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The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) is a trusted convener of professionals,
influencers, and leaders in the Lansing region.

2020 Board of Directors During a time of mandated social distancing, the LRCC has hosted numerous virtual events, from
Member Mixers to Economic Club programs, that have provided valuable content and information
Officers and given members an opportunity to network. The LRCC also continues to host virtual weekly
roundtables for business, community, and government leaders to connect and share what is going
Board Chair Legal Counsel on in their community.
Wendy Hamilton / TechSmith Patricia Scott / Foster, Swift, Collins
Past Chair & Smith, P.C. The LRCC encourages members to check their email, follow LRCC social media channels, and
Patrick Dean / Dean Transportation Treasurer visit the LRCC website for the most updated information on additional educational offerings and
Chair Elect Andy Rose / Rehmann networking opportunities as we move forward.
Mike Zamiara / Niowave President
Tim Daman / Lansing Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Registration for all events is available on the LRCC website.
Division Directors

Marketing and Member Services
Communications Michelle Massey / Dewpoint superintendent, East Lansing Public School
Lisa O’Connor / Publicom Regional Initiatives THE CIVILITY PROJECT District; Jason Mellema, superintendent,
Government Relations Kirk Ray / McLaren Greater Lansing Date: Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to Ingham ISD; Kelly Blake, superintendent,
Matt Resch / Resch Strategies noon Waverly School District.

At-Large Speakers: Nolan Finley and Stephen Description: Hear from a panelist of local
Henderson superintendents on how school districts are
Tina Brumley / Auto-Owners Jeff Metts / Dowding Industries Description: Sponsored by Delta Dental, adapting to the changing landscape in mid-
Insurance Ken Misiewicz / Pleune Service Michigan caused by COVID-19.
April Clobes / MSU Federal Credit Company this webinar will bring people of opposing
Union Steve Quinlan / Neogen viewpoints together for healthy disagreement, Moderator: Peter Spadafore, deputy
Jim Farrell / Dart Container Joe Ruth / Sparrow personal interactions, and constructive executive director for external relations,
Roger Graff / Farm Bureau Lisa Ellen Smith / Inverve conversations. In this hour-long workshop, Michigan Association of Superintendents &
Insurance Co. Marketing participants will engage in enlightening
Glenn Granger / Granger Todd Surline / Hiring Solutions discussion, learn to listen to others, and learn Administrators.
Construction Dr. Kathleen Wilbur / Michigan
Keith Granger / Granger Waste State University why the listening is important. LANSING OPEN
Services Kevin Zielke / AF Group Date: Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5
David Lewis / AT&T Michigan David Zyble / Jackson National Life LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB p.m.
Darci Marcum / General Motors Insurance Date: Monday, Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to noon
Van Martin / Martin Commercial Description: The LRCC is looking
Properties Topic: Future of MSU Athletics forward to hosting a great networking event,
Speaker: Bill Beekman, athletic director, while working to create the right balance
Board Partnerships Michigan State University of fun and safety amid the coronavirus

LEAP, Inc. Black Business Alliance of Description: Bill Beekman will discuss the outbreak. The event is sold out. However,
sponsorships are still available and give
Bob Trezise / LEAP, Inc. Greater Lansing current state of Michigan State University
Grand River Connection Dr. Alane Laws-Barker / Sparrow athletics and how they plan to operate in a businesses an incredible opportunity to
Katherine Japinga / Michigan State Greater Lansing COVID-19 world. build their brand through awareness and
Senate Hispanic Chamber increased visibility. More information can
ATHENA WIN Jose Yanez / Full Circle Financial AUGUST MEMBER MIXER be found online or by contacting Ashlee
Jenn Sturdy / PNC Bank Planning Willis at MichiganPremierEvents@
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. LansingChamber.org.
FOCUS Description: Hosted by WLNS TV 6, the
LRCC will hold its virtual August Member VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES
Editor Cover Photo Mixer from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join us with a
Ashley Sandborn John Pompei Virtual roundtables allow community and
Feature Writer beverage and connect with LRCC members government leaders an opportunity to share
Ross Woodstock and local business professionals. We will what is going on in the community and
Design break into smaller, more intimate groups determine ways to advice the tri-county
Tandem Studios throughout the program to build valuable region. Registration is available on the LRCC
relationships. website.
STAY CONNECTED. STAY SOCIAL. LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB Lansing: Aug. 12 from 9 to 10 a.m.

facebook.com/LansingChamber Date: Thursday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to East Lansing - Meridian Township:
noon Aug. 19 from 9 to 10 a.m.
twitter.com/LansingChamber Topic: Changing Landscape of Education in Delta Township - Eaton County:
Mid-Michigan Sept. 2 from 8 to 9 a.m.
@LansingRegionalChamber
Panelists: Sam Sinicropi, superintendent,
Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Lansing School District; Dori Leyko,

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