Events

Join us! We are passionate about helping you grow! Our team has put together an exciting line up of networking, educational and advocacy events designed to accelerate growth for organizations and leaders in Southwest Michigan.

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Managing from the Middle

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Launching
Fall 2018

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First 50

Launching
Fall 2018

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Legislative Breakfast | September 21, 2018

Friday, September 21
8:00 am to 9:00 am

Featuring
Congressman Fred Upton

Sponsored by
Consumers Energy

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Connect | October 10, 2018

Wednesday, October 10
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Envirologic Technologies

Benefitting
Kalamazoo County Parks Foundation

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First Leaders | Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Tuesday, October 16
7:30 am to 9:00 am

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

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Connect | October 23, 2018

Wednesday, October 23
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Ron Jackson Insurance

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Advocacy and Ale | October 23, 2018

Tuesday, October 23
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Sponsored by
Consumers Energy

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MIX-Giving | October 24, 2018

Wednesday, October 24
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Hosted by
Fabri-Kal

Powered by
Southwest Michigan First

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Future of Team & Culture | Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Tuesday, October 30
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

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Connect | November 14, 2018

Wednesday, November 14
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Bethany Christian Services

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Lunch & Learn | Social Media

Wednesday, November 20
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

Featuring
Newhall Klein

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Legislative Breakfast | November 30, 2018

Friday, November 30
8:00 am to 9:00 an

Sponsored by
Consumers Energy

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Connect | December 12

Wednesday, December 12
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Flagstar Bank

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Catalyst University 2019

Thursday, June 20
7:00 am to 5:00 pm

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