1949-2008
and beyond! 

Lansing business people organized officially in 1949. A letter signed by 12 businessmen was sent to Lansing merchants calling attention to the services a group could perform in seeking a solution to "mutual problems" such as parking, sales promotions and solicitations.

Forty merchants from Lansing and Oak Glen (Torrence Avenue section) met in the Village Hall on June 30th, 1949 and voted unanimously to go ahead with the organization. Elections were held and the organization - at that time called the Lansing Business Association - had a roster of officers and 108 members.

Since the inception of the Chamber, it has worked to provide not only support for its members, but  to provide support to its community in the form of events. Its first year in existence, the Chamber of Commerce coordinated the decoration of the Village for the holiday season. One hundred and ten wreaths were displayed throughout the business districts and two large Christmas trees were displayed.

Not limiting its attention to the winter holiday season, the Chamber of Commerce eventually implemented many of the most popular Lansing events including the Good Neighbor Day Parade, The Annual Community Ball, The Santa House, The Sidewalk Fest & Craft Fair, and much more!

The Lansing Chamber of Commerice is a non-profit organization. We work together with our members and the community striving to help local enterprises flourish.