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lansingchamber.org                                                                  CALENDAR OF EVENTS


        July 2024

                  JULY MEMBER MIXER                             but celebrate the unique skills and experiences of

          7/11    Thursday, July 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.     neurodivergent individuals.
                  Grand River Park, Lansing
                  Get ready for an unforgettable evening        Cost: This event is offered at no cost for LRCC members
        aboard the Michigan Princess for our July Member Mixer   and $25 for future LRCC members.
        on Thursday, July 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.! Join us on
        the beautiful Grand River as we come together for an              SUCCESSION PLANNING: TECHNICAL
        evening of networking, relaxation, and scenic views.     8/27     ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
                                                                          Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
        Cost: This event is offered at no cost.                           Location: Lansing Regional Chamber, 500 E.
                                                                          Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
                  SUCCESSION PLANNING: TECHNICAL                Succession Planning is an integral part of the business
          7/11    ASSISTANCE PROGRAM                            life cycle and long-term organizational success. The goal
                  Thursday, July 18, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.       of Succession Planning: Technical Assistance Program
                  Lansing Regional Chamber,                     101 is to offer practical educational programming to
                  500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200             assist Ingham County business owners in creating and
        Succession planning is an integral part of the business   implementing succession plans.
        life cycle and long-term organizational success. The
        Succession Planning: Technical Assistance Program       Cost: This event is offered at no cost.
        101 aims to offer practical educational programming to
        assist business owners in creating and implementing               BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES:
        succession plans. It is preferred that participants do   8/27     FOCUSING ON THE RIGHT
        business in Ingham County.                                        MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATION
                                                                          STRATEGIES TO STAY AHEAD
        Cost: This event is offered at no cost.                           Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
                                                                          Lansing Regional Chamber,
                                                                          500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
        August 2024                                             The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that
                                                                business, as an institution, is more trusted than
                  FIRST FRIDAY PUBLIC AFFAIRS                   NGOs, government and media. Trust is local, with “my
          8/2     CALL UPDATE (VIRTUAL)                         employer” being the most trusted institution among
                  Friday, Aug. 2, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.         respondents to this annual survey. And nearly two-
                  Zoom                                          thirds expect CEOs to manage changes happening in
        Join us every First Friday of the month for an insightful   society. What does all this mean for deploying effective
        briefing on policy and political developments           marketing and public relations strategies now and
        impacting the business community. Hosted by LRCC        moving forward?
        Public Affairs Senior Vice President, Steve Japinga,
        these monthly calls are designed to keep our members    Rose Tantraphol, CEO of Moonsail North, will discuss
        informed and engaged.                                   trends related to storytelling, AI adoption, digital platforms,
                                                                resource management, messaging development, PR
        Cost: This event is offered at no cost.                 transparency and crisis communications.

                  DEI SERIES: FOSTERING AN                      Cost: This event is offered at no cost for LRCC members
          8/6     INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE                           and $25 for future LRCC members.
                  FOR NEURODIVERGENT
                  PROFESSIONALS
        Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.                     LRCC members have unparalleled access to company
        Lansing Regional Chamber,                                    and staff profiles on the LRCC website. To access
        500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200                             and update this information at any point, visit
        Join MSUFCU’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and             lansingchamber.org and enter your username and
        Belonging Manger, Taylor Moberg (she/her), for
        an enlightening session where we will delve into             password. If you have not yet signed into the site,
        proactive strategies aimed at fostering an inclusive       please  follow the simple password reset instructions.
        work environment for neurodiversity. From evaluating
        hiring practices to accommodating needs, we                  Call (517) 487-6340 with any questions.
        will explore actionable steps to not only welcome

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