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lansingchamber.org CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 2022 Ukraine, including macroeconomic expectations and the
impact of price inflation, supply chain disruptions, and
LRCC BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE WITH workforce issues.
5/6 CONGRESSMAN PETER MEIJER & Cost: Tickets are offered at no cost for Lansing Economic
CONGRESSWOMAN ELISSA SLOTKIN Club members, $55 LRCC members and $75 for future
Friday, May 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. members.
Crowne Plaza Lansing West | 925 S. Creyts DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND
Road, Lansing
5/25 INCLUSION SERIES: FOSTERING A
Presented by Friedland Industries, the upcoming Business CULTURE OF BELONGING IN THE
Roundtable with Congressman Peter Meijer WORKPLACE
(MI-03) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will be Wednesday, May 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
an excellent opportunity to hear about Meijer and Slotkin's Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce | 500
bipartisanship efforts to address several complex issues E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200; Lansing
impacting the business community.
Creating and executing an effective DEI strategy is more
Cost: Tickets are $35 for LRCC members and $50 for future than a trend. The intentional work will force you to move
members.
beyond good intentions. The most successful organizations
MAY MEMBER MIXER understand why DEI is the key to building strong teams,
5/10 Tuesday, May 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. serving consumers, creating an effective workforce and
generating innovation. Yet, just having good intentions
Impression Five Science Center | 200 Museum about DEI is not enough to foster a culture of belonging.
Drive, Lansing Powered by AT&T and MSUFCU, Kelli Ellsworth Etchison,
Co-hosted with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors LAFCU's chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer,
Bureau, the May Member Mixer will celebrate our region's will share her firsthand experiences with DEI and how to
tourism and hospitality industry, and Impression 5's 50th build a sense of belonging in the workplace. Attendees will
anniversary. Thank you to the MAYOTTEgroup Architects for leave inspired to confidently take steps forward to foster a
their generous sponsorship! culture of belonging in their workplaces.
Cost: The event is offered at no cost. Cost: Tickets are $75.
BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES:
5/17 BUILDING AN EMPOWERED Virtual Business Roundtables
ORGANIZATION
Thursday, May 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Virtual roundtables allow community and
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce | 500 government leaders an opportunity to share
E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200; Lansing what is going on in the community and
The May Business Education Series will feature determine ways to advise the tri-county region.
Ross Woodstock, career coach/consultant with Kolt
Communications. Ross will discuss building an empowered Delta Township - Eaton County
organization, the benefits of empowering team members Wednesday, May 4 from 9 to 10 a.m.
and the potential pitfalls of empowerment. Lansing – Delhi Township
Wednesday, May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m.
Cost: Tickets are offered at no cost for LRCC members and
$25 for future members. East Lansing - Meridian Township
Wednesday, May 18 from 9 to 10 a.m.
MAY LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB:
5/17 ENERGY OUTLOOK
Tuesday, May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | 219 S. The LRCC hosts numerous events monthly, from
Member Mixers to Lansing Economic Club programs.
Harrison Road, East Lansing
The events and programming provide valuable
Sponsored by Enbridge Energy, Dr. Dean Foreman, chief content and information and give members unique
economist at American Petroleum Institute, will discuss opportunities to connect and network.
the current outlook for U.S. and global oil and natural gas The LRCC encourages members to check their email,
markets at the May Lansing Economic Club. Dr. Foreman, follow LRCC social media channels, and visit the LRCC
who is known for his extensive knowledge of energy website for the most updated information on upcoming
markets and ability to use advanced analytics to assess educational offerings and networking opportunities.
market risks, will discuss the factors influencing market Registration is available on the LRCC website.
conditions before and after Russia's unprovoked war on

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