April 6, 2020

Greater Lansing Business Community:Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic represents a unique set of circumstances that challenges us all. 

Like you, our first concern is for the health and safety of our families, friends, colleagues and particularly for those most in need during this crisis. We are also very appreciative for the work of our health care providers and other first responders who are working courageously to keep us all safe.

We have a very high awareness of the stress that our business community is dealing with during these trying times. The COVID-19 crisis has delivered an unexpected disruption to our job providers, creating uncertainty, threatening the financial viability of many businesses and raising concerns for employees and their families.

Recognizing the unique difficulties this crisis has created, our organizations have come together to provide resources and support for our business community. Through a series of weekly conference calls, we have identified resources that are available to support your businesses and discussed ways that we can raise awareness as to how the community can offer their support.

Equally as important, we are discussing ways in which we can support our business community as we emerge from the crisis – and we will emerge! It will not be easy, but we will come back stronger than ever.

We also want to commend you for your contributions to this region.  The investment you have made is a key driver in our region’s success. The spirit you are demonstrating in supporting others in need during the COVID-19 crisis is admirable. You are the reason the Greater Lansing region will not only survive this challenging time, but also thrive in the months and years to come.

Finally, please know that we are here for you.  As we continue during the difficult days and weeks ahead, feel free to reach out to any of our organizations for support. You are the reason we all exist, and our region depends on your continued success.

Sincerely,

Cafecito Caliente                                             Capital Area Michigan Works!

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce                   Charlotte Rising        

Clinton County Chamber of Commerce          Delta Side Business Association                              

Dewitt Area Chamber of Commerce                 Downtown East Lansing                                         

Downtown Lansing, Inc.                                   Eaton Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce           

Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce              Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau     

Holt Business Alliance                                      Homebuilders Association of Greater Lansing    

Lansing Black Chamber of Commerce             Lansing Economic Area Partnership   

Lansing Mosaic                                                 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce    

Local First Mid-Michigan                                   Mason Chamber of Commerce

Michigan State University                                 Meridian Area Business Association   

Old Town Commercial Association                   REO Town Commercial Association   

Saginaw Oakland Commercial Association      South Lansing Business Association   

Williamston Chamber of Commerce