BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T093000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Chamber Buzz: Victoria Kostecki\, Program Manager SMRC | Leading Locally\, Impacting Regionally DESCRIPTION:The Chamber Buzz presented by Everwise Credit Union is a free monthly breakfast for members that will feature updates from elected officials\, community leaders\, new chamber members\, and special guests. New for 2026\, the series will be hosted at the Berrien RESA Bertrand Innovation Center (BIC)\, doors open at 8:00am on the first Wednesday of the month from February through November. At our final Chamber Buzz of 2026\, Victoria will introduce SMRC's Leadership Academy and what's ahead for 2027\, including the launch of the new Civic Accelerator. She'll share how the Leadership\, Management\, and Civic Accelerator programs help leaders at every stage grow their impact and strengthen communities across Southwest Michigan.Victoria is the Program Manager at the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber (SMRC)\, where she works to develop leaders and strengthen communities across the region. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri\, she studied political science and public administration and policy\, and she is currently pursuing her Master of Public Affairs. After spending many summers enjoying everything Southwest Michigan has to offer\, Victoria made the move permanent following graduation.At SMRC\, Victoria oversees Leadership Academy\, a suite of professional development programs that includes Leadership Accelerator\, Management Accelerator\, and Civic Accelerator. Each program is designed to meet leaders where they are\, from those growing into management roles to senior nonprofit and public-sector leaders shaping the future of their communities. Victoria has played a key role in building Civic Accelerator\, the newest addition to the Leadership Academy\, which launches in 2027.Beyond Leadership Academy\, Victoria leads SMRC's childcare work as coalition lead for a three-county childcare coalition spanning Berrien\, Cass\, and Van Buren counties. She partners with employers\, providers\, and community organizations to expand access to quality\, affordable childcare\, an issue central to the region's workforce and economic vitality. She also supports the Chamber's broader advocacy efforts\, engaging with elected officials\, tracking policy\, and helping coordinate advocacy events. In addition\, she leads the NextGen Young Professionals Program\, connecting and engaging the next generation of leaders in Southwest Michigan.Across all of her work\, Victoria is driven by a simple belief: stronger leaders build stronger communities.Breakfast is complimentary\, but register to reserve your spot! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Chamber Buzz presented by Everwise Credit Union is a free monthly breakfast for members that will feature updates from elected officials\, community leaders\, new chamber members\, and special guests. New for 2026\, the series will be hosted at the Berrien RESA Bertrand Innovation Center (BIC)\, doors open at 8:00am on the first Wednesday of the month from February through November. \;

At our final Chamber Buzz of 2026\, Victoria will introduce SMRC&rsquo\;s Leadership Academy and what&rsquo\;s ahead for 2027\, including the launch of the new Civic Accelerator. She&rsquo\;ll share how the Leadership\, Management\, and Civic Accelerator programs help leaders at every stage grow their impact and strengthen communities across Southwest Michigan.

Victoria is the Program Manager at the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber (SMRC)\, where she works to develop leaders and strengthen communities across the region. A recent graduate of the University of Missouri\, she studied political science and public administration and policy\, and she is currently pursuing her Master of Public Affairs. After spending many summers enjoying everything Southwest Michigan has to offer\, Victoria made the move permanent following graduation.

At SMRC\, Victoria oversees Leadership Academy\, a suite of professional development programs that includes Leadership Accelerator\, Management Accelerator\, and Civic Accelerator. Each program is designed to meet leaders where they are\, from those growing into management roles to senior nonprofit and public-sector leaders shaping the future of their communities. Victoria has played a key role in building Civic Accelerator\, the newest addition to the Leadership Academy\, which launches in 2027.

Beyond Leadership Academy\, Victoria leads SMRC&rsquo\;s childcare work as coalition lead for a three-county childcare coalition spanning Berrien\, Cass\, and Van Buren counties. She partners with employers\, providers\, and community organizations to expand access to quality\, affordable childcare\, an issue central to the region&rsquo\;s workforce and economic vitality. She also supports the Chamber&rsquo\;s broader advocacy efforts\, engaging with elected officials\, tracking policy\, and helping coordinate advocacy events. In addition\, she leads the NextGen Young Professionals Program\, connecting and engaging the next generation of leaders in Southwest Michigan.

Across all of her work\, Victoria is driven by a simple belief: stronger leaders build stronger communities.

Breakfast is complimentary\, but register to reserve your spot! \;

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