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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.

Upcoming Events

Vineyard Memory Care Community Groundbreaking Ceremony

Join us on Tuesday, May 13, for the groundbreaking of Vineyard Memory Care Community in Texas Township developed by Vineyard Assisted Living.

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May
13
Tuesday
Small & Mighty Business Series: Communicate Like A Powerhouse

Join us on Wednesday, May 21, for this month’s Small & Mighty Business Series as we team up with Know Honesty to explore how clear, confident communication can strengthen your business from the inside out.

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May
21
Wednesday
Southwest Michigan First Intern Mixer 2025: Internship Kickstart + Downtown Walking Tour

Join us on Wednesday, May 21, and kick off your summer with a half-day of professional development, networking, plus a walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo. Build career skills, meet fellow interns, and explore everything Southwest Michigan has to offer.

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May
21
Wednesday
Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect

Join us on Tuesday, May 27, for coffee and conversation as you broaden your professional network at Miller Auditorium and hear from our local community partner about their impactful work in the region.

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May
27
Tuesday
Chamber Member Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, June 4, for this exclusive event to learn how you can get the most out of your Southwest Michigan First Chamber membership.

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June
4
Wednesday
Business Breakfast Roundtable | Preparing Your Business for What’s Next: Practical Approaches for Leading Through Uncertainty

Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber on Thursday, June 5, for a Business Breakfast Roundtable focused on practical strategies for navigating uncertainty, adapting to change, and building resilience across industries.

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June
5
Thursday
June Chamber Connect | Kellogg Community Credit Union

Join us for our next Chamber Connect on Wednesday, June 11, hosted by Kellogg Community Credit Union.

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June
11
Wednesday

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