Events
OUR Events
- Apr21Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect
Date: April 21, 2026 at 7:30 am
Location: Holy Grounds Meeting Place
Cost: Free
Bring your favorite mug and join us for coffee and conversation at the Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect. It’s time to Rise & Thrive! We know schedules can be packed […]
- Apr23Vicksburg/Schoolcraft Business Community Townhall
Date: April 23, 2026 at 8:30 am
Location: 108 S Main St
Cost: Free
Let’s come together for a lively community discussion on boosting local businesses and creating a thriving environment for all! Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for the upcoming Vicksburg/Schoolcraft Business […]
- Apr28Downtown Business Community Townhall
Date: April 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: Free
Join the Chamber for this quarterly downtown discussion, including a number of updates and changes as we continue building our downtown. The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to the […]
- Apr30MIX at RID+I | Talent Celebration and Senior Showcase
Date: April 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Location: South Kohrman Hall
Cost: Free
Get ready to celebrate talent and showcase our seniors at the MIX at RID+I event on April 30th. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of creativity and inspiration! We are […]
- May05Women2Women: Personal Branding & Visibility
Date: May 5, 2026 at 11:30 am
Location: The Kalamazoo Promise
Cost: $25.00
Join local women in business for a networking lunch with Shannon Jacobs on personal branding & visibility. Women2Women is a welcoming community where women in business connect, support one another, […]
- May08Intern Supervisor Training
Date: May 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: Free
Learn how to supervise interns with confidence through practical tips on onboarding, feedback, inclusion, and expectations. Join us for an interactive training designed for professionals preparing to supervise interns this […]
- May11Monday Midday Mixer
Date: May 11, 2026 at 11:45 am
Location: Angels Crossing Golf Club
Cost: $10.00 - $20.00
Join us on Monday, May 11th for the Monday Midday Mixer—network, build relationships and boost your business over lunch. People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Relationships […]
- May12Brick & Mortar Retail, Restaurant & Service Storefront Growth Lab
Date: May 12, 2026 at 8:30 am
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: $299.00 - $499.00
Join us for a six-week intensive for Southwest Michigan storefront business owners. Running a storefront is one of the hardest jobs in business right now. Inventory, staffing, margins, marketing, customer […]
- Jun03Southwest Michigan First | Chamber Member Orientation
Date: June 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: Free
Join us for this member-exclusive event to learn how you can get the most out of your Southwest Michigan First Chamber membership. Joining the Chamber is an important step for […]
- Jun25Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer Series 2026
Date: June 25, 2026 at 11:30 am
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: $35.00 - $60.00
Make the most of your internship! Connect, grow, and explore with our Intern Mixer Series. Build Connections. Grow Professionally. Experience Kalamazoo. Your talent pipeline is crucial to the future of […]
- Jul30Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer Series 2026
Date: July 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Location: The Catalyst Center
Cost: $35.00 - $60.00
Make the most of your internship! Connect, grow, and explore with our Intern Mixer Series. Build Connections. Grow Professionally. Experience Kalamazoo. Your talent pipeline is crucial to the future of […]
Regional Events
- Apr30Crain’s Leadership Exchange: Strategic Growth in Southwest Michigan
Date: April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Location: Radisson Plaza Hotel
County: Kalamazoo County