The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce's monthly diversity, equity, and inclusion newsletter provides updates, programming, resources, and professional development to empower the business community to contribute to an equitable and inclusive region.
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Important September Observations & Celebrations |
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Month-long Observances
- Hispanic Heritage Month
- National Guide Dog Month
- Suicide Prevention Month
Important DE&I Calendar Dates
- September 4 – Labor Day
- September 5 – International Day of Charity
- September 11 – Patriot Day (U.S.A.)
- September 15 – International Day of Democracy
- September 15 – Rosh Hashanah begins (Jewish)
- September 16 – Mexican Independence Day
- September 21 – International Day of Peace
- September 21 – World Gratitude Day
- September 22 – National Native American Day
- September 24 – Yom Kippur (Jewish)
- September 29 – Sukkot (Jewish)
- September 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (Canada)
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Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 |
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517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend Starts Sept. 23 |
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The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month with a weekend of fun, education, and entertainment, in the Downtown District of Michigan’s State Capital. Every year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 through events, the celebration of culture, and through educational opportunities. As Hispanic Heritage Month is meant to honor Hispanic communities, Ourspace (517) seeks to highlight the diverse Hispanic cultures represented in Mid-Michigan and beyond.
Connecting Hispanic-led organizations, initiatives, and businesses, Ourspace (517) works as a bridge that promotes the celebration of diversity and culture, economic growth for Hispanic businesses in the 517 and beyond, the consumption of Hispanic art, music, and cuisine, and much more. The 517 Hispanic Heritage Weekend seeks to honor and recognize all cultures and contributions of American citizens who originated or whose ancestors originated from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Spain.
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September Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Series Recap |
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“People are the most important part.” - Dr. Ashley Baker (she/her), vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, MSUFCU.
During the September DEI Series program, Dr. Baker spoke about creating a culture of inclusion and belonging in the workplace and emphasized the importance of people feeling engaged and connected to their organization. It's key that people see their organization as a space where they can be their best selves and have the resources available to them to help them do that.
Dr. Baker’s presentation is available below. Visit the LRCC website to register for upcoming programs.
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Lansing Regional Chamber Talent & Business Resource Navigator |
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We are excited to share the launch of the Business Resource Navigator and the Talent Resource Navigator on the LRCC website! The LRCC team has created these two pages as resource hubs for our members to easily find and navigate through a wealth of information. While some topics will remain static, we will keep these pages living with time-sensitive information as well to keep our members up to date on current information, grant/funding opportunities, events, professional growth opportunities, and much more.
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Upcoming Events & Programming |
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Evening of Empowerment
Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza Lansing West
925 S. Creyts Road, Lansing
Tickets: $75 for ATHENA WIN members and $85 for future members.
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Overview: Join ATHENA WIN for a night of comradery and collaboration as we welcome the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Dorothy E. Maxwell, and special keynote speaker, Heather Catlin, two-time Emmy Award Anchor, WSB-TV in Atlanta, GA. Sponsorships are still available. Learn more and register below.
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Nominations for the ATHENA Leadership Award Close Sept. 15 |
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The ATHENA Leadership Award honors individuals who strive towards the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community, and pave paths for other women to follow. It also celebrates the potential of all women as leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The nomination form is available below. |
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Overview: The October Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series will be led by Lori Simon, MPA, CDM, CTA, president and principal consultant, SimonSezConsulting, LLC, and focus on embracing a dialogue about gender equity and intersectionality.
In the drive for gender equity, organizations must acknowledge the need for fully inclusive gender equity that recognizes the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of identity. Efforts to improve women representation in the leadership roles must include women from all backgrounds and experiences. When intersectionality considerations are incorporated into gender equity strategies, organizations can reap tangible, proven benefits including better talent recruitment and retention, stronger DEI outcomes, and improved organizational performance.
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Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, 500 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200
Cost: The event is offered at no cost for LRCC members and $25 for future members
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Date & Time: Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing
Cost: The event is offered at no cost.
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Overview: Join Michigan Premier Events at the Mid-Michigan Diversity Business Summit presented by PNC Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will leave the summit with NEW tools, resources, connections and partnerships. Register today for this FREE event. Registration is available below.
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Visit the LRCC DEI website for the latest news, important updates and resources.
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