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Nothing beats building community by gathering together. Our team delivers an exciting lineup of educational, networking, and advocacy events designed to develop leaders and help businesses succeed across Southwest Michigan. From timely conversations to engaging experiences, our events bring people together around the ideas shaping our region.

And because The Chamber hosts many events throughout the year, we invite you to download our handy, fridge-ready events calendar so you never miss what’s next. Sign up for one of our upcoming events and get connected today!

Upcoming Events

Monday Midday Mixer

Join us on Monday, March 9 at The Rooster’s Call for the Monday Midday Mixer—network, build relationships and boost your business over lunch.

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March
9
Monday
Small & Mighty Business Series: Retail Security Strategies That Work

Join us on Wednesday, March 11 for a Small & Mighty Business Series session on retail securities that actually work.

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March
11
Wednesday
Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: Entrepreneurship through Acquisition

Join us on Thursday, March 12 for a meaningful conversation about how experience meets opportunity, and how legacy meets leadership.

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March
12
Thursday
March Chamber Connect

Join us on Wednesday, March 18 for our March Chamber Connect at College Hunks Hauling Junk, Moving, Storage Kalamazoo, a casual after-hours meetup designed to help you build relationships and make the most of your Chamber membership.

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March
18
Wednesday
photo of the WMU college of engineering at dusk
Southwest Michigan Manufacturing Consortium

Join us for an exclusive morning with regional manufacturers and university leaders to learn how the field of engineering is evolving and how your company can plug into what’s next. Our host, Dr. Steven Butt, dean of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, will give a tour of the state-of-the-art Parkview campus.

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March
26
Thursday
Chamber Member Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, April 1 for this member-exclusive event to learn how you can get the most out of your Southwest Michigan First Chamber membership.

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April
1
Wednesday
Texas Township Business Community Townhall

Join us on Tuesday, April 7 at the Texas Township Business Community Townhall to discuss local business initiatives.

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April
7
Tuesday
Women2Women: Savvy Women, Smart Investors

Join us on Tuesday, April 7 for a local women in business networking lunch with Anita Ritter on Savvy Women, Smart Investors and taking control of your future.

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April
7
Tuesday
Small & Mighty Business Series: Bitcoin for Businesses

Join us on Wednesday, April 8 and learn the basics of Bitcoin and crypto for business with Amber Harris and the MI Bitcoin Trade Council.

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April
8
Wednesday
Monday Midday Mixer

Join us on Monday, April 13 for the Monday Midday Mixer at Texas Corners Brewing Company. Network, build relationships and boost your business over lunch.

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April
13
Monday
Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect

Join us on Tuesday, April 21 for Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect at the Salvation Army for a quick, energizing morning of coffee, conversation, and new connections.

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April
21
Tuesday
Vicksburg/Schoolcraft Business Community Townhall

Join un on Thursday, April 23 for the upcoming Vicksburg/Schoolcraft Business Community Townhall

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April
23
Thursday
Chamber Member Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, June 3 for this member-exclusive event to learn how you can get the most out of your Southwest Michigan First Chamber membership.

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June
3
Wednesday

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