Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration

Schedule

Thu Sep 18 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Dalton Center | Kalamazoo, MI

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Celebrate small business with speakers, awards, and networking at this high-energy Chamber conference and celebration.
About this Event

Join us as we connect, learn, and celebrate the power of small business in Southwest Michigan.

We invite you to be part of something truly special—the inaugural Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration. Join us for this important gathering of business owners and leaders, entrepreneurs, and community champions. The Southwest Michigan First Chamber’s signature celebration event will bring together folks from all sectors, sizes, and backgrounds to strengthen and support our area’s business community, and to celebrate the people and organizations driving impact across our region. Registration is just opening now!

Also, there are a number of opportunities to sponsor. Your support will help us create a unique, high-energy, and high-visibility experience that both honors the spirit of this business community while aligning your brand with growth, impact, and community success.

This afternoon experience will include:

  • Impactful keynote presentations from State and national business experts and leaders
  • The presentation and celebration of this year’s Chamber’s Choice Award winners
  • A chance to connect and engage in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, from opening registration and networking to the closing Happy Hour Awards Celebration to end the day

Agenda

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Doors Open, Registration Begins, Meet & Greet

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Opening Welcome

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Keynote Presentation #1 - Future-Proof Your CX: How to Thrive in the New Selling Landscape

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM: Keynote Presentation #2 - Announcement Coming Soon!

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Refresh and Recharge Break

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Chamber's Choice Awards

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Awards Celebration Happy Hour


Don’t miss this first of its kind event. And if you’re looking to really take advantage of this event, join us as a featured sponsor by checking out the options here. View the Sponsorship Packet

Sponsors enjoy VIP access, seating, and prominent recognition at the event and beyond.

All sponsorships need to be closed by August 30.

Email [email protected] to learn more.

Seating will be limited. Take advantage of member and early bird pricing through August 18.

We will see you there.

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Where is it happening?

Dalton Center, 1300 Theatre Drive, Kalamazoo, United States

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Tickets

USD 60.00 to USD 500.00

Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber

Host or Publisher Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber

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