Entrepreneur Events

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Drop-In KZEN Office Hours*

  • Factory Coffee Logo

    Downtown Factory Coffee*

    Every Other Friday 10 AM - 12 PM
    Check the calendar above for dates, and look for the KZEN sign to find our table.

  • El Concilio Logo

    El Concilio

    Third Wednesday’s 1 PM - 3 PM
    To access the building, you will need to ring the doorbell and tell the staff that you are hear for KZEN.

  • Kalamazoo Public Library Logo

    KPL Washington Square Branch*

    4th Wednesdays 4 PM - 6 PM
    Look for the KZEN sign, and come grab a seat to chat about your business.

*Office hours at coffee shops and library locations are not sponsored by the venue. If you have questions about the office hours, please contact us to get more details.

Drop-In Office Hours at Can-Do Kalamazoo

  • SCORE's logo centered with Can-Do Kalamazoo's logo in bottom right corner

    SCORE

    TUESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
    Learn more about SCORE’s free business mentoring program and get business coaching on the spot.

  • City of Kalamazoo logo centered with Can-Do Kalamazoo's logo in bottom right corner

    City of Kalamazoo

    TUESDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
    Meet with Kevin Ford, the Shared Prosperity Coordinator for the City of Kalamazoo

  • Michigan SBDC's logo centered with Can-Do Kalamazoo's logo in bottom right corner

    SBDC

    WEDNESDAYS 9 AM - 12 PM
    Learn about SBDC’s free business coaching and resources. And get business advice on the spot.

  • City of Kalamazoo logo centered with Can-Do Kalamazoo's logo in bottom right corner

    City of Kalamazoo

    THURSDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
    Meet with Jared Chambers, the Business Specialist for the City of Kalamazoo.

  • Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber logo centered with Can-Do Kalamazoo's logo in bottom right corner

    Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber

    1st FRIDAYs 10 AM - 5 PM
    Meet with Rebecca Colette for the Kalamazoo Social Equity Cannabis Chamber.

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KCDC First Friday
Nov
7

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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KCDC First Friday
Dec
5

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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KCDC First Friday
Oct
3

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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Skilled Trades Expo
Sep
20

Skilled Trades Expo

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) is hosting their annual Skilled Trades Expo. 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 housing services.

No need to register to attend.  Learn more and register to showcase or volunteer.

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KCDC First Friday
Sep
5

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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KCDC First Friday
Aug
1

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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KCDC First Friday
Jul
11

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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KCDC First Friday
Jun
6

KCDC First Friday

Kalamazoo Contractors and Developers Connect (KCDC) 1st Friday Coffee is a networking event to connect local builders, developers, and trades people (with a focus on minority-owned businesses) with local community organizations who are there to support local businesses and help them grow.

No registration required - learn more about KCDC here.

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