up Local Small Businesses During Small Business Saturday® on November 26Â
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is proud to support the tri-county small business community once again for Small Business Saturday this Saturday, November 26. Created in 2010 by American Express, this annual shopping holiday occurs the Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages shoppers to support small businesses nationwide during one of the biggest shopping…
Read MoreLansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorsed Candidates Celebrate Election Night SuccessÂ
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (LRC-PAC) endorsed candidates were overwhelmingly successful during the Nov. 8 general election. The LRC-PAC had a 96% success rate, with 30 out of the 31 candidates endorsed winning their election during the 2022 cycle. “It was clear from the outcome of this election that voters want…
Read MoreDorothy E. Maxwell Honored with 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award
Lorin Cumberbatch named ATHENAPowerlink Recipient Dorothy E. Maxwell, long-time President and CEO of Max Winegar Group and dedicated community servant, has been named the recipient of the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC). The LRCC also announced that Lorin Cumberbatch, founder and owner of Skin Studio 211, has been…
Read MoreFive Regional Organizations to Be Honored at the 17th Annual Celebration of Regional Growth Awards on Tuesday, November 1
Five organizations will be honored for their commitment to the Lansing region at the 17th annual Celebration of Regional Growth (CORG) Awards, taking place Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Kellogg Center Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. This year’s CORG honorees include Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, Ferguson Development, McKesson, Moneyball Sportswear and TechSmith. All…
Read MoreCapitol Connection Newsletter Oct. 11, 2022
In This Issue: Four Weeks Until the General Election Help Us Make Sure Our Candidates Win on Nov. 8 Tri-County Public Transit Agencies Launch Unprecedented Partnership to Enhance Regional Mobility Capital Region International Airport Awarded Economic Development Grant Four Weeks Until the General Election We are officially four weeks away from the Nov. 8 general…
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