Book It Now!

GET READY TO FILL YOUR CALENDAR

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

Advocacy & Ales | U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg

Join Southwest Michigan First for Advocacy & Ales on Tuesday, July 7 for a forum-style conversation with Congressman Tim Walberg.

Learn More
July
7
Tuesday
Small & Mighty Business Series: Hiring Smarter

Join us on Wednesday, July 8 and learn how to connect with local talent and build stronger candidate pipelines through Employer of the Day.

Learn More
July
8
Wednesday
Monday Midday Mixer with Kalamazoo Rotary

Join us on Monday, July 13th at City Centre Events for the Monday Midday Mixer with Kalamazoo Rotary, a lunchtime networking event designed to help you meet new people, strengthen connections, and boost your business.

Learn More
July
13
Monday
July Chamber Connect

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 and broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our July Chamber Connect!

Learn More
July
15
Wednesday
Women2Women: After 5 Summer Social

Join local women in business on Thursday, July 23 for an After 5 Summer Social focused on connection, conversation, and community.

Learn More
July
23
Thursday
Downtown Business Community Townhall

Join the Chamber on Tuesday, July 28 for this quarterly downtown discussion, including a number of updates and changes as we continue building our downtown.

Learn More
July
28
Tuesday
The Human & Mindfulness Side of Exit Planning

Join us Tuesday, July 28 for lunch, learning, and a conversation on the human side of business transition.

Learn More
July
28
Tuesday
Chamber Connect: Vicksburg Burg Days

Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber and join us on Wednesday, July 29 for our Chamber Connect!

Learn More
July
29
Wednesday
Southwest Michigan First | Chamber Member Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, July 29 for this member-exclusive event to learn how you can get the most out of your Southwest Michigan First Chamber membership.

Learn More
July
29
Wednesday
Intern Mixer | Intern Appreciation Day + Link Kalamazoo

Join us on Thursday, July 30 for this mid-summer networking event celebrating National Intern Appreciation Day, connecting interns with local professionals and the greater Kalamazoo community.

Learn More
July
30
Thursday
Women2Women: Creating Happiness

Join local women in business for a networking lunch on Tuesday, August 4 with Lauren Lasater of Colors & Cocktails on creativity, happiness, and entrepreneurship

Learn More
August
4
Tuesday
Pins not Putts | 3rd Annual Chamber Bowling Classic

The Southwest Michigan First Chamber invites you to our third annual fundraiser—a portion of the proceeds will benefit a nonprofit partner.

Learn More
August
13
Thursday

CROWD RELEASE NOTICE: You look great! By attending any event or program produced by Southwest Michigan First, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with this and other events produced by Southwest Michigan First. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you by entering the venue. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the venue as your “ticket” will not be refunded.