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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Marketing & Research: Mining for Opportunities | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center & Southwest Michigan First

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Internship 101 | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

In Partnership with
Western Michigan University

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MIX Design Thinking Workshop | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Powered by
Southwest Michigan First

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Government Contracting: The Mighty Micro-Purchase | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan Procurement Technical Assistance Center & Southwest Michigan First

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Apprenticeships & Talent Development 201 | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted at
Catalyst Center

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April Chamber Connect | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted by
Delta Marriot

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Apprenticeships & Talent Development 101 | POSTPONED

POSTPONED

Hosted at
Glen Oaks Community College

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May Chamber Connect | Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Hosted by
Holtyn & Associates

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Catalyst University 2020

Thursday, May 21
7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

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Women of Influence Lunch: Making an Impact with Liz Forkin Bohannon

Thursday, May 21
12:30 am to 1:30 pm

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

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High School Catalyst 2020

Tuesday, June 16
8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Hosted by
Southwest Michigan First

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Apprenticeships & Talent Development 101 | July 14, 2020

Tuesday, July 14, 2020
10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Hosted at
Catalyst Center

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Apprenticeships & Talent Development 201 | July 16, 2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020
9:00 am to 10:30 am

Hosted at
Glen Oaks Community College

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Apprenticeships & Talent Development 201 | November 3, 2020

Tuesday, November 3, 2020
10:30 am to 12:00 pm

Hosted at
Catalyst Center

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