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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.
2021 Board of Directors The events and programming provide valuable content and information and give members unique
opportunities to learn, connect and network. The LRCC also continues to host virtual weekly
Officers roundtables 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 is available on the LRCC website.
Chamber of Commerce
Division Directors FEBRUARY MEMBER MIXER
Marketing and Member Services
Communications Michelle Massey / Dewpoint Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Lisa O’Connor / Publicom Regional Initiatives
Government Relations Kirk Ray / McLaren Greater Lansing Description: Volaris Lansing will serve as the virtual sponsor for the February virtual Member
Matt Resch / Resch Strategies
Mixer, taking place on Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature breakout sessions
throughout the event to allow for connecting and relationship-building. Participants will also
At-Large have the opportunity to win gift cards!
Tina Brumley / Auto-Owners Jeff Metts / Dowding Industries
Insurance Ken Misiewicz / Pleune Service LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB
April Clobes / MSU Federal Credit Company
Union Steve Quinlan / Neogen Date: Thursday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. Enjoy virtual networking prior to program 10:40 to
Jim Farrell / Dart Container Joe Ruth / Sparrow
Roger Graff / Farm Bureau Lisa Ellen Smith / Inverve 11 a.m. and after the program from noon to 12:15pm.
Insurance Co. Marketing
Glenn Granger / Granger Todd Surline / Hiring Solutions Description: A distinguished panel, including the women and men’s head golf coaches for
Construction Michigan State University; Sarah Burnham from the LPGA Tour; Ryan Brehm, tour professional,
Dr. Kathleen Wilbur / Michigan
Keith Granger / Granger Waste State University PGA, and John Lindert, secretary, PGA, will discuss how golf survived the pandemic and how
Services
Kevin Zielke / AF Group its resurgence is bringing a new generation of players onto the course.
David Lewis / AT&T Michigan
David Zyble / Jackson National Life
Darci Marcum / General Motors Insurance
Van Martin / Martin Commercial
Properties LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB
Board Partnerships Date: Thursday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon Enjoy virtual networking prior to program 10:40 to
11 a.m. and after the program from noon to 12:15pm.
LEAP, Inc. ATHENA WIN
Bob Trezise / LEAP, Inc. Jenn Sturdy / PNC Bank Description: Sponsored by Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, the Feb. 18 Lansing Economic
Lansing 5:01 Black Business Alliance of Club will feature former Marine Corps Commandant and former member of the Joints Chiefs
Steve Hershfield / CBRE Greater Lansing
Dr. Alane Laws-Barker / Sparrow of Staff, General Robert Neller. He will discuss leadership in turbulent times, what it takes to
build a team, and how to address challenging situations.
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Editor Design VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES
Ashley Sandborn Tandem Studios
Feature Writer Cover Photography
Ross Woodstock Courtesy of AF Group • Delta Township - Eaton County: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 9 to 10 a.m.
• Lansing – Delhi Township: Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 9 to 10 a.m.
• East Lansing - Meridian Township: Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m.
• Delta Township - Eaton County: Wednesday, March 3 from 9 to 10 a.m.
STAY CONNECTED. STAY SOCIAL.
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