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Small business support for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

10/17/2025

🎨✨ Art Meets Entrepreneurship at the Hub!

Local artist Chafe Hensley stopped by to hang some of his incredible work at our Can-Do Kalamazoo Hub. Along with Shaquona Espinoza, their pieces are now on display — adding color, energy, and inspiration to our space. And yes, it’s all available for purchase!

We love how art can transform a space and spark creativity. Are you an artist with work to share? Reach out to us — we’d love to feature you next! 💛

10/13/2025

📅 Office Closed — Monday, October 13th

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, our staff offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th.

We’ll reopen on Tuesday, October 14th — ready to keep supporting Kalamazoo’s entrepreneurs. 💙

10/10/2025

Oddllympics 2025 was more than just fun and games! It was a powerful fundraiser support for Kalamazoo's Friends of Recreation bringing together local entrepreneurs and community leaders. We were so happy to be a part of this to help support and advance our community!

10/03/2025

🚀 Feeling stuck in your business? We’ve got you.

Our Business Boost program gives you 5 one-hour consultation sessions with our team to work through challenges, gain clarity, and build momentum.

Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, strengthen your operations, or explore new opportunities, Business Boost is designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward.

💡 Real guidance. Real tools. Real progress.

Learn more 👆 in our bio!

09/25/2025

🚀 Can-Do Camp Check-In

Yesterday’s session was all about marketing that moves the needle—and our newest Can-Do Camp cohort showed up ready to learn, share, and put strategies into action.

We also had a special visit from past camp attendees BenJammin Educational Music, who dropped by to share their journey from Camp to growing their brand in the real world. 🌟 Their story reminded us how powerful it is to keep showing up, doing the work, and growth will happen!

09/18/2025

🍽️ Member Spotlight: Clark’s Special Kitchen

It's so amazing to see our member Isa Clark featured in NowKalamazoo! 🌟 From a pop-up stand to a thriving food truck, Isa has brought authentic Nigerian-American fusion to Kalamazoo—and he’s just getting started.

Since joining Can-Do Kalamazoo, Isa has grown his menu and built a loyal community around his passion for food. His story shows how support, creativity, and perseverance help small businesses flourish. 💛

📍 Check out Clark’s Special Kitchen at 300 Academy Street, most Tuesdays–Saturdays until sold out!

Read the full feature here :https://nowkalamazoo.org/2025/09/checking-in-with-clarks-special-kitchen/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20passion%20for%20food&utm_campaign=9%2F18%2F25%3A%20A%20passion%20for%20food

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09/12/2025

🛍️ Merch with a Mission!

We’re excited to officially launch the Can-Do Kalamazoo merch store—where every purchase you make supports local entrepreneurs. 💡✨

100% of profits go directly to our Annual Campaign, fueling programs, coaching, and resources for the small business owners and makers who strengthen our community.

🙌 Shop now and keep entrepreneurship thriving in Kalamazoo: https://www.candokalamazoo.org/merch

09/11/2025

👋 Meet the newest additions to Can-Do Kalamazoo!

This fall, we’re excited to welcome three new interns to the CDK team. Each of them brings fresh energy, ideas, and passion for supporting entrepreneurs in our community.

Swipe through to get to know them ➡️ and join us in giving them a big Can-Do welcome in the comments! 💬✨

09/10/2025

🌟 Entrepreneurs, makers, and small business owners—are you ready to step into retail? 🌟

Our Retail Readiness program in downtown Kalamazoo gives you the chance to run your own retail space inside an established retail environment with a proven customer base.

Here’s what you’ll gain:
🛍️ Test your concept in a real retail setting
💡 Gain feedback to grow your business
🤝 Connect with customers and fellow entrepreneurs

We still have space for a few more vendors!

📩 Send us a message or email startup@candokalamazoo.org
with your name, business, and a quick description of your products to find out more!

09/08/2025

🎉 A brand-new Can-Do Camp journey has begun!

Last Wednesday, we welcomed our newest cohort of entrepreneurs into this 90-day program designed to turn ideas into thriving businesses. Over the next three months, they’ll be tackling big goals, building businesses, and celebrating milestones together.

We’re so excited to cheer them on every step of the way! 💛✨

Stay tuned as we share their journey. 🚀

08/29/2025

📢 Office Closure Notice 📢

Our staff offices will be closed Monday, Sept 1st for Labor Day.

We’ll see you Tuesday, recharged and ready to support our Can-Do community. 💪💛

08/28/2025

🛒 Landing your product on grocery store shelves can feel overwhelming — tight margins, busy buyers, and a crowded marketplace.
But with the right tools and strategy, you can stand out.

Stocked & Ready: Wholesale Grocery for Small Food Brands is our next FREE Can-Do Workshop!

What you’ll learn:
✅ Pricing + margins buyers expect
✅ Pitching buyers (and making it stick)
✅ Sell sheets that actually get noticed (template included!)
✅ Delivery, stocking, invoicing — the full process
✅ Building long-term relationships once you’re on the shelf

📅 Mon, Sept 8 | 6PM
📍 Can-Do Kalamazoo
🎟 Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stocked-ready-wholesale-grocery-for-small-food-brands-tickets-1602841244309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s get your products from local favorite to grocery store staple. ✨

Address

519 S. Park Street Suite 2
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

Telephone

+12694920261

Website

http://www.candokalamazoo.org/

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