Philanthropy & Non-Profit

An incredible event happening with the local non-profit Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, their annual World Burn Congress will be happening virtually today through Sunday, October 22-24, 2021. 

This year they will be welcoming many powerful survivors to speak on their lives, create community through panels and storytelling of each person’s unique burn survivor experience. This year will include a keynote from Dr. BJ Miller, an American physician, author, storyteller, burn survivor, and pre-eminent thought leader on patient-centered care. His story is also the main topic of Netflix’s Academy Award-nominated short documentary,End Game. Dr. Miller will share his journey as a survivor and the impact it’s had on his life. His message will explore how to own your limitations and find meaning in every day through creativity, a sense of belonging, and connection.

Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Laurie Baumer, Executive Vice President, Capital Region Community Foundation, the group which broke ground on the first universally-accessible playground in the region, designed to promote inclusivity and the health and well-being of children of ALL abilities.

(LANSING, MICHIGAN) – The Lansing Regional Chamber's Grub Crawl, presented by the Lansing Board of Water & Light, is back and taking over downtown Lansing tomorrow, Oct. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.! Downtown Lansing restaurants will be serving up complimentary food and drink specials. This celebration is an excellent opportunity to support our local business community and grow awareness of the restaurants in downtown Lansing.

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Health Alliance Plan of Michigan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Michael Genord, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced that thirty-one outstanding leaders have been named to its seventh Leadership Lansing program. Class participants will spend the next eight months honing their individual leadership skills, becoming familiar with key institutions and issues in the region, and connecting with community leaders.

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with MichBIO, President and CEO, Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, from Media Row, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Automation Alley, Executive Director, CEO, Tom Kelly, from Media Row, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with Kinexus, Executive Director, Todd Gustafson, from Media Row, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Detroit Regional Chamber's annual Mackinac Policy Conference.

Chris Holman speaks with MWF - Michigan Women Forward, President & CEO Carolyn Cassin, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference.

Major donors announced

Lansing, MI – Today the Capital Region Community Foundation is breaking ground on the first universally-accessible playground in the region, designed to promote inclusivity and the health and well-being of children of ALL abilities. And because the playground will be fully accessible, parents and grandparents who have physical limitations will be able to enjoy playing with their children and grandchildren. This extraordinary $1.8 million playground-park on the downtown Lansing riverfront will be a destination for families throughout our region and beyond.