Coffee and Civics

Southwest Michigan First

Join Southwest Michigan First for a morning of coffee and conversation with elected officials in a small group setting.

The Catalyst Center

Coffee &amp; Civics brings business and community leaders together for direct conversation with elected officials and public sector leaders shaping Southwest Michigan.Hosted at The Catalyst Center, this interactive morning event is designed to encourage meaningful dialogue in a format that gives every attendee a chance to engage. Guests will be seated in small groups, with an elected official or staff member at each table. After about 10 minutes of conversation, officials will rotate to a new table, creating multiple opportunities for discussion throughout the morning.We will also feature updates from Nathan Ekola, civic engagement talent coordinator with the City of Kalamazoo clerk’s office – elections division, as well as Tauheedah Mateen and Demita Passley from the U.S. Small Business Administration, representing the Office of Field Operations and the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience.Whether you want to better understand current priorities, ask thoughtful questions, or simply build stronger connections with public leaders, Coffee &amp; Civics offers a unique space to do just that.Currently confirmed officials include:<ul><li>Kathleen Olmsted, councilwoman - City of Portage</li><li>Drew Duncan, vice mayor - City of Kalamazoo</li><li>Jae Slaby, commissioner - City of Kalamazoo</li><li>Jen Strebs, chair - Kalamazoo County Commission</li><li>Lexi Willison, district director - U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-4</li><li>Kristen Capelli, commissioner - City of Parchment</li><li>David Anderson, mayor - City of Kalamazoo</li></ul> Program Agenda 8:15 a.m. | Guest Arrival 8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions, and Overview 8:40 a.m. | Small Group Conversations 9:45 a.m. | Networking 10:00 a.m. | Event EndsSpace is limited, so register now to secure your spot.If you have questions, please contact Sean Moscynski at <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">smoscynski@southwestmichiganfirst.com</a>Thank you to ITC for sponsoring this series

Agenda

Guest Arrival

Welcome, Introductions, and Overview

Small Group Conversations

Networking

Event Concludes

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