Can-Do Kalamazoo

04/24/2026

Hi everyone! Come hang out with us May 5 at Grayson Accounting Service and let's talk business. Meet your fellow entrepreneurs and hear what's going in their trenches! RSVP now: https://forms.gle/gfHQFHhAijZiaBax5

04/24/2026

We’re proud to introduce our newest B.E.T.A Cohort for 2026! 🎉

Join us in celebrating these driven and inspiring entrepreneurs as they begin their journey through Business, Entrepreneurship, Training, and Advancement. Over the next several months, they’ll gain the tools, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to build, manage, and grow their businesses. From developing strong foundations to refining their ideas, this cohort is ready to put in the work and make an impact.

We’re excited to support and watch them grow as they prepare for their upcoming pitch competition this August—where they’ll showcase everything they’ve been working toward (more details coming soon!). 🚀

Welcome to the B.E.T.A family—we can’t wait to see what you build!

04/23/2026

Need a boost for your business? 🚀

CDK’s Boost offers five one-hour sessions with our team to work through the real things that can stall growth—branding, pricing, licensing, funding, and a lot more.

This is personalized guidance built around your business and your next step. Practical support. Honest feedback. Clear direction. 💡

Ready for a boost? 👉 https://www.candokalamazoo.org/can-do-kalamazoo-small-business-support-hub/

04/16/2026

Week 7 of 12 at Can-Do Camp—and real business in action 🍽️

HenriQ Competition Style BBQ came to Can-Do to launch in our kitchen, and today, he’s catering lunch and dinner for our spring sessions!

That’s how we like to work at Can-Do. We support entrepreneurs at any stage, creating space to test, grow, and take on real opportunities.

Our Camp participants get to see it up close—what building a business actually looks (and tastes) like 🔥

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

04/10/2026

Clase para principiantes: Plan de Negocios EN ESPAÑOL-GRATIS

¿Listo para comenzar tu propio negocio? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad!
Acompáñanos en esta clase práctica en español diseñada especialmente para emprendedores que quieren dar el siguiente paso.
📍 Lugar: El Concilio
2501 Millcork St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
📅 Fecha: Sábado 18 de abril
⏰ Hora: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Impartida por Paola Mendivil, consejera bilingüe en GROW, aprenderás paso a paso cómo iniciar y operar tu negocio:
✔️ Registro de LLC
✔️ Obtención del EIN
✔️ Seguro de negocio y cuenta bancaria
✔️ Número de impuesto sobre ventas (Sales Tax) y seguro de desempleo
✔️ Elaboración de tu plan de negocios
🍽️ Almuerzo patrocinado por El Concilio
🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://forms.gle/T7L3CLqrgv7GcAnn7
📲 También puedes registrarte escaneando el código QR del póster
Organizado por el programa Camino al Éxito de El Concilio
¡No pierdas esta oportunidad de hacer crecer tu sueño! ✨

04/03/2026

If your construction business is growing but starting to feel harder to manage, this is your sign to take a step back and build smarter.

Blueprint is a one-on-one, 6–8 month program designed to help you create structure, strengthen your team, and grow with intention.

Free to apply. Qualifying businesses receive 90–95% off through state funding. Click the link below to read the blog and apply for free today!

🔹 Blog: https://buff.ly/9KCVuT5
🔹 Application: https://buff.ly/lAmwEhC

04/03/2026

Calling all Michigan farmers and vendors! 🍎 🍪 🐝 🍓

Applications are now available for the 2026 Farmers Markets at the Capitol. We look forward to hosting the markets on July 28, August 25, and September 22 on the Michigan State Capitol Building lawn.

To learn more about eligibility and review the full market policies and procedures, visit our For Vendors page: https://mifma.org/for-vendors/farmers-market-at-the-capitol/

04/03/2026

Haters are the best motivators 💪😎

🔹 Website: https://buff.ly/JPthv42

04/01/2026

Small Business Week is almost here 🎉 and we’re putting Kalamazoo entrepreneurs front and center 💪

We’re building shoppable lists of local businesses to share across our channels and help drive real customers your way 🛍️

Own a business? Get on the list 👉
https://www.candokalamazoo.org/sbw-form

Know someone we should feature? Tag them below 👇✨