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lansingchamber.org                                                                  CALENDAR OF EVENTS


        May 2024

                  DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION                           MAY MEMBER MIXER CO-HOSTED

          5/2     SERIES: LEADING THROUGH                         5/14    WITH CHOOSE LANSING
                  INSPIRATION AND COMPASSION                              Tuesday, May 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
                  Thursday, May 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.                  Lansing Shuffle, 325 Riverfront Drive,
                  Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce,                   Lansing
                  500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Lansing    Join us for an exciting evening of networking,
        The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Series will welcome   collaboration, and community engagement during the
        Dean Jong, MM, the owner and founder of Greater Lansing   May Member Mixer, co-hosted with Choose Lansing. This
        Open Soccer, Lansing’s largest and most diverse adult   event provides an invaluable opportunity to expand your
        recreational soccer leagues. Jong will dive into the nuances   network, forge new connections, and foster meaningful
        of leadership, namely the importance of listening, setting/  relationships with like-minded individuals who share a
        respecting boundaries, and how to always come from a    passion for business growth and community development.
        place of integrity. Whether you’re managing employees or   Independent Bank & Lansing Shuffle have generously
        interacting with customers, building a foundation on these   sponsored this mixer.
        core values will give you the means to inspire those around
        you to attain your collective goals.                    Cost: This event is offered at no cost.

        Cost: This event is offered at no cost for LRCC members           ATHENA WIN: FLORAL SPRING
        and $25 for future LRCC members.                          5/15    WREATH WORKSHOP
                                                                          Wednesday, May 15, from 5:3o to 7:30 p.m.
                  FIRST FRIDAY PUBLIC AFFAIRS                             The Plant Professionals, 16886 Turner Road,

          5/3     UPDATE                                                  Lansing
                  Friday, May 3, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.          Come join Girls’ Night Out to connect while creating
                  ZOOM                                          your very own spring wreath with help from The Plant
        Join us every First Friday of the month for an insightful   Professionals! This casual event offers the perfect
        briefing on policy and political developments impacting   opportunity to forge meaningful connections while
        the business community. Hosted by LRCC Public Affairs   crafting a beautiful decoration for your home or office.
        Senior Vice President, Steve Japinga, these monthly     Guided by skilled instructors, unleash your artistic flair and
        calls are designed to keep our members informed and     enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with conversation. Don’t
        engaged.                                                miss this chance to expand your professional network and
                                                                add a personal touch to your space. All flower arrangement
        Cost: This event is offered at no cost.                 items will be included with your registration fee. Light
                                                                snacks and beverages will be provided.

                                                                Cost: Tickets are $65 for ATHENA WIN members and $75
                  LRCC BUSINESS                                 for future ATHENA WIN members.
                  ROUNDTABLES                                             LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB


                   Delta Township – Eaton County                 5/23     Thursday, May 23, from 11:30 a.m.
                                                                          to 1:30 p.m.
                  Wednesday, May 1, from 9 to 10 a.m.                     Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center,
                    Delta Township District Library,                      219 South Harrison Road, East Lansing
                    5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing               The May Lansing Economic Club will feature a panel
                                                                discussion on Michigan’s economic growth. Panelists
                      Lansing – Delhi Township                  include Quentin Messer, President and CEO, Michigan
                  Wednesday, May 8 from 9 to 10 a.m.            Economic Development Corporation and Hilary Doe,
                       Consumers Credit Union,                  Chief Growth Officer, Michigan Economic Development
                   6935 South Cedar Street, Lansing             Corporation, who will discuss the state’s economic
                                                                competitiveness from economic growth strategies,
                  East Lansing – Meridian Township              talent & workforce development, to population growth
                 Wednesday, May 15, from 9 to 10 a.m.           infrastructure investment, and more.
                         Independent Bank,                      Cost: Tickets are offered at no cost for Lansing Economic
              1380 West Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing         Club members, $55 for LRCC members and $75 for future
                                                                LRCC members. A table of eight is $425.


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