Cross-regional business engagement can help strengthen partnerships between construction companies, local governments and community organizations. LeChase Construction Services' Regional Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion, Denise Barnes, joined a Durham delegation visiting Grand Rapids, Michigan, through the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce's Inter-City Visit program.
The November 2026 visit brought together Durham business representatives, community leaders and municipal officials to connect with counterparts in Grand Rapids.
Discussions focused on exchanging ideas, building professional relationships and examining approaches to supporting local community growth. The program also created opportunities to connect with industry participants and discuss potential areas for future collaboration.
Barnes represented LeChase during the visit as part of her community engagement responsibilities. She also serves on the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
LeChase maintains a presence in the Southeast through its Durham and Charlotte operations in North Carolina. The company's regional activities include participation in business networks, construction industry partnerships and community initiatives.
The visit adds to LeChase's involvement in regional business engagement, connecting construction industry representatives with civic and commercial organizations outside their immediate markets.
Relationships between construction businesses, municipal leaders and regional organizations can support communication around local development priorities and industry needs. Participation in inter-city business programs provides construction companies with opportunities to exchange knowledge and establish connections across different markets.
For LeChase, Barnes' participation reflects its engagement with Durham's business and community leadership network.
Source: LeChase.
