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Lansing Regional

Chamber to Celebrate

125 Years with

Anniversary Gala

n 2026, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will Hundreds of members, business leaders, and community
mark a remarkable milestone: 125 years of connecting, influencers are expected to attend the gala. This historic
Icollaborating, and creating opportunity in the Greater milestone is a reminder of how far the community has
Lansing region. To celebrate, the Chamber will host a come, and a celebration of the achievements that will
125th Anniversary Gala on February 25, 2026, replacing shape Lansing’s future.
the traditional Annual Dinner with a night dedicated to
honoring the past while envisioning the future. Tickets will be available at the end of October. For
information about sponsorship opportunities, contact
“Celebrating 125 years is not just about looking back,” Bridget Drzal at bdrzal@lansingchamber.org. u
said Bridget Drzal, Vice President of Membership
Engagement at the Lansing Regional Chamber. “It’s an
opportunity to inspire the next generation of leaders, Does your community
encourage innovation, and reaffirm our commitment to
inclusion and collaboration across the region.” feel scattered?

The gala will spotlight members, milestones, and 15 16 17
moments that have shaped Lansing’s business 13 14 18 19
landscape, while recognizing the exceptional individuals 12
and organizations whose dedication strengthens the 20
community. Award categories include the Community 11 21
Service Award, honoring individuals who go above 10
and beyond to make Lansing a better place to live, 22
work, and play; the Outstanding Small Business 9 23
Award, recognizing local small businesses exemplifying 8
innovation, stability, and commitment to community; 24
and the Diversity Star Award, celebrating organizations 7 25
advancing equity and inclusion. Nominations are open 6 26
through October 17, 2025. 5 1 27
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Adding a creative touch to the anniversary, the Chamber 30
recently hosted a logo design contest, inviting local 29
artists, designers, and community members to showcase
their creativity while reflecting on the Chamber’s Connect the dots with strategic storytelling
legacy and vision for the future. With support from
sponsor RetroDuck, the first-place design was awarded
to Jennifer Lohman of Soloh Focus. Her logo will be
featured across gala materials, social media, and the
Chamber website. A full announcement of all winners Community-Building Creative
and prizes will be shared in early September.

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