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1 Million Cups
2025-12-03 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.

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

Rising Tides Kzoo
2025-11-27 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-11-20 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-11-13 08:45 - 22:15, 2025-11-06 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.

Christian Business Roundtable - Kalamazoo Midday
2025-11-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Grand Traverse Pie Company, 5303 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI, 49002, United States
Kalamazoo Midday – November 25 with JR Harper & Kellie Simmons
Every 4th Tuesday @ 11:30 am
Grand Traverse Pie Company
5303 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002

Kalamazoo Town Hall: The Business Case for Civil Rights
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Kalamazoo Town Hall, 100 West Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Overview
Join us at Kalamazoo Town Hall to discuss why civil rights are essential for businesses to thrive.
A community discussion exploring how civil rights, inclusion, and equitable opportunity strengthen local economies and drive sustainble growth.

5:30 – 5:45 p.m. | Welcome & Introductions5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion & Q&A: The Business Case for Civil Rights6:45 – 7:30 p.m. | Networking, Community Connections, and Resource Sharing
We are committed to ensuring all attendees can fully participate in this event. If you require any accommodations due to a disability or other accessibility needs, please contact Zach Garton in advance at zggarton2001@gmail.com. Early notice is appreciated to allow sufficient time to meet your request.
Highlights:
2 hours
In person
Free parking

🔗LINK: Shape the City 🏙️
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 600 Kitchen & Bar, 600 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
We’re back to shape Kalamazoo’s future! 🙌
Earlier this year, we imagined what our city could be 💭. Now, we’re checking in on what’s happening and how we can keep the momentum going.
Assistant City Manager Rebekah Kik will share updates on the city’s planning efforts📈, and we’ll dig into hands-on ways for us to influence how Kalamazoo grows, builds, and spends 🤑
Expect conversations, activities, and a crowd full of other people like you who want to see our city thrive 🥰
Doors: 5:01
Networking: around 6
Shape the city: shortly after networking
Food and drink will provided!
Some of our highest attended events have been around learning and influencing the future of our community 🤓 So come on out and take part in a once in a 10 year process!

PMAWM Happy Hour
2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Revel & Roll West, 4500 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008, United States
Join us at Revel & Roll in Kalamazoo for PMAWM’s Happy Hour! Network with fellow multifamily professionals in the Kalamazoo area.

Christian Business Roundtable - Virtual Event
2025-11-20 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Zoom, https://u49318761.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.Cf4v6EIa-2BjtwXG-2BCJULMV4oN1KGKEjp-2F3x-2BKK1-2FH0YUPo-2BWAJ-2BWpNJDXhp-2BnZ4nia-2FNpFHHIVMchIm74X-2F-2F28g-3D-3DXRW0_xOQYXbIIu33VnUQaDqx-2BQdokVYyMaE0XBXMq7BExq9sx602NeB9DJ0cjfO7PwUGOlhxYAo5d6jV-2FNXmGbLmRRIcj1X-2FtKfn3Vf43xsQ7sTaQsSyaktbLBejQ94pw2xX3-2BmcNEkfTGuaeveD5gML9dfmbmmz9Gzvfpeh4vzuqfj-2FyScwrZD5mBurmrDCfS-2FNVBjoRv-2BTfPDaVlp8YDJq2YcjDefh8bJ8J3JvqpMKLG75K4rn4N3nyJ8rAka8gp4IURosVyKYoPJOzvSX5-2Fw-2BpCTvtDMWXjTM65ZL4IWEDJDqB5uE8p8UHq1-2FIN8N6P8xt5Ru3DapsAXFu2nxpkBuD5uSP-2BGfE9PMZ9i5fCXxeGQo8DO4a8tMXbIw5g05UE4uN
Holiday Schedule: November 20 with Jeffrey Brittan
Every 4th Thursday @ 4:00 pm
Via Zoom

HYPE (Highlighting Young Professional Excellence)
2025-11-19 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Watermark Solarium, 2688 Kimmel Street, Stevensville, MI, 49127, United States
HYPE is set to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs on November 19, 2025, at the . The event, designed for young professionals aged 21-40, will feature a dynamic panel discussion and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition, providing a unique platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative ideas and compete for valuable capital and in-kind support. Exact prize amounts will be announced as we get closer to the event.
Event Schedule
The event begins with a panel discussion highlighting young entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses in Southwest Michigan. In the second part of the event, a Shark Tank style Pitch Competition takes place, with the panelists serving as the judges.

The Panel
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Registration & Networking
5:30 PM – 5:40 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
5:40 PM – 6:20 PM: HYPE Panel Discussion
6:20 PM – 6:30 PM: Intermission
The Pitch
6:30 PM – 6:40 PM: Pitch Competition Rules
6:40PM – 7:45PM Top 7 Finalists Pitch
7:52 PM – 8:15 PM: Winners Announced
8:15PM-8:30PM: Final Remarks

Southwest Michigan Real Estate Meetup: 2-Year Anniversary Celebration
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | The Link Community Event Center, 311 West Michigan Avenue, 49037, MI, 49037, United States
Join us as we celebrate two years of growth, connection, and collaboration in the Southwest Michigan real estate community!

For the past two years, the Southwest Michigan Real Estate Meetup has been a space where investors, agents, contractors, lenders, and entrepreneurs come together to learn, network, and build opportunities that strengthen our region.
Now, it’s time to celebrate how far we’ve come — and look ahead to where we’re going next.
🔹 Event Details
📍 Location: The Link Event + Community Center
311 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🔹 What to Expect

Networking with local real estate professionals and investors
Insightful discussion about the growth of real estate in Southwest Michigan
A look ahead at opportunities and collaboration for 2026
Light refreshments and community connections

Women Who Care Quarterly Meeting
2025-11-19 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Revel & Roll West, 4500 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008, United States
Join us for the quarterly meeting of Women Who Care of Kalamazoo County. We are 100+ women who give to a 501(c)3 charity, based on nomination presentations from our members, and a collective vote.
Doors open at 5, we will start promptly at 5:30.

Barrels, Bottles & Brews - Kalamazoo In Person Networking
2025-11-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | MI

November Chamber Connect | ELITE Companies
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, 211 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Build Your Professional Network at the November 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.
The November Chamber Connect has become a tradition with our friends and members at ELITE Companies. Plus, the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange is open and welcoming you back to see some of the changes they’ve made. Join us for the best in hors d’oeuvres and drinks at one of the biggest events of the year!
Interested in learning more about Chamber membership? Reach out to Kevin Crittenden at kcrittenden@southwestmichiganfirst.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!

The 5 Truths of Marketing with Dr. Kelley O'Reilly
2025-11-18 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Haworth College of Business, Dean’s Office Conference Room, 2300 Business Court, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Let’s face it: marketing isn’t what it used to be, but the fundamentals still matter.

Let’s face it: marketing isn’t what it used to be, but the fundamentals still matter. In this engaging session, Dr. Kelley O’Reilly will revisit the time-tested concepts that should still drive your strategy, regardless of your industry or marketing role. Whether you’re in branding, digital, content, or communications, this talk will help you reconnect with the “why” behind your work and leave with actionable ways to sharpen your impact.

Thank you to our event sponsor, LKF Marketing.
LKF Marketing is a full-service marketing agency based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offering intelligent marketing solutions since 1989. The agency specializes in advertising, marketing strategy, public relations, and website design and development, and has built a reputation for holistic client partnerships, aiming to act as an extension of their clients’ teams.

Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect
2025-11-18 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | Kalamazoo Valley Culinary/Allied Health Building, 418 East Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
It’s time to Rise & Thrive!
We know schedules can be packed with work, family, and other commitments. If evening events don’t fit your routine, Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect is the perfect way to start your day with great conversations and community insights.
Join us this month on Tuesday, November 18 at the KVCC Culinary Allied Health Building to hear directly from our partners about their impact and discover opportunities to support their programs. Space is limited, so RSVP now.*
The Rise & Thrive Coffee Connect series is sponsored by Honor Credit Union. Together, we hope this series stokes pride in where we all live, work, and play, making us all ambassadors of Southwest Michigan. Thank you for helping us build a more connected and informed business community.
Don’t forget to bring your favorite mug! Coffee will be served, and we encourage you to sip sustainably while connecting with fellow business leaders.

Startup Zoo November Pitch Night
2025-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Start Up Zoo Office, 229 E Michigan Ave, Suite 335, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Join us for an inspiring night where innovators, mentors, and supporters unite to connect, celebrate, and share ideas.
Whether you’re a founder, mentor, friend, or funder, this is where connections spark and ideas take flight.
You belong in this space — where ideas grow, connections happen, and dreams move forward.

Mariah’s high notes aren’t the only thing heating up this November — see you at Pitch Night! !

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-night-tickets-491562585927?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8bX7cNdx_WT7alzlqzVqN9hDwKSWBLKYfxygTL4VCkhjDffoF750SJQjDSgJXeqWjf5cbdutFqa_q0Ab5BB8eEpCeXYA&_hsmi=388615175&utm_content=388615175&utm_source=hs_email

November Women in Business Luncheon
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Squirrel Hollow Golf Course, 12111 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek, MI, 49015, United States
Join the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce for the November Women in Business Luncheon on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Squirrel Hollow.
This engaging program provides an opportunity for women to connect, share experiences, and explore pathways for personal and business growth while strengthening relationships within the community.
Tickets are $20 per person. https://www.zeffy.com/…/women-in-business-keiara-b-gladney
Reserve your seat today and be part of an inspiring afternoon of connection and conversation.

Kalamazoo Tech Hub - Networking Meetup
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Ty’s Joint, 1301 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
Meet local tech pros & innovators at Kalamazoo Tech Hub! Network, share ideas, and connect with the city’s growing tech scene.

B.E.T.A. Graduation
2025-11-12 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Advia
More details and Eventbrite site coming soon.

Guys Who Give - Q4 Impact Event
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Revel & Roll West, 4500 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008, United States
Join us for our Q4 Impact Event! We’ll meet at the Monroe Executive Suite inside Revel & Roll West on Stadium Drive. Doors open at 5 PM, event starts at 6 PM and you’re out by 7PM. Bring a buddy and let’s keep building momentum!

The GWG Event Process:
ATTEND:
All events are kept to one hour, max. Come with a positive attitude and a BLANK check for $100 or be ready to give online via our secure donation portal. Prepare to meet great new people and support the deserving local nonprofit we select.
NOMINATE (Optional):
Members are encouraged to submit a local organization (501c3 that serves Kalamazoo County required) that needs support. We’ll draw three and if your nomination is pulled, you’ll be given up to 5 minutes to casually present to the group why you selected them to receive our support. Only 3 charities are drawn to “present” at each meeting and no presentation materials are allowed.
VOTE:
Members will vote to select one of the presented organizations to receive the full donation for that quarter’s effort.
GIVE:
We’ll all write a $100 check directly to the chosen nonprofit or contribute $100 online via the GWG giving portal (so you’ll have a tax receipt). Checks will be collected at the close of the meeting.
OBSERVE IMPACT:
When we come together as a group of inspired men for 60 minutes, we can make real, positive, and immediate impact in our community.

Barrels, Bottles & Brews - SWMI In Person November Networking
2025-11-12 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | The Brick House, 190 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, 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: Kevin Whiteford – Whiteford Wealth Management, INCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CvN4EHQbbWebsite: https://www.whitefordwealth.com

Uproot Market & Eatery Ribbon Cutting
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Uproot Market & Eatery, 119 West Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI, 49007, United States
Join us on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at noon as we celebrate the official ribbon cutting for Uproot Market & Eatery, located at 119 West Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek!
This exciting day will feature a variety of activities throughout the day, including local vendors, free samples, and fun prizes. Come explore Uproot’s fresh and flavorful offerings, meet the team behind this vibrant new addition to the community, and enjoy a taste of what makes Battle Creek thrive.
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local business growth, great food, and good company — we’ll see you there!

Brewing Better Connections - The Connectors Collaborative (Battle Creek)
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, 51 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
This is a perfect chance to meet new people, connect with local businesses, and support what makes our community awesome.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get out, network, and have some fun, this is it. Come say hi, make a few connections, and see what our local professionals are up to!

Hope to see some familiar faces there!

RSVP Required

Profit Accelerator Morning Workshop
2025-11-12 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | Casa Di Amici, 773 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
An exclusive event for business owners with a complimentary breakfast at Casa Di Amici.
Want to learn how to grow your business and increase profitability?
Join us for an informative, inspirational and actionable morning workshop.
More details about the event HERE

Lakeshore Networking
2025-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Country Life Natural Foods, 641 52nd St, Pullman, MI, 49450, United States
A suggested contribution of $5 is appreciated to help cover administration and marketing costs. Simply drop your contribution in the event jar.

Bonus: Include your business card, and we’ll promote your business on our social media!
Refreshments will be provided!

Host: Mitchell Hagan – Country Life Natural Foods
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countrylifenaturalfoods
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countrylifefoods
Website: https://countrylifefoods.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/country-life-natural-foods

Please mark your calendars now!
As always, everyone is welcome,
bring a friend and your business cards!
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

RSVP Here: Click to Register

Eye Opener Breakfast
2025-11-11 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | 200 W Michigan Ave, 200 W Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the upcoming Eye Opener Breakfast on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 7:30–9:00 AM at the Kool Family Community Center.
This month’s program will feature a presentation from Key Capture Energy’s Chis Linsmayer, Senior Manager, Public Affairs.
Tickets are $10 per person, and showcase tables are available. The Eye Opener Breakfast remains one of Battle Creek’s most recognized networking and information-sharing events, bringing leaders and community members together over a shared meal.
For more information, contact Office@BattleCreek.org

Monday Midday Mixer
2025-11-10 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | WMU Student Center, 1070 Arcadia Loop, Kalamazoo, MI, 49006, United States
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.
We’re thrilled to announce a new opportunity to grow your business network while enjoying a delicious lunch—introducing our Monday Midday Mixer series sponsored by John Grace Restoration and Construction!
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.
Joining us for lunch will be the team working with WMU Athletics to help our business community partner with athletes for promotion. It’s easy, fun, and a strong way to connect with a whole new potential customer base! Whether you sell a service, a product, or want to build your brand awareness, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Event Details:

Date: Monday, November 10
Time: 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM (sharp, so you can get back to your workday)
Location: WMU Student Center

Bonus: Discounted meals for Chamber members and their teams!

If early mornings and evenings don’t fit your schedule, join us every month for the Monday Midday Mixer. Grab lunch, make meaningful connections, and get back to your day inspired and motivated.
RSVP now to secure your spot and join us for this exciting new initiative.
Parking is available in the nearby ramp, click here to view all parking options.
