Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer Series 2026
Build Connections. Grow Professionally. Experience Kalamazoo.
Your talent pipeline is crucial to the future of your business. That’s why the Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer Series is an essential part of our talent initiative, designed to provide interns across the region with opportunities to network, develop professionally, and experience what makes Southwest Michigan an incredible place to start a career.
Event Schedule & Ticket Options
Discovering Kalamazoo – $30
Thursday, June 25 | 11:30 am – 6 PM
The Catalyst Center
Start your internship experience with a half-day professional development program, designed to equip interns with valuable skills, insights, and networking opportunities. Participants will build relationships with peers, learn about career growth, and discover the many assets our region has to offer. We will engage in an interactive tour of downtown, hearing from industry experts, and ending our day celebrating all of the things our region has to offer our interns
Intern Appreciation Day + Link Kalamazoo – $30
Thursday, July 30 | 5 – 7:30 PM
Haymarket Plaza
Continue expanding your network at this mid-summer mixer, hosted in collaboration with Link Kalamazoo. This relaxed event at Haymarket Plaza is a chance to meet other interns, connect with local professionals, and enjoy everything Kalamazoo’s vibrant community has. This is also National Intern Appreciation day!
How to Register
✔️ Choose the individual events you’d like to attend and purchase tickets accordingly.
✔️ If attending the full series, select the Intern Mixer Series Pass for a full series registration.
✔️ Keep an eye out for additional pop-up events that may be added based on intern interest!
Why Join the Intern Mixer Series?
✨ Build Your Network – Connect with fellow interns and young professionals across Southwest Michigan.
📍 Explore the Region – Get an insider’s look at Kalamazoo and its thriving business community.
🎤 Gain Professional Insights – Learn valuable career and workplace skills from industry leaders.
🌟 Have Fun! – Enjoy food, conversation, and activities in a relaxed and engaging environment.
For more information about the Intern Mixer Series, visit southwestmichiganfirst.com or contact Rachael Tiesenga at (269) 553-9588 | rtiesenga@southwestmichiganfirst.com