Business Breakfast Roundtable | Beyond Coffee and Collating

Beyond Coffee and Collating: The NEW Internship

There was a time when interns were merely unpaid or low wage summer workers who specialized in “busywork” and projects that nobody else wanted to do. They wanted real work experience, what they got was experience with coffee orders and copy machines.

Today, internships should be a critical part of your talent acquisition and growth strategies. Whether you have been hosting interns for years or if you are just starting to learn more, the first Business Breakfast Roundtable of 2025 will help us reimagine, demystify, and add real value to internships for both the interns and the companies lucky enough to have them.

Join us on Thursday, February 27, for breakfast and an informative and thought-provoking discussion on today’s most successful and impactful internship programs, and how to build one in your own company, even if you’ve never had one before. Plus, as always, we’ll save time to engage with other company leaders right at your table to share best practices and gain additional insights on maximizing the value of your internship program.

Topics will include:

• It’s Not Just a Job: New Perspectives and Preparations for Today’s Interns

• Dispelling the Myths of Hosting an Intern

• Internships as a Talent Acquisition Strategy
• Two-Minute Drill with educational and community partners sharing their programs designed to connect and support interns with your company

Full breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., and the program will begin at 8 a.m.

Register today while seats are available. Discounted registration is available for Chamber members. We hope to see you there!

Please note: All ticket sales are final. Should you be unable to attend, we offer the opportunity to transfer your ticket to a fellow team member or partner organization. Please contact a member of our team to transfer your ticket, if necessary. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for tickets purchased online.

Host or Publisher Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber