Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Events
Pitch contests, networking, classes, 1-on-1 coaching, bootcamps, and more.
It’s all happening in Kalamazoo and our surrounding area.
Stop going it alone and come join Kalamazoo’s amazing entrepreneur community.
Drop-In Office Hours at Can-Do Kalamazoo
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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
TUESDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Kevin Ford, the Shared Prosperity Coordinator for the City of Kalamazoo -
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
THURSDAYS 1 PM - 5 PM
Meet with Jared Chambers, the Business Specialist for the City of Kalamazoo. -
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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Founders First Friday (Grand Rapids)
The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders. This event is for active high-growth startup founders and founders considering significantly scaling their companies. The location will be emailed to you upon registration.
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday
Join us for an exciting online pitch event via the Microsoft Teams virtual platform. You’ll have a rare opportunity to see inside the minds of three investors as they reveal what three company presenters did right and wrong. The Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday meeting is designed as a teaching opportunity for participating companies and members of the audience. So come join us for an enlightening look into the minds of investors.
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday
Join us for an exciting online pitch event via the Microsoft Teams virtual platform. You’ll have a rare opportunity to see inside the minds of three investors as they reveal what three company presenters did right and wrong. The Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday meeting is designed as a teaching opportunity for participating companies and members of the audience. So come join us for an enlightening look into the minds of investors.
Pitch Night - Startup Zoo
Come see Kalamazoo’s own Shark Tank! Every other month, 5 Southwest Michigan-based businesses pitch live to 3 judges for $10,000 equity-free capital, partnership, customers, and free resources to start or grow their idea. Attendees can engage and vote for their favorite pitch. The People's Favorite walks away with $1,000.
Founders First Friday (Grand Rapids)
The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders. This event is for active high-growth startup founders and founders considering significantly scaling their companies. The location will be emailed to you upon registration.
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday
Join us for an exciting online pitch event via the Microsoft Teams virtual platform. You’ll have a rare opportunity to see inside the minds of three investors as they reveal what three company presenters did right and wrong. The Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday meeting is designed as a teaching opportunity for participating companies and members of the audience. So come join us for an enlightening look into the minds of investors.
Founders First Friday (Grand Rapids)
The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders. This event is for active high-growth startup founders and founders considering significantly scaling their companies. The location will be emailed to you upon registration.
Pitch Night - Startup Zoo
Come see Kalamazoo’s own Shark Tank! Every other month, 5 Southwest Michigan-based businesses pitch live to 3 judges for $10,000 equity-free capital, partnership, customers, and free resources to start or grow their idea. Attendees can engage and vote for their favorite pitch. The People's Favorite walks away with $1,000.
Founders First Friday (Grand Rapids)
The first Friday of each month, founders get together to connect, share their challenges, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda, just Founders helping Founders. This event is for active high-growth startup founders and founders considering significantly scaling their companies. The location will be emailed to you upon registration.