Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce

10/09/2025

Mark Your Calendar – You Won’t Want to Miss This!

Join us for the ATHENA Lansing Leadership Celebration — a powerful event honoring exceptional women leaders who are paving the way for others and shaping the future.

2025 ATHENA Leadership Award
Honoree: Rebecca Bahar-Cook, CEO of Capitol Fundraising Associates
This prestigious award recognizes individuals who exemplify professional excellence and actively support women in achieving their full leadership potential.

2026 ATHENA PowerLink® Award
Honoree: Lillian Werbin, CEO & Co-Owner of Elderly Instruments.
This award supports women entrepreneurs with mentoring and resources to elevate their businesses to the next level.

Special Guest Emcee:
Sheri Jones, Former WLNS-TV and 2006 ATHENA Award Recipient, will serve as our Emcee.

Register Today: https://members.lansingchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/2025-athena-lansing-celebration-1243671?sourceTypeId=Website

We’re proud to announce that the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award will be presented to Rebecca Bahar-Cook, CEO of Capitol Fundraising Associates! This award honors individuals who exemplify professional excellence and actively pave the way for other women to succeed.

The 2026 ATHENA PowerLink® Award will be presented to Lillian Werbin, CEO & Co-Owner of Elderly Instruments. This award celebrates women entrepreneurs by providing mentoring and support that help elevate their businesses to new levels of success.

Join us in honoring these inspiring women at the ATHENA Lansing Leadership Celebration on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lansing Center.

Don’t miss this uplifting event celebrating leadership, mentorship, and the women who are shaping our future!

Register Today: https://bit.ly/475MfHJ

10/09/2025

As organizations compete for top talent, the ability to attract—and more importantly, retain—diverse young professionals is critical to long-term success and regional growth. This session will focus on strategies to build a strong, inclusive talent pipeline while creating the conditions that encourage diverse talent to connect, grow and thrive within our region. Join us as we share tools and insights for investing in the next generation of diverse talent.

Moderator: Samantha Harkins | CEO, Lansing 5:01
Panelist:
Candace Williams | Talent Acquisition Specialist , LAFCU
David Douglas | Supervisor of Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations, Lansing Board of Water & Light
Laura Stoken | Partner & President, Rathbun Insurance

Register Today: https://bit.ly/3J2oQia

10/09/2025

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, with our Ambassadors, celebrated the grand re-opening of CASE Credit Union at Lansing Community College!

Conveniently located in the Gannon Building on LCC’s Downtown Campus, CASE Credit Union is here to serve students, faculty, and staff with personalized financial services, from opening accounts to applying for loans and credit cards.

Their mission? To empower the LCC community with convenient, easy-to-use banking that supports financial success beyond the classroom.

10/09/2025

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, with our Ambassadors, celebrated the grand re-opening of CASE Credit Union at Lansing Community College.

Conveniently located in the Gannon Building on LCC’s Downtown Campus, CASE Credit Union is here to serve students, faculty, and staff with personalized financial services, from opening accounts to applying for loans and credit cards.

Their mission? To empower the LCC community with convenient, easy-to-use banking that supports financial success beyond the classroom.

10/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our Director of Administrative Operations, Mandy Schmitz!

10/08/2025

At the corner of Cesar E. Chavez Avenue and Cedar Street in Lansing’s Old Town, you’ll find Preuss Pets, a multi-generational, family-owned business with over 40 years of history!

But it's not just about cool critters and colorful fish. Preuss Pets is a hub of education, hosting workshops, demonstrations, and programs for all ages. Whether you're a pet pro or just starting your animal-loving journey, they've got something for everyone!

10/08/2025

Thank you to our sponsors, Lake Trust Credit Union and Ohana- Sushi and Bar, and to our host, the Gillespie Group for welcoming us to The Armory — such a beautiful venue!

We enjoyed delicious bagels from Goodfellas Bagel Deli and an exciting update from the Gillespie team on what’s ahead for Lansing, including the redevelopment of the former Food Mission block. Construction along Michigan Avenue is also expected to wrap up by October — great news for our community!

Special thanks to Mayor Andy Schor, our local business leaders, and education partners for sharing valuable updates and insights.

Together, we’re building a stronger Lansing region!
Please join us for our next roundtable on October 15: https://bit.ly/4q0Un4T

10/08/2025

From June 2024 to June 2025, the region added 5,400 new jobs, the second highest job growth in Michigan!

This milestone highlights Lansing’s growing momentum as a center for investment, business expansion, and economic strength.

✨We're excited to share that the Lansing region had the second-highest jobs created numbers in the state between 2024-2025.

Is there still work to be done? Yes. Do we need to aggressively continue efforts to bring more jobs to the region? Yes!

👏These numbers are a step in the right direction but we aren't done.

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10/07/2025

Small businesses across the region will have an opportunity to connect with public procurement professionals and small business resource providers at the 2025 Let’s Talk Business Supplier Resource Summit, taking place virtually on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. via the Zoom Video Conference Platform.

The event is hosted in partnership with the State of Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), Michigan Supplier Community (MiSC), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the South Central Michigan APEX Accelerator, and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce (LRCC).

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Small businesses across the region will have an opportunity to connect with public procurement professionals and small business resource providers at the 2025 Let’s Talk Business Supplier Resource Summit, taking place virtually on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. via the Zoom Vi...

10/07/2025

Join us at our next Member Mixer at Eagle Eye Golf Club on October 14!
Eagle Eye will be raffling a complimentary two-some at Eagle Eye for 18-holes with a cart!
Register Today: https://bit.ly/4nsyqdi

Join us at our next Member Mixer at Eagle Eye Golf Club on October 14!

Register Today: https://bit.ly/4nsyqdi

10/06/2025

This week, we're celebrating Public Power Week by highlighting the Lansing Board of Water & Light.

Founded in 1885 when Lansing citizens voted to build a municipal water system, BWL has grown into a vital community-owned utility that today serves over 100,000 electric and 58,000 water customers across the greater Lansing area.

For over a century, BWL has delivered on its mission to provide safe, reliable, and affordable utility services.

A perfect milestone to recognize during Public Power Week, when publicly owned utilities across the U.S. spotlight the value of local control, accountability, and community engagement.

Fun Reminder: BWL is Hosting a REO Education Day, on Friday, October 10th. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how BWL delivers safe, reliable and affordable energy to the greater Lansing area: https://www.facebook.com/events/1118831063006227/

10/06/2025

Join ATHENA WIN (Women's Interest Network) for an inspiring morning of connection, conversation, and authentic leadership this Thursday, October 9.

This dynamic discussion will dive into boundary setting, relationship building, and navigating workplace toxicity, while equipping women professionals with strategies and inspiration to thrive at every career stage.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/3Ku20Av

Join us for an inspiring morning of connection, conversation, and authentic leadership with four powerhouse women who are redefining what it means to lead with purpose and courage.
Meet the Panel:
• Ameenah Asante – Executive Leadership Coach & Organizational Consultant
• Nicole Noll-Williams – President & CEO, Lansing's Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
• Polo REO Tate – Transformational Mystic, Speaker & Author
• Tyler Theile – Vice President & COO, Anderson Economic Group
• Moderated by Shelley Davis Boyd, COO of M3 Group

This dynamic discussion will dive into boundary setting, relationship building, and navigating workplace toxicity, while equipping women professionals with strategies and inspiration to thrive at every career stage.

Register Today: https://bit.ly/3Ku20Av