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Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion THE MONTHLY BUSINESS NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • FEBRUARY 2021 Building a Culture of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion IN THIS ISSUE TECHSMITH ESTABLISHES NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS SHYFT GROUP ANNOUNCES MAJOR JOB ADDITIONS FOCUS ON SMALL BUSINESS: NGAGE MANAGEMENT MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER Living Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was a watershed moment in our nation’s history. It was a year of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, great 2020 turmoil, and divisiveness, and a year that ripped at our souls over the civil unrest that erupted on multiple occasions. The pain of our nation’s failures to come to grips with social justice was felt throughout our communities and within all of our organizations. If there is good news to come out of the past 12 months, it has been in a renewed commitment to elevating the cause of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This month’s Focus cover story features several organizations that have TIM DAMAN been among the leaders in DE&I for many years, in some cases, for decades. President and CEO We wanted to highlight the great work that is already being done and Lansing Regional showcase some of the best practices and challenges involved in building a Chamber of Commerce DE&I culture. As leaders, all of us need to be Not surprisingly, organizations that have established DE&I initiatives willing to be vulnerable and have utilized the past year’s civil unrest to strengthen their commitment face our shortcomings in the further. Leaders at the highest levels of these organizations conducted town hall meetings and listening tours where they heard first-hand the DE&I makes our organizations concerns that their team members feel about social injustice and how it impacts their everyday lives. This is a good lesson for all of us, no matter stronger and our community where we are on the DE&I journey. richer and more welcoming. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) has taken its commitment to demonstrating leadership in the DE&I area very seriously. For several decades, this organization was male- dominated. That began to shift with the ascension of Nan Martin and later, Martha Mertz to the LRCC Board of Directors. Through the years, the LRCC has had several persons of color as chair of the board, including the late James Butler, Ernest Brown, Charles Blockett, and Paula Cunningham. Over the past decade, the number of board chairs has been evenly split between male and female. We are also very proud of our partnerships with the Black Business Alliance and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, both organizations holding spots on the LRCC Board of Directors. However, there is always more work to be done. Our LRCC team recognizes that we have to work even harder at recruiting and developing talent from a broad population as part of this great organization. This spring the Chamber will be announcing a new DE&I program series to increase engagement and outreach with businesses, employees and community groups. As leaders, all of us need to be willing to be vulnerable and face our shortcomings in the DE&I makes our organizations stronger and our community richer and more welcoming. We are making progress. However, it is not nearly enough. If 2020 was a year of unrest and injustices, let’s commit to making 2021 a year in which we all take a significant step forward in living out the just cause of diversity, equity & inclusion. n JOIN THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE TRAILWAYS Leadership Circle members are proven business and community leaders. We value their commitment and applaud WASTE SERVICES their efforts to strengthen our region with their leadership and appreciate the important role they play in advancing our organization. 2 FOCUS / FEBRUARY 2021 LANSINGCHAMBER.ORG 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR During mandated social distancing, the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) hosts numerous virtual events monthly, from Member Mixers to Lansing Economic Club programs. The events and programming provide valuable content and information and give members unique 2021 Board of Directors opportunities to learn, connect and network. The LRCC also continues to host virtual weekly roundtables for business, community, and government leaders to provide updates and share what is Officers going on in their community. Board Chair Legal Counsel Wendy Hamilton / TechSmith Patricia Scott / Foster, Swift, Collins The LRCC encourages members to check their email, follow LRCC social media channels, and & Smith, P.C. Past Chair visit the LRCC website for the most updated information on additional educational offerings and Patrick Dean / Dean Transportation Treasurer Andy Rose / Rehmann networking opportunities as we move forward. Chair Elect Mike Zamiara / Niowave President Tim Daman / Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Registration is available on the LRCC website. Division Directors FEBRUARY MEMBER MIXER Marketing and Member Services Communications Michelle Massey / Dewpoint Date: Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Lisa O’Connor / Publicom Regional Initiatives Government Relations Kirk Ray / McLaren Greater Lansing Matt Resch / Resch Strategies Description: Volaris Lansing will serve as the virtual sponsor for the February virtual Member Mixer, taking place on Feb. 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event will feature breakout sessions throughout the event to allow for connecting and relationship-building. Participants will also At-Large have the opportunity to win gift cards! Tina Brumley / Auto-Owners Jeff Metts / Dowding Industries Insurance Ken Misiewicz / Pleune Service LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB April Clobes / MSU Federal Credit Company Union / Neogen Steve Quinlan Date: Thursday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. Enjoy virtual networking prior to program 10:40 to Jim Farrell / Dart Container Joe Ruth / Sparrow 11 a.m. and after the program from noon to 12:15pm. Roger Graff / Farm Bureau Lisa Ellen Smith / Inverve Insurance Co. Marketing Glenn Granger / Granger Todd Surline / Hiring Solutions Description: A distinguished panel, including the women and men’s head golf coaches for Construction Dr. Kathleen Wilbur / Michigan Michigan State University; Sarah Burnham from the LPGA Tour; Ryan Brehm, tour professional, Keith Granger / Granger Waste State University Services PGA, and John Lindert, secretary, PGA, will discuss how golf survived the pandemic and how Kevin Zielke / AF Group David Lewis / AT&T Michigan its resurgence is bringing a new generation of players onto the course. David Zyble / Jackson National Life Darci Marcum / General Motors Insurance Van Martin / Martin Commercial Properties LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB Date: Thursday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to noon Enjoy virtual networking prior to program 10:40 to Board Partnerships 11 a.m. and after the program from noon to 12:15pm. LEAP, Inc. ATHENA WIN Bob Trezise / LEAP, Inc. Jenn Sturdy / PNC Bank Description: Sponsored by Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC, the Feb. 18 Lansing Economic Lansing 5:01 Black Business Alliance of Club will feature former Marine Corps Commandant and former member of the Joints Chiefs Steve Hershfield / CBRE Greater Lansing Dr. Alane Laws-Barker / Sparrow of Staff, General Robert Neller. He will discuss leadership in turbulent times, what it takes to build a team, and how to address challenging situations. FOCUS Editor Design Ashley Sandborn Tandem Studios VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES Feature Writer Cover Photography Ross Woodstock Courtesy of AF Group • Delta Township - Eaton County: Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. • Lansing – Delhi Township: Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. • East Lansing - Meridian Township: Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. • Delta Township - Eaton County: Wednesday, March 3 from 9 to 10 a.m. STAY CONNECTED. STAY SOCIAL. facebook.com/LansingChamber twitter.com/LansingChamber @LansingRegionalChamber Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2 FOCUS / FEBRUARY 2021 LANSINGCHAMBER.ORG 3 THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS Andrews Hooper Pavlik PLC Keller Williams BRD Printing, Inc. Lansing Ice & Fuel Company CHAMBER MILESTONES Christman Company Larry T. Schaefer, Inc. Columbia Sussex Corp Len’s Carpet Care We’d like to offer a special salute to these great organizations who reached Community Mental Health of Leon’s Transmission Repair, Inc. milestone anniversaries as Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) members this month. Thank you for your continued support Clinton, Eaton & Ingham Lyle D. Hepfer & Co., PC throughout the years! Counties MacIntyre & Cowen ReMax Consumers Energy Grand River Greater Lansing Association Michigan High School Athletic D.L. Walker, Inc. Metzger Realty Co., Inc. of REALTORS Association 70 Years 10 Years DBI We Do Office Michigan Health & Hospital DTN Management Co. 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