Can-Do Kalamazoo

02/03/2026

Can-Do Camp returns this March 🎉

✔️ Food 🍽️ & non-food 📦 businesses
✔️ Kitchen Launch included ($200 value)
✔️ ServSafe® exam for food businesses 🧑‍🍳

⏰ Limited spots available, sign up here: https://www.candokalamazoo.org/can-do-camp

01/29/2026

Tax Season is Here!!

Our friends at United Way wants to let you know how to file this year! Read below for more details to see if they could help you out!

🔹 $69,000 or less AGI in 2025, get their taxes prepared for free by IRS-certified preparers.
🔹 $84,000 or less in 2025, they can get their taxes efiled for free through myfreetaxes.com (self-employed included).

💡 All taxpayers have to do is call 2-1-1 to schedule.

United Way is always looking for volunteers to help them give back to our community. Volunteers can choose their shifts, locations, and role all over Kalamazoo County. It’s not just taxes - it’s a whole experience.
🔹 Greeters
🔹 Intake Specialists
🔹 Alternative Site Coordinators
🔹 Tax Preparers
🔹 Quality Reviews

01/29/2026

The Black Entrepreneurship Training Academy will launch its sixth annual spring session in Kalamazoo, offering cohort-based business training, mentorship, and grant funding to support the growth of BIPOC entrepreneurs.

01/29/2026

Thanks to Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, a wave of help is coming to address a potential 'Silver Tsunami' of small, mostly Baby Boomer-owned business closures in Kalamazoo — the program aims to help preserve jobs, wealth, and legacy.

01/27/2026

🚨 Can-Do Camp Starts this March!! 🚨

Starting or running a business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
With Can-Do Camp, you’ll have 90 days of step-by-step support to help you launch or grow your business with confidence.

Our milestone-driven program gives you:
✨ Tools you can actually use, like pricing guides, branding tips, packaging guidance & more
✨ First-hand knowledge from entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes
✨ A supportive community of peers and local entrepreneurs cheering you on

By the end, you won’t just have ideas — you’ll have a strong foundation, a plan, and the confidence to make it happen.

⚡Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Sign up today at www.candokalamazoo.org

01/27/2026

🚨 Due to the inclement weather, our staff offices will be closed today, Tuesday, January 27th. ❄️ Stay safe and warm, everyone!

01/22/2026

❄️❄️❄️ Due to the inclement weather, our staff offices will be closed today, Thursday, January 22nd.

01/20/2026

🚨 Due to the inclement weather, our staff offices will be closed today, Tuesday, January 20th. ❄️ Stay safe and warm, everyone!

01/16/2026

A friendly reminder - our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We look forward to reconnecting on Tuesday.

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

🚨 Can-Do Camp Starts March 2nd! 🚨

Starting or running a business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
With Can-Do Camp, you’ll have 90 days of step-by-step support to help you launch or grow your business with confidence.

Our milestone-driven program gives you:
✨ Tools you can actually use, like pricing guides, branding tips, packaging guidance & more
✨ First-hand knowledge from entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes
✨ A supportive community of peers and local entrepreneurs cheering you on

By the end, you won’t just have ideas — you’ll have a strong foundation, a plan, and the confidence to make it happen.
⚡Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
👉 Sign up today: https://www.candokalamazoo.org/can-do-camp

01/13/2026

We’ve entered the final week of our Annual Campaign ⏳ and want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support 💛

Because of donations, entrepreneurs gain access to the tools, resources, and guidance they need to move ideas forward and build sustainable businesses 🤝

As we wrap up this campaign, your contributions help ensure this important work continues into the new year 🌱

If you’ve been considering making a gift, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact ✨

Donate 👉 https://candokalamazoo2025.funraise.org/