Kalamazoo Marketing Exchange - Two Days. Expert Speakers. Strategies You Can Use.

Name: Kalamazoo Marketing Exchange - Two Days. Expert Speakers. Strategies You Can Use.
Start: 2025-10-16T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-17T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 6400 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9255, United States

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm

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Location

6400 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9255, United States | Kalamazoo, MI

Early bird tickets available starting August 26! Eventbrite ticketing link coming soon. RSVP now to stay in the loop.
Calling all business owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs: The Kalamazoo Marketing Exchange is happening this fall, bringing together some of the area’s top marketing minds for two days of actionable education, hands-on insights, and high-value networking.
Every ticket supports the community, proceeds from this event benefit First Day Shoe Fund, providing shoes to kids in need across Kalamazoo County.
📍 Location:
Advia Credit Union
6400 West Main Street, Kalamazoo
📅 Schedule:
Thursday, October 16 · 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, October 17 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a cocktail hour after the last session, must be 21+)
✨ Event Highlights
Day One – Beginner Track (October 16)
How to dive into video marketing on a DIY budget
TikTok for Business
Google Business Profile optimization
All about hiring a WMU intern
Strategy First, Always: How Smart Leaders use AI to Win
Day Two – Advanced Track (October 17)
Deep dive across META, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Pinterest video platforms
Dive deeper into advanced SEO
Website conversion strategies
How to win with email in the age of AI and privacy
When not to use AI for content
🎤 Expert-Led Sessions
Hear from local leaders including Krystal Morris (Slick Raven Marketing), Kim Kopec (Kalamazoo Web Design), Kasi Barrow (Barrow & Co. Creative), Dan Proczko (My Pocket Marketing), Dan Martin (Kzoom), Dr. Scott Cowley (Director of Digital Marketing Program at WMU) and Dawn Renshaw (Stoney Creek Social Media).
🤝 Networking Opportunities
Enjoy roundtable lunch discussions both days, plus a Friday cocktail hour and closing panel Q & A discussion.
💲 Tickets
Early Bird Pricing (August 26 – September 2, 2025):
One Day Pass: $89 (Regular Price $120)
Two Day Pass: $149 (Regular Price $200)
(Special pricing available for students, nonprofits, and groups.)
Save big and buy during this time! Capacity is limited for this event.
🎟 Get Tickets & Details: SlickRaven.com **Ticketing link coming soon.