Nothing beats building a community by hanging out together. Our team always has an exciting line-up of educational, networking and advocacy events up our sleeve designed to accelerate leaders and organizations in Southwest Michigan. We can do it live—and we can do it virtually—so, get ready to shake things up on relevant, timely and creative topics. Sign up today for one of our upcoming events.
Join us on Tuesday, May 7 for our Talent Summit 2024, where we’ll explore trends in the regional workforce and innovative strategies for talent attraction and retention. The summit will feature a panel discussion on how to create impactful internship programs that benefit both interns and organizations.
The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites all new or returning members to our Chamber Member Orientation to help you maximize your investment. Join us on Wednesday, May 8 for this in-person event as we share an overview of the Chamber and how you can leverage your benefits to get the most out of your membership.
Join us on Wednesday, May 8 for our next Chamber Connect with our friends at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan. Build your business network, increase brand awareness—and even challenge Clarence and Kevin to a little doubles ping pong—all while learning about this amazing organization from inside their newly renovated space. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided.
Join us on Thursday, May 9, as we explore ways to prime and prepare your future leaders and newly promoted executives, and more importantly, how to continue supporting them after the transition. Plus, you’ll get a first look at “First Up”, a program designed to empower young professionals.
Join us for this virtual event on Monday, May 13 to hear from elected officials and municipal leaders as they share their priorities and what they’ve been working on. Attendees will be able to help guide the conversation via questions submitted during the registration process.
Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) is partnering with Southwest Michigan First and a regional partner group to host the 2024 Southwest Michigan Supplier Readiness event on Tuesday, May 21 at FireKeepers Casino & Hotel in Battle Creek. This event provides small businesses with resources that will help them showcase their capabilities to local buyers.
Join us for this virtual event on Thursday, May 23 to hear local experts share the do’s and don’ts of insurance that will help small business owners assess risks and fill coverage gaps.
The Black & Brown Connect Mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet, share, and connect with business and community leaders and entrepreneurs. Join us on Thursday, June 6 at the Northside Association for Community Development for an important discussion about redlining’s impacts and its effects, which are still being felt today. Drinks, food, and music start at 4:30 p.m.
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