Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

From the trades to the boardroom, the Lansing region works hard. Today, we celebrate the dedication, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit that drive our business community forward. Thank you to everyone who shows up and builds something every day.

09/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our CEO and President of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, Tim Daman!

09/03/2026

What is driving Michigan forward, for its people, its businesses, and its communities? That was the central question at the MAB - Michigan Association of Broadcasters Policy Summit, where Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Tim Daman joined leaders from the Detroit Regional Chamber, West Michigan Policy Forum , and Michigan Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the state's economic trajectory.

Together, the panel explored the trends and challenges defining Michigan's path ahead, and highlighted the essential role strong local media plays in driving economic development across the state.

09/03/2026

Join us for our September Member Mixer on Tuesday, September 8 at Consumers Credit Union.

Connect with fellow members, expand your network and enjoy a evening filled with great conversations and delicious food.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4cZ5TZt

09/03/2026

Building a truly inclusive team takes more than a one-time workshop.

Inclusive Leadership is a THRIVE Talent & Leadership program facilitated by Dr. Tonya Bailey, CEO of TCB Consulting. Designed for emerging and established leaders who want to strengthen workplace culture, enhance communication and emotional intelligence, improve team effectiveness, and lead successfully across diverse perspectives and experiences.

Participants walk away with stronger self-awareness, practical tools for leading across diverse perspectives, and a cohort of peers committed to the same work.

Is your organization ready to move from good intentions to real, lasting change?

Applications close September 11, 2026.

If you're ready to lead with greater impact and inclusion, this is your next step. https://www.lansingchamber.org/empowering-inclusive-leaders/

09/03/2026

Michigan startups are solving real problems, and 20 of them just made the cut.

The MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) just announced the Top 20 for the 2026-27 PitchMI competition, one of the nation's largest founder-focused startup showdowns.

This fall, these companies compete in the semifinals for capital, visibility, and connections to help them scale faster.

Learn More:

Founders will compete across four Michigan cities this fall, backed by two weeks of startup development and coaching

09/03/2026

During our Grow Series event, Emma Bostwick, VP of Business Attraction at the Lansing Economic Area Partnership LEAP and co-lead of the Capital Area Child Care Coalition (CACCC), highlighted the importance of child care as a workforce benefit. Emma shared her expertise on the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program, a groundbreaking, bipartisan initiative and the first of its kind in the country.

Key takeaways from the session:
•How child care benefits boost employee recruitment and retention
•What employers need to know to participate in MI Tri-Share
•How employee eligibility is determined
•The real impact child care support has on workplace culture

Investing in child care truly means investing in your workforce.

Interested in learning more about MI Tri-Share for your business?

Learn more at: https://mitrishare.org/

09/03/2026

Registration is Now Open for Our 2nd Annual Capitol Connection Breakfast!

Tickets and tables are now available with limited sponsorships still left for our Friday, September 25 event!

Our guest speaker is Jon Decker, Chief White House Correspondent for Gray Television and iHeartMedia, who will discuss the upcoming midterm elections.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4h8ApCJ

For more information, contact Bridget Drzal at: https://bit.ly/4h4vdzP

09/02/2026

Connecting Leaders To The People, Systems, And Decisions Shaping Greater Lansing.

Leadership Lansing, part of the THRIVE Talent & Leadership Series is a program that runs from October through May and is designed to develop the next generation of community leaders in the Lansing region.

Through immersive learning experiences, participants gain a deeper understanding of the essential institutions that shape the region's quality of life while strengthening their own leadership capabilities.

Join the 12th year of Leadership Lansing.

Applications close September 11, 2026.

Apply Today: https://bit.ly/46e1Sgl

09/02/2026

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Origami Rehabilitation and Child and Family Charities Non-Profit Hub for the ribbon cutting on Hugh's Happy Place, a brand-new playground now open for Mid-Michigan families.

This space was made possible through a generous grant from The Izzo Legacy.

Origami Rehabilitation operates out of the Hub and provides rehabilitation services for children. For them, this playground is more than a place to play; it's part of how kids heal and grow.

Hugh's Happy Place is located at the Child and Family Charities Non-Profit Hub on Greenlawn Avenue.