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Lakeshore Networking East - Monthly Meeting
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Vitale’s Allegan, 320 Western Ave, Allegan, MI, 49010

Kalamazoo Rotary Satellite Club Monthly Meeting
2026-01-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | The Hub Bar and Grill, 359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
Monthly Satellite Club Projects Planning and Social Meeting @ The Hub

CBRT - Kalamazoo Tuesday
2026-01-13 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Bob Evans, 5641 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49002, United States
CBRT hosts monthly Round Table meetings formatted for small group discussion and relationship building. Events feature discussion topics related to the theme of the most recent Leadership Event. See our list of active round tables.

Kalamazoo Rotary Weekly Meeting
2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Cityscape Event Center, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

Chamber Monday Midday Mixer
2026-01-12 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Cove Lakeside Bistro, 9110 Portage Road, Portage, MI, 49002
Join us for the Monday Midday Mixer—network, build relationships and boost your business over lunch.

People do business with those they know, like, and trust. Relationships are the foundation of the best business partnerships, and the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is here to help you build those connections.
This lunchtime connect is specifically designed to help you expand your network and enhance your business development efforts with a unique round-robin format to ensure you meet new folks.
RSVP now to secure your spot and join us for this exciting new initiative.

Interested in amplifying your company’s message and visibility? Sponsor an individual Monday Midday Mixer or the entire series! Reach out to us at chamber@southwestmichiganfirst.com for more information.
We can’t wait to see you there!

CityLead Kalamazoo Monthly Meeting
2026-01-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 120 Roberson Strett, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
CityLead Kalamazoo is a monthly event for the business community in cities around the US. This event is attended by professionals in all sectors who want to learn how to grow in their leadership in the areas of trust, team building, clarity, focus, and more. Our goal is to raise the bar of ethics and character to make Kalamazoo the best place to work, live, and play.
Hear from Bill Mitchell, a dynamic 25-year businessman. Join us in watching an inspiring pre-recorded session, then stay for a live discussion where you can share your thoughts and engage with others from businesses and organizations around Kalamazoo. Our hope and prayer is that CityLead will become the best forum for professional men and women in our city.

Rising Tides Kzoo
2026-01-08 08:45 - 22:15, 2026-01-01 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-12-25 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-12-18 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-12-11 08:45 - 22:15 (America/Halifax) | 24208 Front Street Suite A, 24208 Front Street Suite A, Mattawan, MI, 49071, United States
The goal of our meetings is to build lasting friendships, see how we can help each other, and refer business to one another.

Portage Rotary Weekly Meeting
2026-01-07 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-12-17 11:45 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | The Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI, 49024
Join us as we focus on programs that impact us professionally and personally, building friendships, building our membership, and supporting our community through projects that have an impact! If you are not a member and would like more information about our club or joining, please browse the site, contact a member for more information, or fill out a new member application here.

PEAK Monthly Meeting
2026-01-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | MI
PEAK (the Professional Executive Association of Kalamazoo) is a women’s group that meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30-1 in Portage. Folks can register by emailing peak@peakkzoo.org

1 Million Cups
2026-01-07 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | WMed Innovation Center, 4717 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008, United States
A monthly event that brings entrepreneurs and the Kalamazoo community together over coffee and conversations.

Barrels, Bottles & Brews - Kalamazoo Monthly Meeting
2025-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Apoptosis Brewing Company, 3811 S Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008
Our Agenda is simple:
1 – Meet people and business owners without all the formality2 – Have a Beer (or other beverage)3 – REPEAT
A casual networking group about getting connected in the community and supporting locally owned breweries, tap houses, and other establishments. Come enjoy the camaraderie and hang out or just enjoy good craft beer, cocktail or glass of wine.
RSVP on Facebook Requested – Out of respect to the businesses we visit we need to know how many people are planning to attend.

Development Professionals Network: December Brew Ha Ha
2025-12-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Shakespeare’s Pub, 241 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
The Brew Ha Has are monthly meet-ups for development professionals—a relaxed, collegial space to connect, share insights, and build relationships within the fundraising community. These gatherings offer a welcoming environment for conversation, collaboration, and professional support with the added bonus of a good (optional) beverage.

RSVP here

Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect
2025-12-16 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | Can-Do Kalamazoo, 519 South Park Street, Suite 2, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
It’s time to Rise & Thrive!
Bring your favorite mug and join us for coffee and conversation at the Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect

The Black & Brown Connect Mixer
2025-12-11 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | The Catalyst Center, 180 E Water Street Suite 1000, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
This event is part professional, part social, and all about creating a collaborative network in a space that is built by and for us!

Once again it’s time to “shake a hand, shake a hand” at 2025’s last, and most festive, holiday Black & Brown Connect Mixer!
This time, join us at The Catalyst Center to wrap up the year in style. Space is limited, so register today!
The Black & Brown Connect Mixer is the perfect opportunity to meet, share, and connect with folks from across the spectrum of industry, including business and community leaders and entrepreneurs in a space built by and for us. Enjoy amazing food, drinks, and a mix of holiday and other classic tunes to get you feelin’ all festive.
PLUS as always, we want to hear from you. The annual survey is how we connect to your thoughts and ideas and ensure the content for the year considers the conversations that are impacting our communities right now.

What topics do you want to hear or learn more about?
What conversations are critical to support building our communities right now?
Who would you like to hear from in our community?

No matter what field you’re in, you can count on engaging and relevant discussion, leadership, and other personal development opportunities, hearing from community leaders and mentors, and leaving energized.
Share this with a friend or colleague who should join us! We look forward to welcoming you then.
“One who walks with the wise and successful shall be wise and successful.” – African Proverb
Special thanks to Stryker for their continued support of the Black & Brown Connect Mixer.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket, if necessary.
About the Black & Brown Connect
Developed with professionals and career-minded folks of color in mind, the Black & Brown Connect is a place to gain connections and build relationships right here in our community—ones you can use to build on your success in a psychologically safe space. This is a time like no other, particularly for Black and Brown folks. Perhaps you are leading a team as the only person of color. Perhaps you are looking for ways to engage in a more culturally competent and relevant space with folks who can relate to many of your experiences in the workplace. Or, perhaps you are looking to unleash your inner entrepreneur and want to start or scale your business to the next level but could use a boost in the connections department. No matter your station, this mixer is a great place to dig in and create an impact for yourself and our communities.
Special thanks to Stryker for their continued support of the Black & Brown Connect Mixer.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket, if necessary. Eventbrite charges a nominal convenience fee for online purchases.

CityLead Kalamazoo Monthly Meeting
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Centerpoint Church, 2345 North 10th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009

The Growth Exchange — Speed Networking
2025-12-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Consumers Credit Union – Corporate Office, 7200 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Join The Growth Exchange for an energizing night of Speed Networking on Dec 10, 5:30–7:30 PM at Consumers Credit Union (7200 Elm Valley Dr, Kalamazoo). Meet high-caliber professionals across diverse industries in quick, structured rounds. Capacity ~60 with industry balance to protect quality connections. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres provided. RSVP via Eventbrite

Format: Fast-paced, one-on-one rotations to maximize new connections in a single evening.
Capacity: ~60 attendees. We’ll maintain industry balance (no room saturation from the same field).
Who should come: Professionals and business owners who are serious about growing and ready to bring value.
Included: Beverages and hors d’oeuvres.

RSVP: Eventbrite — The Growth Exchange: Speed Networking
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-growth-exchange-speed-networking-tickets-1965445698994?aff=oddtdtcreator

MIX Innovation Celebration | Invitation to Display and Register
2025-12-10 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | The Catalyst Center, 180 E Water Street Suite 1000, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Get ready to celebrate the best in design excellence, innovation, and creativity in our region with MIX Southwest Michigan First!

Have you or your company won an award or launched a project you’d like to include in the showcase?
Please contact Petey Stephanak at pstephanak@southwestmichiganfirst.com.

MIX Innovation Celebration
By MIX powered by Southwest Michigan First
Date and time
Wednesday, December 10 · 4:30 – 7pm EST
Location
The Catalyst Center
180 East Water Street Suite 1100 Kalamazoo, MI 49007
You’re Invited to a Celebration of Winning Design and Innovation! Let’s celebrate our Design Community!
Let’s honor creativity and spark new ideas together! Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to the brilliance of creativity and innovation in our community. We’re celebrating the outstanding companies, and their groundbreaking products launched in 2024, including award winners that have set new benchmarks in design.
This exciting event will feature:

Award-Winning Design Showcase
Witness the best design products and projects that earned accolades in 2024. These displays will inspire and demonstrate the heights of design excellence. Discover projects and products that are shaping our future.
Honoring Student Excellence
Celebrate the top honorees from the Western Michigan University Innovation Expo, showcasing the bright minds of tomorrow
Networking
Connect with creative professionals from all disciplines and discover the inspiring companies they represent. Build new partnerships and explore exciting business opportunities in a lively, collaborative atmosphere.
Emerging Talent
Engage with winning student teams from the Western Michigan University Innovation Expo. Experience product pitches from up-and-coming designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs.
Music, Food, and Beverages
Enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with great tunes, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks. Imperial Beverage is our event sponsor, ensuring a delightful experience.

Come celebrate design, innovation, and community with us! We can’t wait to see you there!
Please REGISTER HERE to secure your spot.
Need more information, please contact me!

Barrels, Bottles & Brews - In Person December Networking
2025-12-10 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Watermark Brewing Company, 5781 St Joseph Ave, Stevensville, MI, 49127, United States
Our Agenda is simple:
1 – Meet people and business owners without all the formality2 – Have a Beer (or other beverage)3 – REPEAT
A casual networking group about getting connected in the community and supporting locally owned breweries, tap houses, and other establishments. Come enjoy the camaraderie and hang out or just enjoy good craft beer, cocktail or glass of wine.
RSVP on Facebook Requested – Out of respect to the businesses we visit we need to know how many people are planning to attend.
Sponsored by: Jim Zobl with Lakeshore Accounting Services, LLC

December Chamber Connect | MRC artWorks
2025-12-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | MRC artWorks, 330 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Broaden your professional network with the Southwest Michigan First Chamber at our December Chamber Connect!

Build Your Professional Network at the December Chamber Connect!
Your professional network is one of your most valuable assets as a business leader—and the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is here to help you expand and strengthen it. Whether you’re looking to build new connections, foster collaborations, or share insights with like-minded professionals, our Chamber Connect events provide the perfect opportunity.
Join us at MRC artWorks in downtown Kalamazoo for this month’s Chamber Connect event. With its gallery-style atmosphere and community focus, it’s the perfect backdrop for meeting fellow professionals, discovering shared interests and building new connections.
Interested in learning more about Chamber membership? Reach out to Kevin Crittenden at kcrittenden@southwestmichiganfirst.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Lakeshore Networking East
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | TBC
