Kalamazoo’s Entrepreneur Events
Drop-In Office Hours at Can-Do Kalamazoo
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SCORE
TUESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
Learn more about SCORE’s free business mentoring program and get business coaching on the spot.
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City of Kalamazoo
TUESDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Kevin Ford, the Shared Prosperity Coordinator for the City of Kalamazoo
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SBDC
WEDNESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
Learn about SBDC’s free business coaching and resources. And get business advice on the spot.
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City of Kalamazoo
THURSDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Jared Chambers, the Business Specialist for the City of Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber
1st FRIDAYs 10 AM - 5 PM
Meet with Rebecca Colette for the Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber.
Filter Events
Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo & Chamber Unification Meeting (Morning Session)
The Southwest Michigan First Chamber is proud and honored to take on the mission of Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo (BLGK) and serve as the single point of contact for small and locally owned businesses here! Join us on April 24 at the Exchange Building for one of our two informative and engaging sessions, one at 8 AM or the other at 4 PM. Hear firsthand how this transition benefits you and how businesses like yours are maximizing their membership.
Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo & Chamber Unification Meeting (Afternoon Session)
The Southwest Michigan First Chamber is proud and honored to take on the mission of Buy Local Greater Kalamazoo (BLGK) and serve as the single point of contact for small and locally owned businesses here! Join us on April 24 at the Exchange Building for one of our two informative and engaging sessions, one at 8 AM or the other at 4 PM. Hear firsthand how this transition benefits you and how businesses like yours are maximizing their membership.
Chamber Connect
Join the Chamber for their Chamber Connect event at Rose Stree Advisors. Connect with other entrepreneurs and business leaders over snacks and drinks.
Monday Midday Mixer
The Chamber’s Monday Midday Mixer is a lunchtime connect specifically designed to help you expand your network and enhance your business development efforts.
Practical AI for Small Business
Join the Chamber for their Small & Mighty Business Series event - Practical AI for Small Business: Beyond Writing and Research. This event is free for members and $15 for nonmembers (plus a fee if you would like lunch).
Rise and Thrive
The Chamber is hosting its Rise and Thrive Connect event at the Kalamazoo Art Institute. Network with other entrepreneurs, as well as nonprofit and business leaders, and learn more about the Art Institute and the resources they bring to the community.
Monday Midday Mixer
The Chamber has a new opportunity to grow your business network while enjoying a delicious lunch—introducing the Chamber’s Monday Midday Mixer! This lunchtime connect is specifically designed to help you expand your network and enhance your business development efforts.
Chamber Connect
Join the Chamber for their Chamber Connect event at Hub Tavern and Grill. Network with other entrepreneurs and business leaders over snacks and drinks.
Black and Brown Mixer
The Chamber will be kicking off the Black and Brown Mixer series for 2025 at The Epic Center. The Black & Brown Connect Mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet, share, and connect with folks from across the spectrum of industry, including business and community leaders and entrepreneurs in a space built by and for us.
Rise and Thrive
The Chamber is hosting their Rise and Thrive Connect event at the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo. Network with other entrepreneurs, as well as nonprofit and business leaders, and learn more about the YMCA and the resources they bring to the community.
Chamber Connect
Join the Chamber for their Chamber Connect event at Omega Computer Services. Network with other entrepreneurs and business leaders over snacks and drinks.
Monday Midday Mixer
We’re thrilled to announce a new opportunity to grow your business network while enjoying a delicious lunch—introducing the Chamber’s MondayMidday Mixer! This lunchtime connect is specifically designed to help you expand your network and enhance your business development efforts.
Business Breakfast Roundtable
Join the Chamber for their Business Breakfast Roundtable event - Beyond Coffee and Collating. Learn how to build an effective intern program.
Chamber Connect
Join the Chamber for their Chamber Connect event at R.W. LaPine. Network with other entrepreneurs over snacks and drinks.
Rise and Thrive
On Tuesday, February 18th at 7:30 AM, the Chamber is hosting their Rise and Thrive Connect event at the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Network with other entrepreneurs and learn more about this amazing nonprofit and the resources they bring to the community.
Rise and Thrive
On Tuesday, January 28th at 7:30 AM, the Chamber is hosting their Rise and Thrive Connect event at Public Media Network. Network with other entrepreneurs and learn more about Public Media Network and the resources they bring to the community.
Chamber Connect
The Chamber is hosting their monthly Chamber Connect networking event on Wednesday, January 22 from 4-6 at the Fountains Banquet Center.
Marketing on a Budget
On Wed, January 22nd from 12-1:30, join the Chamber for their Small & Mighty Business Series event - Marketing on a Budget. This event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers (plus $5 if you would like lunch).
Black and Brown Mixer
The Chamber will be hosting their final Black and Brown Mixer of the year on Thursday, Dec 19 at 4:30 PM. The Black & Brown Connect Mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet, share, and connect with folks from across the spectrum of industry, including business and community leaders and entrepreneurs in a space built by and for us. Enjoy amazing food, a full bar, and a mix of holiday and other classic tunes to get you feelin’ all festive.
Rise and Thrive Coffee Connect
For our early birds, the Chamber is hosting Rise and Thrive Coffee Connect at Tues, Dec 17 at 7:30 AM. It’s the last Rise & Thrive of 2024 so let’s make it count! We are proud to invite you to join us on December 17 at the Salvation Army to connect over coffee before heading in to work. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and let’s make this season especially bright for kids all across our area.
Chamber Connect
On Wed, Dec 11th at 4:00 PM, The Chamber will be hosting Chamber Connect. Your professional network is one of your most valuable assets as a business leader—and the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is here to help you expand and strengthen it. Whether you're looking to build new connections, foster collaborations, or share insights with like-minded professionals, our Chamber Connect events provide the perfect opportunity.