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lansingchamber.org                                                                  CALENDAR OF EVENTS


        May 2022                                                Ukraine, including macroeconomic expectations and the
                                                                impact of price inflation, supply chain disruptions, and
                   LRCC BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE WITH                workforce issues.
          5/6      CONGRESSMAN PETER MEIJER &                   Cost: Tickets are offered at no cost for Lansing Economic
                   CONGRESSWOMAN ELISSA SLOTKIN                 Club members, $55 LRCC members and $75 for future
                   Friday, May 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.           members.
                   Crowne Plaza Lansing West | 925 S. Creyts              DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND
                   Road, Lansing
                                                                 5/25     INCLUSION SERIES: FOSTERING A
        Presented by Friedland Industries, the upcoming Business          CULTURE OF BELONGING IN THE
        Roundtable with Congressman Peter Meijer                          WORKPLACE
        (MI-03) and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) will be          Wednesday, May 25 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
        an excellent opportunity to hear about Meijer and Slotkin's       Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce | 500
        bipartisanship efforts to address several complex issues          E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200; Lansing
        impacting the business community.
                                                                Creating and executing an effective DEI strategy is more
        Cost: Tickets are $35 for LRCC members and $50 for future   than a trend. The intentional work will force you to move
        members.
                                                                beyond good intentions. The most successful organizations
                   MAY MEMBER MIXER                             understand why DEI is the key to building strong teams,
          5/10     Tuesday, May 10 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.       serving consumers, creating an effective workforce and
                                                                generating innovation. Yet, just having good intentions
                   Impression Five Science Center | 200 Museum   about DEI is not enough to foster a culture of belonging.
                   Drive, Lansing                               Powered by AT&T and MSUFCU, Kelli Ellsworth Etchison,
        Co-hosted with the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors   LAFCU's chief marketing officer and chief diversity officer,
        Bureau, the May Member Mixer will celebrate our region's   will share her firsthand experiences with DEI and how to
        tourism and hospitality industry, and Impression 5's 50th   build a sense of belonging in the workplace. Attendees will
        anniversary. Thank you to the MAYOTTEgroup Architects for   leave inspired to confidently take steps forward to foster a
        their generous sponsorship!                             culture of belonging in their workplaces.
        Cost: The event is offered at no cost.                  Cost: Tickets are $75.

                   BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES:
          5/17     BUILDING AN EMPOWERED                          Virtual Business Roundtables
                   ORGANIZATION
                   Thursday, May 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.        Virtual roundtables allow community and
                   Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce | 500    government leaders an opportunity to share
                   E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200; Lansing          what is going on in the community and
        The May Business Education Series will feature           determine ways to advise the tri-county region.
        Ross Woodstock, career coach/consultant with Kolt
        Communications. Ross will discuss building an empowered   Delta Township - Eaton County
        organization, the benefits of empowering team members    Wednesday, May 4 from 9 to 10 a.m.
        and the potential pitfalls of empowerment.               Lansing – Delhi Township
                                                                 Wednesday, May 11 from 9 to 10 a.m.
        Cost: Tickets are offered at no cost for LRCC members and
        $25 for future members.                                  East Lansing - Meridian Township
                                                                 Wednesday, May 18 from 9 to 10 a.m.
                   MAY LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB:
          5/17     ENERGY OUTLOOK
                   Tuesday, May 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
                   Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center | 219 S.    The LRCC hosts numerous events monthly, from
                                                                 Member Mixers to Lansing Economic Club programs.
                   Harrison Road, East Lansing
                                                                 The events and programming provide valuable
        Sponsored by Enbridge Energy, Dr. Dean Foreman, chief    content and information and give members unique
        economist at American Petroleum Institute, will discuss   opportunities to connect and network.
        the current outlook for U.S. and global oil and natural gas   The LRCC encourages members to check their email,
        markets at the May Lansing Economic Club. Dr. Foreman,   follow LRCC social media channels, and visit the LRCC
        who is known for his extensive knowledge of energy       website for the most updated information on upcoming
        markets and ability to use advanced analytics to assess   educational offerings and networking opportunities.
        market risks, will discuss the factors influencing market   Registration is available on the LRCC website.
        conditions before and after Russia's unprovoked war on

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