The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce's monthly diversity, equity, and inclusion newsletter provides updates, programming, resources, and professional development opportunities to empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region.
January 2024 Edition
The LRCC DEI Series is powered by:
Important January Observations & Celebrations
Month-Long Observances

  • National Mentoring Month
  • Poverty in America Awareness Month
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Important DE&I Calendar Dates

  • January 13 – Maghi (Sikh)
  • January 15 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • January 21 – World Religion Day
  • January 24 – International Day of Education
  • January 25 – Mahayana New Year (Buddhist)
  • January 26 – International Customs Day
  • January 27 – International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Important February Observations & Celebrations
Month-Long Observances

  • American Heart Month
  • Black History Month
Important February DE&I Calendar Dates
  • February 1 – National Freedom Day
  • February 4 — Rosa Parks Day
  • February 6 — Safer Internet Day
  • February 10 — Chinese New Year (Year of the Dragon)
  • February 11 – International Day of Women & Girls in Science
  • February 12 – International Epilepsy Day
  • February 13 – Mardi Gras
  • February 14 – Ash Wednesday
  • February 14 – Valentine’s Day
  • February 15 – Nirvana Day (Buddhist)
  • February 15 – International Childhood Cancer Day
  • February 19 – Family Day (Canada)
  • February 20 – World Day of Social Justice
Member Spotlight: Share Your Success Story!
Are you a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce member with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? We want to showcase your business and share your best practices in our upcoming DEI newsletters!

Why Participate:
  • Elevate your company's profile
  • Inspire others with your DEI journey
  • Contribute to a more inclusive business community

How to Participate:
  • Reach out to our Chamber Talent Development Manager Sarah Bakken at sbakken@lansingchamber.org to express your interest.
  • Our team will schedule a brief interview to learn about your DEI initiatives
  • Share your success story, strategies, and tips for fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Let's celebrate your commitment to DEI and inspire others toward a more inclusive business environment!
Are you a subject matter expert? We want to hear from you!
We are actively seeking thought leaders and subject matter experts to lead various LRCC programming including our Business Education Series, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Series, Policy & Regulatory Series, and ATHENA WIN's Professional Growth & Development and Girls' Night Out Series. Speaker proposal forms are available below and due by Friday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.
Upcoming Events & Programming
2024 LRCC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Series
The Lansing Regional Chamber's DEI Series is a comprehensive program designed to provide local businesses with the tools and resources needed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and includes a range of educational sessions and workshops. We are currently building this year's DEI Series, so make sure to check back and visit the LRCC events calendar to view upcoming DEI Series programs.
What We're Reading
Visit the LRCC DEI website for the latest news, important updates and resources.
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