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THE MONTHLY BUSINESS NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE LANSING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • JULY 2021 IN THIS ISSUE LRCC ANNOUNCES DEI COMMITMENT VOICE OF SMALL BUSINESS RECOGNIZES THE POWER OF TEAMWORK A SWEET ENCOUNTER THAT IS BUILT TO LAST MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER 2020: A Year Unlike Any Other s the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) team worked to produce our 2020 Annual Report, I was struck by the Arealization of how many dedicated people and organizations in this region stayed true to their mission. They even thrived during the most challenging year many of us has ever experienced, which has also been true for our LRCC team. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the LRCC was steadfast in providing our region’s employers with meaningful, timely content and proactively turning challenges into innovation and resiliency while delivering leadership and value to the Lansing region. In 2020, the LRCC understood that local businesses were faced with so much uncertainty and forced to navigate an unknown landscape that presented many economic challenges. For that reason, LRCC was committed to finding ways to stay connected and support each other while physically apart. The results of our intensified efforts to communicate and connect with members were well received. In 2020, LRCC experienced TIM DAMAN 65% member engagement levels and 91% member retention, despite the challenges that demanded so much of our member’s President and CEO attention during the year. Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce As the voice of business in Greater Lansing, the LRCC recognized that our role in providing regional leadership was never more important than during the challenging times we have dealt with the past several months. Most notably, the We are prepared to transition to a new era where we LRCC led efforts to form the RELAUNCH Greater Lansing: are working together to do great things for Greater Economic Rehabilitation Task Force, which brought together Lansing and continue to push the region forward. trusted and prominent leaders in business, government, health care and education. The task force’s overall goal was to develop We celebrate our successes as a region and with every a comprehensive strategy for industries in the region to navigate one of you! the COVID-19 pandemic. Our leadership in the advocacy arena also continued to generate results in 2020. We were delighted to participate in the ribbon- cutting ceremony opening the Coleman Road extension, a project for which LRCC and its regional partners managed to secure $7 million in state funding. The Lansing Regional Chamber Political Action Committee enjoyed another successful election year, with 39 of 41 endorsed candidates scoring big wins during the 2020 elections. The LRCC events team demonstrated incredible resiliency after the pandemic broke and quickly shifted our popular events series to virtual platforms, which was widely embraced by our members eager to maintain connections. Our marketing and communications team also displayed their innovative skills. They, too, shifted their tactics and strategies, including a COVID-19 website resource page, a #ShareTheGood campaign that highlighted local businesses working together to assist others during the COVID-19 crisis, and implemented a digital flipbook technology for FOCUS Magazine. There is so much more to share about 2020. I encourage you to read the full LRCC 2020 Annual Report. After reading it, I think you will agree that there has never been a better time to be a LRCC member. As I enjoyed reconnecting with hundreds of LRCC members in person on June 10 during the LRCC Annual Dinner celebration at Jackson Field, I realized how much our community is ready to move beyond the challenges of 2020. We are prepared to transition to a new era where we are working together to do great things for Greater Lansing and continue to push the region forward. We celebrate our successes as a region and with every one of you! 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 / JULY 2021 LANSINGCHAMBER.ORG 3 MARK YOUR CALENDAR The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) hosts numerous events monthly, that provide valuable content and information and give members unique opportunities to connect and network. The LRCC also hosts weekly roundtables virtually for business, community, and government leaders 2021 Board of Directors to provide updates and share what is happening in their community. Officers The LRCC encourages members to check their email, follow LRCC social media channels, and Board Chair Legal Counsel visit the LRCC website for the most updated information on upcoming educational offerings and Wendy Hamilton / TechSmith Patricia Scott / Foster, Swift, Collins networking opportunities. & Smith, P.C. Past Chair Patrick Dean / Dean Transportation Treasurer Andy Rose / Rehmann Chair Elect Registration is available on the LRCC website. Mike Zamiara / Niowave President Tim Daman / Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce JULY MEMBER MIXER Date/Time: Tuesday, July 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Division Directors Location: Stonebriar at Burcham Hills – 834 Lenna Keith Circle; East Lansing, MI 48823 Marketing and Member Services Description: Hosted by Stonebriar at Burcham Hills, the July Member Mixer will be held in-person Communications Michelle Massey / Dewpoint Lisa O’Connor / Publicom from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Join us for this free, fun event, and engage with fellow LRCC members and Regional Initiatives Government Relations Kirk Ray / McLaren Greater Lansing business professionals to connect and build new relationships. Matt Resch / Resch Strategies CHAMBER 360 Date/Time: Thursday, July 15 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. At-Large Location: Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Insurance Capital Board Room – 500 E. Tina Brumley / Auto-Owners Jeff Metts / Dowding Industries Michigan Ave., Suite 200; Lansing, MI 48912 Insurance Ken Misiewicz / Pleune Service Description: As a current LRCC member or a business considering joining the organization, it April Clobes / MSU Federal Credit Company is critically important to understand and utilize the tools, resources, and relationships available Union Steve Quinlan / Neogen Jim Farrell / Dart Container Joe Ruth / Sparrow through your membership investment. The Chamber 360 program provides an opportunity for you Roger Graff / Farm Bureau Lisa Ellen Smith / Inverve to connect with LRCC members, provide brief remarks, meet the LRCC team and take a deeper Insurance Co. Marketing dive into the support and resources you receive as part of your LRCC membership. The program Glenn Granger / Granger Todd Surline / Hiring Solutions Construction Dr. Kathleen Wilbur / Michigan aims to acclimate you with your investment and put together a plan of action for membership Keith Granger / Granger Waste State University engagement and strong ROI. Services Kevin Zielke / AF Group David Lewis / AT&T Michigan David Zyble / Jackson National Life LANSING ECONOMIC CLUB Darci Marcum / General Motors Insurance Van Martin / Martin Commercial Date/Time: Tuesday, July 20 from 11 a.m. to noon Properties Location: Virtual Description: Mel Tucker joined as Michigan State University’s head football coach on Feb. 12, 2020. Board Partnerships Tucker has a reputation for being a dynamic coach with a strong record, and he will discuss leadership LEAP, Inc. ATHENA WIN skills from coaching a team to leading a team in business during the July 20 Lansing Economic Club. Bob Trezise / LEAP, Inc. Debbie Horak / Güd Marketing Lansing 5:01 Black Business Alliance of LANSING OPEN Steve Hershfield / CBRE Greater Lansing Date/Time: Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Alane Laws-Barker / Sparrow Location: Eagle Eye Golf Course – 15101 Chandler Road; Bath, MI 48808 FOCUS Description: The event will take place at one of the state’s most pristine courses, Eagle Eye Golf Club on Aug. 17. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with the area’s top business leaders while Editor Design Ashley Sandborn Tandem Studios enjoying a fun and relaxing day. Registration and sponsorship information is available online. Raffle Feature Writer Cover Photography tickets are also available for purchase online. Super tickets and Skins are available for PRE-SALE Ross Woodstock John Pompei ONLY until Monday, Aug. 16 at 5 p.m. Submissions to enter in drawing for the $100,000 shoot- out will close on Thursday, Aug. 12. The Lansing Regional Chamber will notify the golfers selected for the shoot-out before the outing. Team names are due by Tuesday, Aug. 10. Sign-up sheet link provided in registration confirmation. STAY CONNECTED. STAY SOCIAL. VIRTUAL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES facebook.com/LansingChamber Virtual roundtables allow community and government leaders an opportunity to share what is going twitter.com/LansingChamber on in the community and determine ways to advise the tri-county region. • Delta Township - Eaton County: Wednesday, July 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. @LansingRegionalChamber • Lansing – Delhi Township: Wednesday, July 14 from 9 to 10 a.m. • East Lansing - Meridian Township: Wednesday, July 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce 2 FOCUS / JULY 2021 LANSINGCHAMBER.ORG 3 THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS The Arc Mid-Michigan Jungle Jane Promotions WELCOME NEW MEMBERS B & D Electric, Inc. L.O. Eyecare Bergmann Associates, Inc. Lansing Lugnuts Will Winn Games, Inc. East Lansing Public Library Big John Steak & Onion Lansing Mosaic (517) 525-8020 (517) 351-2420 willwin.games elpl.org Capital Region International Airport Martin Property Development, Inc. 1485 Belvedere Ave. 950 Abbot Road Capitol Discount & Second Hand McKinney & Associates Okemos, MI 48864 East Lansing, MI 48823 Store, Inc. Meridian Mall Office DoorDash Smalley Investments doordash.com (517) 487-4850 Centennial Group Michigan Education Trust AdvisaCare Home Health and smalleyinvestments.com 213 E. St. Joseph St.