Events

Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.Bring your products or product photos, leave with a live online shop. This is a complimentary, hands-on workshop to start selling your products on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace. Chamber membership not required.Shop […]

Join us on Monday, August 10, to make new connections, build relationships, and grow your business over lunch at the Monday Midday Mixer.People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Relationships are the foundation of the best business partnerships, and the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is here to help you build those connections.Join […]

Join the Chamber to discuss updates in Portage and collaborate on ways to move our community forward.The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to the next Portage Business Community Townhall on Tuesday, August 11.We look forward to hearing from you and some of our local community leaders on the issues that matter most. We want […]

The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to our third annual fundraiser—a portion of the proceeds will benefit a nonprofit partner.Introducing the Pins not Putts 3rd Annual Chamber Bowling Classic!The Southwest Michigan First Chamber is excited to bring back this unique event where we can “strike” up a little friendly competition—and where the winning team’s […]

Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our August Chamber Connect!People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Chamber Connect is built to make those introductions feel easier, more natural, and a little less like traditional networking.The August Chamber Connect will take place at Kellogg Hall at Sherman Lake […]

Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.Bring your products or product photos, leave with a live online shop. This is a complimentary, hands-on workshop to start selling your products on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace. Chamber membership not required.Shop […]

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 with work, family, and other commitments. If evening events don’t fit your routine, Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect is the perfect way to start your day with […]

Join us Tuesday, August 25, for lunch and a regional look at data, demographics, and business succession.Join us at the Southwest Michigan First Catalyst Center for an event focusing on the macro-economic reality of the Silver Tsunami in our region. In partnership with Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, you’ll hear from a an expert of research on […]

Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for a morning of networking and insightful discussions at our Business Breakfast Roundtable.Competing For Your People: Retaining, Engaging, and Training Today's and Tomorrow's WorkforceSomething is shifting in the talent landscape and most companies are feeling it whether they can name it yet or not. Open roles sit unfilled while […]

Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.Bring your products or product photos, leave with a live online shop. This is a complimentary, hands-on workshop to start selling your products on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace. Chamber membership not required.Shop […]

Celebrate small business with speakers, awards, and networking at this high-energy Chamber conference and celebration.Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and CelebrationNew This Year! Be part of something truly special—the first-ever Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration, hosted by the Southwest Michigan First Chamber in partnership with Varnum LLP. This signature event brings together small […]

Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.Bring your products or product photos, leave with a live online shop. This is a complimentary, hands-on workshop to start selling your products on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo, The Chamber's online marketplace. Chamber membership not required.Shop […]