Page 3 - LRCC December 2020 Focus

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

During mandated social distancing, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) hosts
numerous virtual events monthly, from Member Mixers to Lansing Economic Club programs. The
digital events and programming provide valuable content and information and give members unique
2020 Board of Directors opportunities to connect and network. The LRCC also continues to host virtual weekly roundtables

Officers for business, community, and government leaders to provide updates and share what is going on in
their community.
Board Chair Legal Counsel
Wendy Hamilton / TechSmith Patricia Scott / Foster, Swift, Collins The LRCC encourages members to check their email, follow LRCC social media channels, and
Past Chair & Smith, P.C. visit the LRCC website for the most updated information on additional educational offerings and
Patrick Dean / Dean Transportation Treasurer networking opportunities as we move forward.
Chair Elect Andy Rose / Rehmann
Mike Zamiara / Niowave President
Tim Daman / Lansing Regional
Registration for all events is available on the LRCC website.
Chamber of Commerce
Division Directors
CELEBRATION OF REGIONAL GROWTH AWARDS allow for smaller, more intimate groups and
Marketing and Member Services
Communications Michelle Massey / Dewpoint Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon conversations to replicate the in-person
Lisa O’Connor / Publicom Regional Initiatives Description: The LRCC, in partnership with Member Mixer experience.
Government Relations Kirk Ray / McLaren Greater Lansing the Lansing Economic Club, will hold its
Matt Resch / Resch Strategies
annual, must-attend Celebration of Regional CHAMBER 360
At-Large Growth Awards on Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to Date: Thursday, Dec. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m.
Description: The Chamber 360 program is
noon. The program celebrates the economic
investments, growth, and job creation that designed for prospective, new, and long-time
Tina Brumley / Auto-Owners Jeff Metts / Dowding Industries
Insurance Ken Misiewicz / Pleune Service are reshaping and transforming the Lansing LRCC members to network, learn about the
April Clobes / MSU Federal Credit Company region. Registration is $25. LRCC, participate in a roundtable discussion,
Union Steve Quinlan / Neogen and share tools and resources. Attendees
Jim Farrell / Dart Container Joe Ruth / Sparrow LRCC EAST LANSING SMALL BUSINESS CRAWL will also discuss areas of opportunity and
Roger Graff / Farm Bureau Lisa Ellen Smith / Inverve Date: Monday, Dec. 7 – Saturday, Dec. 12 put together an action plan for increased
Insurance Co. Marketing
Glenn Granger / Granger Todd Surline / Hiring Solutions Description: During the week of Dec. 7 - 12, engagement.
Construction the public is encouraged to participate in the
Dr. Kathleen Wilbur / Michigan
Keith Granger / Granger Waste State University Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce CHAMBER UNIVERSITY
Services East Lansing Small Business Crawl, by Date: Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Kevin Zielke / AF Group
David Lewis / AT&T Michigan
David Zyble / Jackson National Life collecting a Small Business Crawl card and Topic: Give Your Team a Tune-up
Darci Marcum / General Motors Insurance visit participating businesses. When players Description: COVID-19 has had a dramatic
Van Martin / Martin Commercial make a purchase (gift cards included) at a impact on the work we do. The fallout from
Properties
participating business, they will receive points the past several months has left many people
by keeping their receipts and submitting anxious, fearful, frustrated, isolated, and
Board Partnerships them on the Lansing Regional Chamber exhausted. The threat of burnout is greater
website. Additional information is available at than at any time in our lifetimes. There is
LEAP, Inc. Black Business Alliance of
Bob Trezise / LEAP, Inc. Greater Lansing www.lansingchamber.com/smallbusinesscrawl. hope amid the challenges we face in keeping
Grand River Connection Dr. Alane Laws-Barker / Sparrow our teams healthy, and it can be found in the
Steve Hershfield / CBRE LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB opportunity leaders have to help rejuvenate
ATHENA WIN Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to noon their teams. Ross Woodstock will show you
Jenn Sturdy / PNC Bank
Description: The upcoming Lansing how you can help those around you feel a
Economic Club will feature Bryce Skaff, sense of renewal. Coming into a new year
FOCUS co-head of Global Client Group and vice is the perfect time to lead your team down
president, Dimensional Fund Advisors. Skaff a path that will help them feel re-energized,
Editor Design will discuss building a culture of learning, connected to others, and connected to their
Ashley Sandborn Tandem Studios
teamwork, innovation, and dedication in work.
Feature Writer Cover Photography
Ross Woodstock Courtesy Photo the workplace in any economic environment.
Discussion will be facilitated by Roger L. VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES
Millbrook JD, CPA/PFS, advisor/principal of Virtual roundtables allow community and
Siena Investments. government leaders an opportunity to share
what is going on in the community and
STAY CONNECTED. STAY SOCIAL. DECEMBER MEMBER MIXER determine ways to advice the tri-county region.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. • Delta Township - Eaton County:
facebook.com/LansingChamber Description: WKAR will serve as the virtual Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 9 to 10 a.m.
sponsor and the Peanut Shop will be the • Lansing: Wednesday, Dec. 9 from
twitter.com/LansingChamber support sponsor for the December virtual 9 to 10 a.m.
Member Mixer, taking place on Dec. 8 • East Lansing - Meridian Township:
@LansingRegionalChamber
from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 9 to 10 a.m.
breakout sessions throughout the event to
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