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lansingchamber.org CHAMBER NEWS

“This was a massive milestone for us this year, but this a Chamber member and investor
award is incredible,” said Megan Doherty, president for 84 years, for their engagement
& CEO, F.D. Hayes Electric Co. “I know there were with the LRCC and their steadfast
brilliant companies nominated. Being chosen is such commitment to our region. Comerica
a tremendous honor and even just being considered continues to make vast contributions
among them is an honor in itself.” which can be seen through the
thousands of businesses they have
Diversity Star Award: helped grow and the community
CASE Credit Union organizations they continue to
support across the region.
Nugent
The LRCC and the Lansing Economic
Area Partnership (LEAP) have joined “Being a long-time member of the Chamber has given us
forces to create this award honoring a venue to connect both with existing clients as well as
organizations that champion prospects for future business,” said Christopher Nugent, vice
diversity, equity, and inclusion in the president and commercial relationship manager, Comerica.
workplace and the Lansing regional “We are also very proud of the Small Business Financial
community. Education Series that we sponsor which is providing
Benson
valuable information to help grow many local businesses.”
CASE Credit Union
believes in the The LRCC Annual Dinner takes place on Wednesday,
importance of diversity May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Michigan State University
in the small business Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center. Questions can be
community and sees DEI directed to Ashlee Willis at michiganpremierevents@
as catalysts for positive lansingchamber.org. Tickets are $95 for LRCC members
change and growth and $140 for future members. Registration and additional
in their communities. information can be found at www.lansingchamber.org. l
Diversity is one of CASE’s
deeply-rooted core values.
The company strongly
believes in treating
every person who walks
through their door with
fairness and respect.
CASE Credit Union strives
every day to nurture a
safe and welcoming work
environment for all our
employees, members
and community partners.
The company believes
developing a diverse
workforce enhances
its ability to engage with their whole community and NEXT CHAPTER.
gives employees the power to innovate in the name of
enhancing the customer experience.
You have a vision for your business, we have the expertise to
help you get there. As we celebrate our 150th year, find out
"I am beyond proud to continue to serve the underserved,"
said Jeff Benson, CEO, CASE Credit Union. “At CASE, anyone why businesses just like yours have trusted us for
generations to provide access to the financing you need for
walking in or a part of our team should feel welcome and what’s next on your Horizon.
this award helps show we are doing just that."

Legacy Award: Comerica Bank

The Legacy Award was created to recognize organizations
for their long-time commitment as dedicated members
and investors in the Lansing Regional Chamber of HorizonBank.com/BusinessLoans
Commerce. LRCC proudly recognizes Comerica Bank,

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