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:20261202T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T093000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 State of the Economy: New Faces\, Key Places DESCRIPTION:2026 State of the Economy: New Faces\, Key Places\nPresented by the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 | Doors open at 7:00 AM\n The Grand LV\, 104 N. 3rd St.\, Niles\, MI\n Members: $30 | Non-Members: $55 | Register by November 25Our community is entering a new chapter\, and many of the leaders shaping it are new to their roles. Join the Greater Niles Chamber over breakfast for our annual State of the Economy event\, where we'll hear directly from the people guiding education\, local government\, and business in the year ahead.Agenda7:00 AM Doors Open | Registration & Networking 7:30 AM Breakfast Available 8:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks8:10 AM Panel 1: Education & Workforce Outlook8:40 AM Panel 2: County & Local Leadership Outlook9:10 AM Closing RemarksPanel 1: Education & Workforce Outlook\nNew this year\, this panel explores how our local colleges and school districts are preparing students\, strengthening the workforce\, and shaping the economic future of our region. With several panelists new to their roles\, attendees will hear fresh perspectives on each institution's vision and priorities.Dr. Ken Flowers\, President | Lake Michigan CollegeDr. Klint Pleasant\, President | Southwestern Michigan CollegeDr. Adam Burtsfield\, Superintendent | Niles Community SchoolsAmanda Lezotte\, Superintendent | Brandywine Community SchoolsPanel Moderator: Sarah Spoonholtz\, Membership Director of the Southwest Michigan Regional ChamberPanel 2: County & Local Leadership Outlook\nThis panel spotlights leaders who have recently stepped into key roles across our region and the impact they're poised to have on our local economy.Juan Ganum\, Berrien County AdministratorMarty Mechtenberg\, Greater Niles Chamber Executive DirectorPanel Moderator: Arthur Havlicek\, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President & CEO\nWhether you're a business owner\, community leader\, educator\, or engaged resident\, this is your chance to meet the new faces leading Niles and Berrien County\, ask questions\, and connect with others invested in our community's future.*Seating is limited\, RSVP NOW!\nQuestions about sponsoring? Email Jasmine at jhansen@smrchamber.com. \nAvailable Sponsorships & Details HERE. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

2026 State of the Economy: New Faces\, Key Places
Presented by the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce

📅 \;Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 | Doors open at 7:00 AM
📍 \;The Grand LV\, 104 N. 3rd St.\, Niles\, MI
🎟️ \;Members: $30 | Non-Members: $55 | Register by November 25

Our community is entering a new chapter\, and many of the leaders shaping it are new to their roles. Join the Greater Niles Chamber over breakfast for our annual State of the Economy event\, where we&rsquo\;ll hear directly from the people guiding education\, local government\, and business in the year ahead.

Agenda

Panel 1: Education &\; Workforce Outlook
New this year\, this panel explores how our local colleges and school districts are preparing students\, strengthening the workforce\, and shaping the economic future of our region. With several panelists new to their roles\, attendees will hear fresh perspectives on each institution&rsquo\;s vision and priorities.

Panel Moderator: Sarah Spoonholtz\, \;Membership Director of the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

Panel 2: County &\; Local Leadership Outlook
This panel spotlights leaders who have recently stepped into key roles across our region and the impact they&rsquo\;re poised to have on our local economy.

Panel Moderator: Arthur Havlicek\, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber President &\; CEO

Whether you&rsquo\;re a business owner\, community leader\, educator\, or engaged resident\, this is your chance to meet the new faces leading Niles and Berrien County\, ask questions\, and connect with others invested in our community&rsquo\;s future.

*Seating is limited\, RSVP NOW!


Questions about sponsoring? Email Jasmine at jhansen@smrchamber.com.

Available Sponsorships &\; Details HERE. \;

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