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lansingchamber.org CHAMBER IN ACTION
The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce What’s in a name, you may ask? For McCall Hamilton,
welcomed Boot Barn to the region on April 22. The an all-female Lansing lobbying firm, the name is an
new Boot Barn store is located at 416 Marketplace homage to Michigan’s history and a validation of their
Blvd. in Delta Township. “With an uncompromising work today. The Lansing Regional Chamber was proud to
desire to support the local communities we serve, we host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 2 to celebrate a
proudly offer the broadest selection of cowboy boots, company rebrand to McCall Hamilton and their stunning
work boots, western wear, workwear, western-inspired office space, located at 106 W. Allegan St., Suite 600 in
fashion, and outdoor gear.” Lansing. The 33-year-old firm, formally known as RWC
Advocacy, is renaming the business after the first woman
elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1920, Eva McCall
Hamilton. During her two years in the Senate, Hamilton
championed issues affecting the welfare of women
and children, pushed for giving teachers’ pay raises and
worked to reduce barriers to farmers selling fresh produce
in Grand Rapids, leading to the eventual establishment of
the city's first farmers retail markets. "As we dug into her
history and her bio and learned all of the things she was
involved in, it spoke to us," said owner Melissa Reitz. "And
we found so many similarities to what we do now."
On May 10, the Eaton Regional Education Service
Agency (RESA) Career Preparation Center celebrated
with students as they officially “signed” with their
future employers. Eaton RESA partnered with Lansing
Community College West Campus and SkillsUSA
on this event. Students graduating from high
school and completing their career and technical
education programs will formally accept positions
with local companies. Six total students signed with
local employers: AIS Construction (Tyler Denniston, May 4 was a beautiful day to host a ribbon-cutting
Ovid-Elsie High School, Travis Mater, Maple Valley ceremony for our friends at Eastside Fish Fry & Grill,
High School, Denny Sauers, Lakewood High School), located at 2417 E. Kalamazoo St., Lansing. Eastside Fish
Hammond Farms (Jackson Walters, Mason High Fry & Grill is home to some of the best fried home-
School), Leavitt & Stark Inc. (Nathaniel Hussey, style classics and fresh seafood in Lansing. Owner
Charlotte High School) and Schneider Concrete (Corbin Henry Meyer has built a loyal following and is a food
Schneider, Pewamo-Westphalia). All students are in staple in Lansing, having been twice featured on Food
the Heavy Equipment Program at Eaton RESA Career Network’s “Diner’s, Drive-in’s and Dives.” But it is his
Preparation. work in employing formerly incarcerated workers
through his Second Chance program that is really
making a difference in the community.
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