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SUMMARY:Chamber Connect: Vicksburg Burg Days
DESCRIPTION:Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our Chamber Connect!\n\n\nPeople do business with who they know like and trust. And one of the best ways to build trust is to get outside of the traditional corporate environments and have a little fun! The June Chamber Connect is hosted by the Village of Vicksburg Downtown Development Authority and we are going to Burg Days. This is their summertime Wednesday series where the downtown becomes a big street festival\, full of food\, drinks on the go\, and bands on stage right outside for everyone to enjoy. \nJoin us at Vickers Lakeside Tavern to start your Burg Days journey with your nametag\, a drink ticket\, and some light bites to end your workday right. \nAfter 5pm\, we’ll head out and enjoy the festivities together. The Village downtown is hopping and this is the perfect way to experience it\, alongside some new or known Chamber partners. \nThanks again to the Village DDA. We’ll see you at Burg Days! \nNot a member yet? You’re still welcome here. Come see what we’re building and reach out to us at chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com to see what membership is all about.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/chamber-connect-vicksburg-burg-days/
LOCATION:Vickers Lakeside Tavern\, 130 West Prairie Street\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Richland/Augusta/Galesburg Business Community Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber to discuss updates in Richland/Augusta/Galesburg and collaborate on ways to move our community forward.\n\n\nJoin the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for the upcoming Richland/Augusta/Galesburg Business Community Townhall on Thursday\, July 30! \nThis is your chance to connect with local city and community leaders\, share your insights\, and explore opportunities that shape the future of the Richland\, Augusta\, and Galesburg area. We’ll also hear from the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club about its latest work in the community. Together\, let’s spark collaboration and work toward meaningful progress for our community. \nBring your ideas\, your challenges\, and your neighbors. We’ll supply the refreshments and an open\, welcoming platform for discussion. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n \nAbout the Southwest Michigan First Chamber \nThe Southwest Michigan First Chamber is dedicated to fostering the connection\, development\, collaboration\, and growth of the small business community and its leaders throughout greater Kalamazoo County. The Chamber supports the mission of Southwest Michigan First not only in its support of the creation of well-paying jobs\, but also through the strengthening of our existing small business community. A strong small business presence is a proven key attractor for new businesses and a reason why families\, existing companies\, and their employees want to stay here. \nInterested in learning more about Chamber membership? Reach out to our Chamber team at Chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com \n \nSpecial thanks to Sneller Snow & Grounds for sponsoring this series.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/richland-augusta-galesburg-business-community-townhall-2/
LOCATION:Richland Area Community Center\, 9400 East CD Avenue\, Richland\, MI\, 49083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer Series 2026
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of your internship! Connect\, grow\, and explore with our Intern Mixer Series.\n\n\nBuild Connections. Grow Professionally. Experience Kalamazoo. \nYour 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. \n \nEvent Schedule & Ticket Options\nDiscovering Kalamazoo – $35\nThursday\, June 25 | 11:30 am – 6 PMThe Catalyst CenterStart 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 \n \nIntern Appreciation Day + Link Kalamazoo – $35\nThursday\, July 30 | 5 – 7:30 PMHaymarket PlazaContinue 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! \n \nHow to Register\n✔️ 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! \n \nWhy Join the Intern Mixer Series?\n✨ 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. \n \nFor more information about the Intern Mixer Series\, visit southwestmichiganfirst.com or contact Rachael Tiesenga at (269) 553-9588 | rtiesenga@southwestmichiganfirst.com
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/southwest-michigan-first-intern-mixer-series-2026-2/
LOCATION:The Catalyst Center\, 180 E Water Street\, Suite 1000\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Women2Women: Creating Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Join local women in business for a networking lunch with Lauren Lasater of Colors & Cocktails on creativity\, happiness\, and entrepreneurship\n\n\nWomen2Women is a welcoming community where women in business connect\, support one another\, and build meaningful relationships grounded in kindness\, advocacy\, and mentorship. \nJoin us for a networking lunch featuring Lauren Lasater\, owner of Colors & Cocktails\, who will share “Creating Happiness: The Unexpected Journey of a Military Spouse\, Artist\, Entrepreneur\, and Mother.” Attendees will hear Lauren’s story and gain insight into how creativity\, entrepreneurship\, family\, and life experience can shape a meaningful path forward. \nLauren will cover her unexpected journey as a military spouse\, artist\, entrepreneur\, and mother\, and how she has built a business centered around creativity\, connection\, and creating happiness. \nBring your business cards and come ready to connect\, collaborate\, and grow alongside other women in our community. \n \nParking\nParking will be validated for parking in our structure. Enter our parking structure off Edwards Street. \n \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/women2women-creating-happiness/
LOCATION:The Catalyst Center\, 180 E Water Street\, Suite 1000\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:USTA Boys’ 18 and 16 Nationals
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LOCATION:Kalamazoo College
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo/
LOCATION:Southwest Michigan First\, 180 East Water Street\, #Suite 2690\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Monday Midday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, August 10\, to make new connections\, build relationships\, and grow your business over lunch at the Monday Midday Mixer.\n\n\nPeople 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. \nJoin us for a special Chamber + Rotary collaboration mixer during our Monday Midday Mixer series\, sponsored by John Grace Restoration and Construction! \nThis lunchtime connect is designed to help you expand your network and strengthen your business development efforts with a unique round-robin format so you meet plenty of new people. \nDouble your networking opportunities as different circles come together. You’ll have the chance to meet new people\, discover fresh opportunities\, learn more about Rotary’s impact in our community\, and connect with professionals who may not typically be part of your network. \nGreat connections happen when different circles come together. We hope to see you there! \nRegistration is required. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins\, and space is limited. \nIf early mornings and evenings don’t fit your schedule\, join us every month for the Monday Midday Mixer. Grab lunch\, make meaningful connections\, and get back to your day inspired and motivated. \nRSVP now to secure your spot and join us for this popular event. \n\n\nInterested in amplifying your company’s message and visibility? Sponsor an individual Monday Midday Mixer or the entire series! Reach out to us at chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com for more information. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/monday-midday-mixer-10/
LOCATION:Black Rock Bar & Grill\, 550 Trade Centre Way\, Portage\, MI\, 49002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Portage Business Community Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Chamber to discuss updates in Portage and collaborate on ways to move our community forward.\n\n\nThe Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to the next Portage Business Community Townhall on Tuesday\, August 11. \nWe look forward to hearing from you and some of our local community leaders on the issues that matter most. We want to help move our community forward\, and your voice is a part of that conversation. \nBring your ideas\, your challenges\, and your neighbors! We’ll bring the refreshments. \nThis event will be held at Crossroads Mall Event Center. Park near the main entrance\, “Entrance #1” located in the front of the mall between JCPenney and Macy’s. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \n \nAbout the Southwest Michigan First Chamber \nThe Southwest Michigan First Chamber is dedicated to fostering the connection\, development\, collaboration\, and growth of the small business community and its leaders throughout greater Kalamazoo County. The Chamber supports the mission of Southwest Michigan First not only in its support of the creation of well-paying jobs\, but also through the strengthening of our existing small business community. A strong small business presence is a proven key attractor for new businesses and a reason why families\, existing companies\, and their employees want to stay here. \nInterested in learning more about Chamber membership? Reach out to our Chamber team at Chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com \n \nSpecial thanks to Sneller Snow & Grounds for sponsoring this series.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/portage-business-community-townhall-2/
LOCATION:The Crossroads Mall\, 6650 South Westnedge Avenue\, Portage\, MI\, 49024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:Pins not Putts | 3rd Annual Chamber Bowling Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to our third annual fundraiser—a portion of the proceeds will benefit a nonprofit partner.\n\n\nIntroducing the Pins not Putts 3rd Annual Chamber Bowling Classic! \nThe 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 nonprofit partner is the real winner. Each registered team will select a nonprofit partner\, and the winning team will direct a portion of the proceeds to that nonprofit.This summer’s returning FUNdraiser is Pins not Putts! \nHow it works: \n\nRegistered bowlers will get a nametag\, a drink ticket\, and access to a lunch buffet upon arrival. Three bowling games\, shoes\, and a bowling ball (if needed) are included.\nTeams are randomly assigned to a lane with another team for a little friendly competition. This will be your spot for the duration of the event. It’s a great time to get to know the other team!\nThe games will all be Nine Pin No-Tap. That means if you knock down nine pins on your first roll\, it counts as a strike. That should make things a little more fun!\nTeams will be ranked based on their total team score after Game 1. There will also be a variety of prizes throughout for Most Strikes\, Most Spares\, Highest Score\, and Lowest Score.\nTeams will once again be ranked after Game 2. The top four highest-scoring teams will then each be assigned a handicap to level the playing field for Game 3.\nThe first place team at the end of Game 3\, including the handicap\, will be the winner. That team’s nonprofit partner will be awarded an amazing trophy\, and more importantly\, a donation to the nonprofit partner of their choice.\nSecond and third place will receive honorable mention trophies. All other teams will be ranked and listed by final score.\n\nBut what if I’m not a great bowler? Can I still win fabulous prizes? ABSOLUTELY!! \n\nOther ways to win prizes include: Most Strikes\, Most Spares\, and even one for Lowest Score.\nPLUS\, take part in our Strike-a-Thon! Each team designates one bowler who’ll get one shot to bowl a strike. Get a strike and move on. Who will be the last one standing?\nBowling BINGO! Knock down only one pin on the first ball\, bowl a strike with your non-dominant hand\, pick up any split\, get a turkey as a team\, and more. Win a BINGO\, win a prize!\nPink Pin POKER! Each lane will have one pink pin in the mix. If you get a strike when the pink pin is the head pin\, you earn a playing card for your team. Best POKER hand at the end wins!\nAll this and more!\n\nNote: Early bird registration ends June 1. The final deadline to register is Friday\, July 10 while space is available. \nProgram Agenda: \n\n11 a.m. to 12 noon | Registration and Lunch\n12 noon to 4 p.m. | Bowling\n4 to 5 p.m. | Award Ceremony and Happy Hour\n\nRegistration and lunch begin at 11 a.m. Game 1 begins at 12 noon. The Award Ceremony begins at the end of Game 3 (approximately 4 p.m). Then\, we invite you to join us afterward to celebrate (or commiserate!) until 5 p.m. \nWant to get your company in the swag bag or donate a prize pack? Email us today at chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you on the lanes! \nPlease note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend\, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket\, if necessary. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for tickets purchased online.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/pins-not-putts-3rd-annual-chamber-bowling-classic/
LOCATION:Revel & Roll West\, 4500 Stadium Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:August Chamber Connect
DESCRIPTION:Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our August Chamber Connect!\n\n\nPeople 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. \nThe August Chamber Connect will take place at Kellogg Hall at Sherman Lake YMCA. \nJoin us for an evening of connection in a welcoming space designed to bring people together. You’ll have the chance to meet fellow Chamber members\, build new relationships\, reconnect with familiar faces\, and experience the unique setting of Sherman Lake YMCA. \nWhether you’re a longtime member or exploring the Chamber for the first time\, this is your chance to put a face to a name\, strengthen relationships you’ve already started\, and spark ones you haven’t yet. \nNot a member yet? You’re still welcome here. Come see what we’re building and reach out to us at chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com to see what membership is all about. \nWe’ll see you there! \n \nParking Information\nParking is available near Kellogg Hall at Sherman Lake YMCA. Please look for directional signage upon arrival.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/august-chamber-connect/
LOCATION:Sherman Lake YMCA Kellogg Hall\, 6225 North 39th Street\, Augusta\, MI\, 49012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T073000
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SUMMARY:Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect
DESCRIPTION:Bring your favorite mug and join us for coffee and conversation at the Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect.\n\n\nIt’s time to Rise & Thrive! \nWe 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 great conversations and community insights. \nMark your calendar for Tuesday\, August 25 and join us at the Boys & Girls Club. \nThe Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect series is sponsored by Kellogg Community Credit Union. Together\, we hope this series stokes pride in where we all live\, work\, and play\, making us all ambassadors of Southwest Michigan. Thank you for helping us build a more connected and informed business community. \nBring your favorite mug from home (our fun conversation icebreaker)! Coffee will be served — sip sustainably while connecting with fellow business leaders \nParking will be available on-site. Overflow parking on Vine Street. \n \n*Because of the limited space and demand for this event\, you must be registered to attend. If you are registered and can no longer attend\, PLEASE cancel your reservation with Eventbrite so that those on the waitlist can attend.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/rise-thrive-coffee-connect-5/
LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club\, 4000 Portage Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T120000
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SUMMARY:Data; Demographics; and Regional Economics
DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, August 25\, for lunch and a regional look at data\, demographics\, and business succession.\n\n\nJoin 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 data and insights regarding business succession trends. Expect a vibrant atmosphere\, community oriented learning\, and great food. \nWe will also get a chance to hear exciting updates regarding the inaugural Tsunami Lab cohort.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/data-demographics-and-regional-economics/
LOCATION:The Catalyst Center\, 180 E Water Street\, Suite 1000\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T100000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195205Z
CREATED:20260720T194947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195205Z
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SUMMARY:Business Breakfast Roundtable: Competing For Your People
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for a morning of networking and insightful discussions at our Business Breakfast Roundtable.\n\n\nCompeting For Your People: Retaining\, Engaging\, and Training Today’s and Tomorrow’s Workforce \nSomething 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 qualified candidates say they can’t find the right opportunity. Frontline managers are leading teams they weren’t fully prepared for. Smaller companies are losing talent competitions before they even start because they assume they can’t compete on compensation. And quietly\, in the mix of every workforce conversation\, a new generation has arrived. Gen Alpha is here\, and they are unlike any workforce we’ve welcomed before. \nIt’s time to get strategic. \nJoin the Southwest Michigan First Chamber in partnership with SHRM Kalamazoo on Thursday\, August 27 for our next Business Breakfast Roundtable: Competing For Your People: Retaining\, Engaging\, and Training Today’s and Tomorrow’s Workforce. We’re bringing together local experts and some of the country’s most respected employers for a morning of practical\, honest conversation about what it actually takes to attract\, develop\, and keep great people right now. \n \nWhat’s on the Agenda \nThe morning features three focused\, expert talks followed by a panel discussion with some of the region’s most culture-forward companies. \n \nThe Manager in the Middle: Building Frontline Leadership Confidence in a Workforce That’s WatchingAs emerging professionals continue to advance into management and leadership roles\, they are increasingly tasked with leading and collaborating with a multigenerational workforce. This session is about giving your frontline leaders the tools\, the confidence\, and the autonomy to lead well. \n \nSmall Company\, Strong Offer: Building Compensation and Benefits Packages That CompeteYou may not have a Fortune 500 budget\, but you have advantages larger companies don’t. This session breaks down how smaller and midsize employers can build creative\, competitive packages including the flexibility\, culture perks\, and non-traditional benefits that today’s workers. \n \nThe Talent Paradox: Why Great Candidates and Great Companies Keep Missing Each OtherPlenty of open roles. Plenty of people searching. So why does it feel harder than ever to connect? This session unpacks the gap between employer and job seeker and shares ways to stand out in a noisy market. \n \nCulture That Competes: How Leading Employers Are Retaining\, Engaging\, and Preparing for a Workforce Unlike Any BeforeModerated Panel DiscussionLeaders from Rose Street Market\, Bell’s Brewery\, Consumers Credit Union\, Landscape Forms\, Greenleaf Hospitality Group\, Imperial Beverage\, and other companies known for their strong workplace cultures will share what’s working and how they’re already thinking about the next generation. Moderated by . \n \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With \n\nA clearer picture of why the hiring disconnect exists and what your company can do about it\nPractical approaches to developing frontline managers who lead with confidence\nCreative compensation and benefits strategies built for companies without enterprise-level budgets\nReal-world retention and engagement insights from local employers who are getting it right\nA better understanding of Gen Alpha as a workforce — how to recruit them\, engage them\, and in some cases\, prepare them to manage\n\n \nWho Should Attend \nThis roundtable is built for HR professionals from generalists to senior leaders\, business owners\, executives\, and anyone responsible for hiring\, developing\, or retaining people inside their organization. If you’re competing for talent in today’s market — and you are — this morning is worth your time. \nNot sure if your company is a Chamber member? Click here to search our Member Directory to confirm your membership status. \n \nEvent Details \nThursday\, August 27Catalyst Center\, Warner Building — Downtown KalamazooNetworking breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.Program runs 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. \nFull breakfast will be served. Discounted registration is available for Chamber members. Register today while seats are available. \nPlease note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend\, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket if necessary. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for tickets purchased online. \nWe hope to see you there! \n \nParking instructions\nPlease click here to view detailed parking instructions\, including maps and lot locations to help you arrive with ease. \n \nFull breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m.\, and the program will begin at 8 a.m. \nRegister today while seats are available. Discounted registration is available for Chamber members. We hope to see you there! \nPlease note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend\, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket\, if necessary. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for tickets purchased online.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/business-breakfast-roundtable-competing-for-your-people/
LOCATION:The Catalyst Center\, 180 E Water Street\, Suite 1000\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195157Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-3/
LOCATION:Southwest Michigan First\, 180 East Water Street\, #Suite 2690\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260615T140508Z
CREATED:20260615T140508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T140508Z
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SUMMARY:Tacos & Tequila Crawl
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tacosandtequilacrawl.org/#new_tab
LOCATION:Downtown Kalamazoo
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195149Z
CREATED:20260720T194951Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate small business with speakers\, awards\, and networking at this high-energy Chamber conference and celebration.\n\n\nChamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration \nNew 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 business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and community leaders to hear from national and state business leaders and celebrate the impact of small businesses in the greater Kalamazoo region. Join us on Thursday\, September 18\, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Dalton Recital Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University. \n \nAgenda \n1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Doors Open\, Registration Begins\, Meet & Greet \n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Opening Welcome \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Keynote Presentation #1 – Lyn Falk – Future-Proof Your Customer Experience: How to Thrive in the New Selling Landscape \n2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Keynote Presentation #2 – Mimi Brown – Driving Customer Experience through the Employee Experience \n3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Refresh and Recharge Break \n4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Chamber’s Choice Awards \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Awards Celebration Happy Hour \n \n \nFeatured Speakers \nLyn Falk – Founder and President\, Retailworks Inc. and LMF Studios \nAuthor\, award-winning designer\, international speaker\, and Founder/President of Retailworks\, Inc.\, and LMF Studios\, Lyn Falk specializes in creating inspiring and emotionally engaging selling environments that move minds and merchandise. She has taught at the University of Wisconsin and continues to lecture on how a well-designed environment can positively affect the bottom line. Falk has spoken to thousands of professionals over the past 35 years\, and her work has been acknowledged over 165 times in over 85 different publications. Listen to Lyn and you’ll never look at a selling environment the same way again. \nSession: Future-Proof Your Customer Experience: How to Thrive in the New Selling Landscape \n\nUnlock practical tools to adapt your customer experience in a fast-changing marketplace and stay ahead of shifting buyer expectations.\nLearn strategies that drive sales today while positioning your business for long-term growth in a competitive landscape.\nGain fresh insights on how technology\, personalization\, and service trends are reshaping the way customers choose who to do business with.\nWalk away with actionable takeaways you can immediately apply to strengthen relationships\, boost retention\, and grow revenue.\nInvest in your team’s development at a fraction of the cost of big conferences\n\n \nMimi Brown – Speaker and Author\, AMP Up Success \nMimi is an award-winning speaker and author with over a decade of corporate training experience. Her energetic\, sassy flair ignites audiences and inspires leaders to step into their full potential. She blends compelling storytelling with practical leadership insights that help individuals and organizations amplify their impact. Mimi is the author of AMP Up Your Success: 52 Tips Every Leader Should Know\, a guide packed with actionable strategies for growth and influence. She has been featured on major network television\, including NBC\, ABC\, and CBS. Known for her humor\, warmth\, and dynamic presence\, Mimi leaves every crowd both laughing and motivated to take bold action. Her sessions are the kind you don’t just attend—you experience\, and you’ll leave ready to raise your game. \nSession: The People Advantage: How Employee Experience Shapes Customer Loyalty \n\nDiscover the direct link between happy\, engaged employees and loyal\, repeat customers.\nLearn practical ways to elevate employee experience that do not require big budgets but make a big impact.\nUnderstand how culture and leadership influence customer satisfaction and business growth.\nTake home proven strategies to boost team morale\, reduce turnover\, and improve customer interactions.\n\n \nThen\, join the excitement as the winners of the 2025 Chamber’s Choice Awards\, presented by LMCU\, are announced live! \nWho will win the honors in each of the nine categories? \n\nEntrepreneur of the Year\, in partnership with Can-Do Kalamazoo\nNonprofit of the Year\, in partnership with Visiting Angels of Southwest Michigan\nAlumnus/a of the Year\, in partnership with WMU Alumni Association\nWoman-Owned Business of the Year\, in partnership with YWCA Kalamazoo\nBIPOC-Owned Business of the Year\, in partnership with City of Kalamazoo Community Planning and Economic Development\nLGBTQIA+-Owned Business of the Year (sponsorship available)\nVeteran-Owned Business of the Year\, in partnership with Kellogg Community Credit Union\nChamber Member Business of the Year\, Small Business Category (<50 employees) in partnership with Azimuth Centers for Excellence\nChamber Member Business of the Year\, Mid/Large Category (>50 employees)\, in partnership with People Forward\n\nThe community has spoken! After nominations and voting from across greater Kalamazoo\, three worthy finalists in every category have become one big winner and they are ready to take the stage. Join us September 18 to find out who takes home the honors. \n \nStill Opportunities to Sponsor: \nSponsors of the 2025 Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration will show their support of the small business community and gain valuable exposure with key potential partners. \nInterested in sponsoring? Email eschultz@southwestmichiganfirst.com or chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nView the Sponsorship Packet here. \n \nSponsors enjoy VIP access\, seating\, and prominent recognition at the event and beyond. \nAll sponsorships need to be closed by August 30. \nEmail eschultz@southwestmichiganfirst.com to learn more. \nSeating will be limited. Take advantage of member and early bird pricing through August 18. \nWe will see you there.
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/chambers-choice-small-business-conference-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Dalton Center\, 1300 Theatre Drive\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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CREATED:20260615T140929Z
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SUMMARY:269 Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.the269.com/#new_tab
LOCATION:Multiple locations in Kalamazoo
CATEGORIES:Regional Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195140Z
CREATED:20260720T194952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195140Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195133Z
CREATED:20260720T194954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195133Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-5/
LOCATION:Portage Parks and Recreation Department\, 320 Library Lane\, Portage\, MI\, 49002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195124Z
CREATED:20260720T194956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195124Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-6/
LOCATION:Southwest Michigan First\, 180 East Water Street\, #Suite 2690\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195115Z
CREATED:20260720T194957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195115Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-7/
LOCATION:TBD\, TBD\, TBD\, MI\, TBD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
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LOCATION:Vicksburg Village Hall\, 126 North Kalamazoo Avenue\, ## A\, Vicksburg\, MI\, 49097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260720T195103Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo
DESCRIPTION:Join us and get your product-based business listed on Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo\, The Chamber's online marketplace for buying local.\n\n\nBring 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. \n \nShop Local Greater Kalamazoo is an initiative of the Southwest Michigan First Chamber\, with sponsorship from the City of Kalamazoo and the City of Portage. It is a community\, online marketplace that helps local businesses reach customers looking to spend their dollars locally year-round. \n \nWho this is for \nThis workshop is a good fit if your business: \n\nSells physical products (food and value-added goods\, art\, crafts\, retail items\, and similar)\nHas at least five products ready to list\, or can pull together five by the workshop date\nCan fulfill an online order by shipping it or by offering local pickup; you do not have to ship every item\nIs based in\, or selling to\, the Greater Kalamazoo area\n\n \nThis is a working session\, not a lecture. You will sit down with our team\, set up your virtual storefront\, and list your first few products. You’ll walk out with active listings on the site! Come with your products or photos and a rough idea of pricing\, and we’ll handle the setup together in the room. \nThere are no profile or listing fees to participate\, only standard payment processing fees through Paypal or Stripe. \n \nHow to prepare (Important: please read) \nBefore the workshop\, you must complete the short vendor registration form at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/vendor-registration/. \n \nThis gives you approval to create your Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo profile\, which you will need to have in hand when you arrive. We cannot get you activated and online without it. \n \nAfter you have completed the vendor registration form\, you’ll need to bring these things to the workshop: \n\nYour products or clear photos of them\nA rough price for each item\nA laptop\, preferably (a tablet or other mobile working device can be used if a laptop is unavailable)\n\n \nIf you prefer to set up a time one-on-one\, you can apply for a profile at your convenience. Once approved\, you will have access to a library of short video tutorials. We recommend the workshop as the fastest way to finish in one sitting. \n \nWanna learn more about Shop Local Greater Kalamazoo? Check it out at https://www.shoplocalgreaterkalamazoo.com/about/. \n \nWorkshop or Other Questions? Email kforce@southwestmichiganfirst.com. \nSee you there!
URL:https://firstand42.media/event_test/how-to-get-listed-on-shop-local-greater-kalamazoo-9/
LOCATION:Charter Township of Texas building\, 7227 West Q Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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