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Lansing Regional Chamber Backs Governor Whitmer’s
Support of Afghan Refugee Resettlement
he Lansing Regional “We are all watching the crisis in Afghanistan unfold
Chamber of Commerce before our eyes, and it tears at our hearts,” said Tim
T(LRCC) has joined with Daman, president & CEO, LRCC. “We have always been
other local chambers around a state and region that opens our arms to people from
Michigan in backing Governor around the world in times of dire need. This is one of
Gretchen Whitmer’s offer of those moments.”
state assistance to resettle men,
women, and children fleeing the In a statement earlier this year on the contributions
crisis in Afghanistan. of immigrants in the region, the LRCC noted that
communities where immigrants live are among the
In a letter to Governor Whitmer, most vibrant in the state, including Lansing.
the business group called the Whitmer
offer to assist Afghan refugees “Attracting more immigrants and welcoming refugees
“a moral obligation,” stating, “For a century and a half, to our region is an essential component of our
Michigan has established a rich legacy as a welcoming, economic and workforce development efforts and is
chosen home for individuals from all over the world key to becoming the world-class region we all desire,”
seeking freedom and economic opportunity. We said Daman. “We would be proud to welcome Afghan
recognize our state as well-positioned to welcome refugees to our community.” l
these individuals and support them as they venture
through immigration processes and a new, unknown
home nation.”
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