About KZEN
The Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network is a collaboration of organziations committed to supporting BIPOC and other diverse entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo and throughout West Michigan.
Meet the Leadership Team
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Beth Houtrow
Director
Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network -
Joe Galaviz
Steering Committee Lead
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Impact Investment Portfolio Manager -
Carl Brown
Steering Committee Member
Startup Zoo
Executive Director -
Sonja Dean
Steering Committee Member
LISC Kalamazoo
Deputy Director -
Kevin Ford
Steering Committee Member
City of Kalamazoo
Shared Prosperity Coordinator -
Bonnie Gabriel
Steering Committee Member
Michigan SBDC
Regional Director - SW Region -
Joshua Gray
Steering Committee Member
Room 35
Co-Founder -
Jesus Grillio
Steering Committee Member
El Concilio
Business Development Lead -
Clarence Lloyd
Steering Committee Member
The Chamber - SW Michigan First
Chamber Director and Vice President -
Emily Olivares
Steering Committee Member
United Way
Associate Director of Small Business and Community Impact -
Marcel Fable Price
Steering Committee Member
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
Director of Community & Strategic Engagement -
Ken Qualye
Steering Committee Member
Can-Do Kalamazoo
Program and Partnership Director
Our Mission
To inspire, connect, and empower entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo County by championing inclusivity, fostering community, and providing resources for launch, growth and success.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
The Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network is an inclusive community that welcomes and celebrates everyone regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.
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