Join us as we connect, learn, and celebrate the power of small business in Southwest Michigan. We invite you to be part of something truly special—the inaugural Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration. Join us for this important gathering of business owners and leaders, entrepreneurs, and community champions. The […]

Join the Mattawan Business Assocation as we kick off the fall season with networking and community connections! All business owners and representatives are welcome to join for this free event. Wine and Country Catering will be set up with food for purchase. Beverages and desserts will be provided.

Join the Mattawan Business Association for an evening of networking and connection. Drinks and desserts will be provided. Wine and Country food truck will be set-up for purchases.

Pitch your project, idea, or business for funding and resources. Five finalists are selected to compete for $10,000 in equity-free capital! Every other month, on the first Friday, five (5) Southwest Michigan-based businesses will pitch live to three (3) judges for $10,000 equity-free capital, partnership, customers, and free resources to start or […]

Presented by Christian Business Round Table Join us for breakfast, meaningful networking, and a dynamic discussion with Business Leadership Coach Michael Wozniak. Registration and hospitality open at 7:15 AM. Tickets available now! About Michael Wozniak Michael is a trusted coach to business owners and leaders, helping them unlock leadership potential at […]

Join us September 19th at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art for the Southwest Michigan Entrepreneurship Summit—a day dedicated to sparking innovation, forging connections, and empowering the future of entrepreneurship in our region. Join us from 1-5 p.m. to fuel the growth of our community and support the next wave of […]

Join us September 19th at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art for the Southwest Michigan Entrepreneurship Summit—a day dedicated to sparking innovation, forging connections, and empowering the future of entrepreneurship in our region. Join us from 1-5 p.m. to fuel the growth of our community and support the next wave of leaders. Keynote speaker, MoviePass founder, and […]

Hosted by the Kalamazoo Contractors & Developers Connect, this annual event is all about connecting our community with local contractors, developers, and organizations to promote workforce development and celebrate the skilled trades. There will be hands-on activities as well as food, fun and games! Bring your company, bring your family […]

We are having our 2025 Skilled Trades Expo on September 20 from 1-4pm at LaCrone Park. This expo will feature hands-on trades stations, industry vendors and family fun. The goal is to introduce more people to job opportunities in the trades and get the community connected with its local contractors and […]

Since 2009, Community Homeworks has been empowering low-income homeowners in Kalamazoo County by filling critical gaps in post-purchase support. Their mission: empowering our neighbors to maintain safe, stable, and sustainable homes for generations. Community Homeworks will present on their three core programs, with a spotlight on their newest addition: the […]

Learn how Community Homeworks’ new Tool Library supports safe, sustainable homes and how you can get involved as a member.