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New “ATHENA Lansing” Tab on LRCC Website:

Empowering Women Leaders in the Lansing Region

he ATHENA Lansing tab is a new section
of the Lansing Regional Chamber of
TCommerce's (LRCC) website that is
specifically focused to provide information on
empowering women leaders in the Lansing
region. This new tab, located on the homepage
of www.lansingchamber.org, provides
resources related to the ATHENA Women's
Interest Network (WIN), ATHENA PowerLink
and the ATHENA Leadership Award. These
programs support and empower women
leaders, business owners and women staff in
the Lansing region.

ATHENA WIN is a network of women business
and community leaders who to share knowledge,
experience, and resources to advance women's
leadership and professional development. The
WIN program offers a variety of resources and
programming, including workshops, training sessions, For more information on ATHENA Lansing, please
networking events and more. contact the LRCC Talent Development Manager Sarah
Bakken at sbakken@lansingchamber.org. l
The ATHENA PowerLink program offered through the
LRCC provides women business owners with access
to a panel of expert advisors who provide guidance
and support in areas such as finance, marketing, and Mobile Stage for Rent
operations. This program is designed to help women-
owned businesses achieve specific business growth
goals in the Lansing area.

Finally, the ATHENA Leadership Award is an annual
recognition program that honors recipients who have
demonstrated excellence in leadership, community
service and mentoring. The ATHENA Leadership Awards
are an important part of the LRCC's efforts to recognize
and celebrate the contributions of individuals who
are supporting the growth of women in the Lansing
community.

The ATHENA Lansing tab on the LRCC's website
will provide easy access to information about these
programs, as well as resources and programming
that are specifically geared towards women leaders,
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