Events

Join local women in business for an After 5 Summer Social focused on connection, conversation, and community.Women2Women is a welcoming community where women in business connect, support one another, and build meaningful relationships grounded in kindness, advocacy, and mentorship.This month, we’re switching things up with a special After 5 Summer Social at the Catalyst Center. […]

Join us Tuesday, July 28, for lunch, learning, and a conversation on the human side of business transition.Join us at the Southwest Michigan First Catalyst Center for an event focusing on the personal and emotional side of transitioning a business. In partnership with Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, you’ll hear from a local business owners who recently […]

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 next Business Community Townhall: Downtown Kalamazoo on Tuesday, July 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Catalyst Center.Downtown Kalamazoo is entering an important next chapter. […]

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 many businesses. But what is the best way to maximize your investment? The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites all new or returning members to our Chamber […]

Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our Chamber Connect!People 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 […]

Join the Chamber to discuss updates in Richland/Augusta/Galesburg and collaborate on ways to move our community forward.Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for the upcoming Richland/Augusta/Galesburg Business Community Townhall on Thursday, July 30!This is your chance to connect with local city and community leaders, share your insights, and explore opportunities that shape the future of […]

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 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 […]

Join local women in business for a networking lunch with Lauren Lasater of Colors & Cocktails on creativity, happiness, and entrepreneurshipWomen2Women is a welcoming community where women in business connect, support one another, and build meaningful relationships grounded in kindness, advocacy, and mentorship.Join us for a networking lunch featuring Lauren Lasater, owner of Colors & […]

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 […]