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SUMMARY:Relationship Builders International's 501 Event
DESCRIPTION:This evening event will be open to people outside our group in hopes to create new connections and potentially welcome new RBI members. Food and drinks will be provided.
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/relationship-builders-internationals-501-event/
LOCATION:Louie’s Texas Corners\, 7177 W Q Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RBI":MAILTO:jstevens@ocs.help
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SUMMARY:Community Night of Networking
DESCRIPTION:RBI is hosting a night of networking! All are welcome\, so come see what RBI is all about and meet new people in the business community!
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/community-night-of-networking/
LOCATION:Louie’s Corner Bar\, 7177 W Q Ave\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="RBI (Relationship Builders International)":MAILTO:Info@rbi-network.com
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SUMMARY:Rising Tides Kzoo
DESCRIPTION:The goal of our meetings is to build lasting friendships\, see how we can help each other\, and refer business to one another.
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/rising-tides-kzoo/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:24208 Front Street Suite A\, 24208 Front Street Suite A\, Mattawan\, MI\, 49071\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Rising Tides Kzoo":MAILTO:dawn@stoneycreeksocialmedia.com
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SUMMARY:Cornerstone of Design: Where Creativity Meets Connection
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a lively day of hands-on sessions and big ideas that dig into what truly shapes great design. Whether you are a student or a seasoned professional\, you will explore how failure sparks innovation\, uncover the hidden forces behind teamwork\, define what success really looks like\, and discover the power of design leadership. This is more than a conference. It is a collaborative experience designed to inspire\, challenge\, and connect creative minds across all levels. \nThis event is curated by design professionals for creatives and design-centric thinkers. \nSession Topics \nFail Forward: Designing Through Setbacks: Explore the value of failure as a powerful teacher in the design process. Through real stories and honest insights\, learn how missteps reveal missing building blocks and open the door to deeper growth and stronger outcomes. \nCore Constructs: Uncover the essential elements that quietly support every successful design. Through hands-on exploration and group insight\, reveal the often-overlooked forces that shape strong creative outcomes. \nSuccess\, By Design: What makes a design truly successful? Is it innovation\, measurable impact\, industry accolades\, or the clarity of solving the right problem? In this session\, learn how aligning on a definition of success from the outset can sharpen your process\, guide better decisions\, and shape the story your work tells. \nGuiding the Creative Current: Leadership by Design: Great design begins with great leadership. Leaders inspire vision\, nurture talent\, and ignite collaboration. This session celebrates the vital role design leaders play in shaping not just projects\, but the culture that empowers teams to innovate boldly and create with purpose. \nAgenda \nRegistration opens at 8:15 am. Program begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm. \nThe day wraps up with MIX Networking Reception from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. \nJoin us and be part of the foundation for the future of design. Register today to enhance your creative journey. \n  \nREGISTER HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/cornerstone-of-design-where-creativity-meets-connection/
LOCATION:Catalyst Center\, 180 East Water Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Design Days":MAILTO:PStephanak@southwestmichiganfirst.com
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SUMMARY:MIX Design Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cornerstone of Design: Where Creativity Meets Connection \nGet ready for a lively day of hands-on sessions and big ideas that dig into what truly shapes great design. Whether you are a student or a seasoned professional\, you will explore how failure sparks innovation\, uncover the hidden forces behind teamwork\, define what success really looks like\, and discover the power of design leadership. This is more than a conference. It is a collaborative experience designed to inspire\, challenge\, and connect creative minds across all levels. \nThis event is curated by design professionals for creatives and design-centric thinkers. \nSession Topics \nFail Forward: Designing Through Setbacks: Explore the value of failure as a powerful teacher in the design process. Through real stories and honest insights\, learn how missteps reveal missing building blocks and open the door to deeper growth and stronger outcomes. \nCore Constructs: Uncover the essential elements that quietly support every successful design. Through hands-on exploration and group insight\, reveal the often-overlooked forces that shape strong creative outcomes. \nSuccess\, By Design: What makes a design truly successful? Is it innovation\, measurable impact\, industry accolades\, or the clarity of solving the right problem? In this session\, learn how aligning on a definition of success from the outset can sharpen your process\, guide better decisions\, and shape the story your work tells. \nGuiding the Creative Current: Leadership by Design: Great design begins with great leadership. Leaders inspire vision\, nurture talent\, and ignite collaboration. This session celebrates the vital role design leaders play in shaping not just projects\, but the culture that empowers teams to innovate boldly and create with purpose. \nAgenda \nRegistration opens at 8:15 am. Program begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm. \nThe day wraps up with MIX Networking Reception from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. \nJoin us and be part of the foundation for the future of design. Register today to enhance your creative journey. \n  \nREGISTER HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! \nEarly bird registration through September 25 – $100 \nStudent Tickets – $50
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/mix-design-day-2025/
LOCATION:Catalyst Center\, 180 East Water Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="MIX Design Days":MAILTO:PStephanak@southwestmichiganfirst.com
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SUMMARY:Sisters In Business Fundraising Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 4\, 2025\, at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo for the inaugural Sisters In Business Fundraising Gala! This special evening supports the Sisters In Business Fund\, providing funding and business development for Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more details—coming soon!
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/sisters-in-business-fundraising-gala/
LOCATION:Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum\, 6151 Portage Rd\, Portage\, MI\, 49002\, United States
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SUMMARY:Porktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:Join Kzoom for a casual fall get-together! Enjoy an expertly roasted pig with delicious side dishes at this family friendly celebration. Feel free to bring family\, friends\, and coworkers for an evening at the Martin homestead.We want to take this time to celebrate our clients\, share a meal with our friends & acquaintances\, and curate a moment for community. \n \nBonfire\, Petting Zoo & Networking: 5:00 PM \nDinner is served: 5:30 PM \nClient Appreciation Gifts: 6:00 PM \n 
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/porktoberfest/
LOCATION:The Martins\, 31910 22nd Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49009\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kzoom":MAILTO:info@kzoom.com
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SUMMARY:My Sisters Keeper: The Inaugural Gala & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Legacy. Elevating Her Future. \nA Night to Celebrate\, Empower\, and Invest \nJoin us for the first-ever Sisters In Business; My Sisters Keeper   Fundraising Gala & Awards—an evening of celebration\, community\, and empowerment in support of Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. \nEnjoy a full-course dinner\, inspiring awards ceremony\, and dancing with the one and only DJ Chuck setting the vibe. This elegant evening is more than an event—it’s a movement to invest in the vision\, passion\, and resilience of women in business. \nWhy We Gala \nThe Sisters In Business Fund was created out of a powerful need: to ensure that Black women have access to the funding\, resources\, and sustainable support necessary to grow their businesses and thrive as leaders. \nYour ticket purchase and donation directly support: \nMicrogrants for women entrepreneurs \nEmergency relief for business setbacks \nOpportunities for leadership and expansion\, youth scholarships \nCommunity-rooted programs that affirm\, educate\, and uplift \nOngoing development of Sisters In Business programs and events \nThis gala is more than a celebration—it’s about honoring the work\, acknowledging the leaders\, and investing in a future where women of color thrive!
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/my-sisters-keeper-the-inaugural-gala-awards/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Air Zoo – Aerospace & Science Center\, 6151 Portage Rd\, Portage\, MI\, 49002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sisters In Business":MAILTO:SISTERSINBUSINESSMI@GMAIL.COM
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SUMMARY:My Sisters Keeper: Gala & Awards
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Legacy. Elevating Her Future. \nA Night to Celebrate\, Empower\, and Invest \nJoin us for the first-ever Sisters In Business; My Sisters Keeper   Fundraising Gala & Awards—an evening of celebration\, community\, and empowerment in support of Black and Brown women entrepreneurs. \nEnjoy a full-course dinner\, inspiring awards ceremony\, and dancing with the one and only DJ Chuck setting the vibe. This elegant evening is more than an event—it’s a movement to invest in the vision\, passion\, and resilience of women in business. \nWhy We Gala \nThe Sisters In Business Fund was created out of a powerful need: to ensure that Black women have access to the funding\, resources\, and sustainable support necessary to grow their businesses and thrive as leaders. \nYour ticket purchase and donation directly support: \nMicrogrants for women entrepreneurs \nEmergency relief for business setbacks \nOpportunities for leadership and expansion\, youth scholarships \nCommunity-rooted programs that affirm\, educate\, and uplift \nOngoing development of Sisters In Business programs and events \nThis gala is more than a celebration—it’s about honoring the work\, acknowledging the leaders\, and investing in a future where women of color thrive!
URL:https://269netwrk.com/event/my-sisters-keeper-gala-awards/
LOCATION:Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum\, 6151 Portage Rd\, Portage\, MI\, 49002\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sisters In Business":MAILTO:SISTERSINBUSINESSMI@GMAIL.COM
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