# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 am – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 am
- **Event Description**: Regional Contractors Tour: Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus—connecting education, industry, and workforce. Hosted with CSM Group.About this EventWe’re pleased to invite you to a Regional Contractors Tour of the new Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus, a recently completed facility designed to strengthen connections between education, industry, and the future workforce in Southwest Michigan.As the Architect of Record, our team is hosting this tour in partnership with CSM Group, with support from Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency. This event is intended for contractors across our region who are interested in workforce development, project delivery insights, and shared learning within the construction community.Purpose of the TourThis tour is designed to support open dialogue and shared understanding around several key themes important to our regional construction industry:Project ShowcaseA guided walkthrough of the Career Connect Campus, highlighting how the facility supports hands-on, real-world trades education and modern construction practices.Workforce DevelopmentThe tour will conclude in the Construction Trades area, where KRESA instructors from the three construction programs will discuss how students are being prepared for careers in the trades and how local contractors can engage with and support this growing workforce pipeline.Lessons Learned & Open DiscussionMembers of the project team will share construction highlights, challenges encountered, and lessons learned throughout the process, followed by an open Q&A focused on construction coordination, delivery, and—if of interest—design considerations.This is intended to be an informative and collaborative event, offering value to contractors who are shaping, supporting, and sustaining construction work across our region.Additional information about the Career Connect Campus can be found here:https://www.kresa.org/career-connect/cc-campusWe hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.Agenda?: 02:30 PM - 04:30 PMRegional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect CampusHost: Wightman & Associates, Inc.Info: Welcome & Introductions – Wightman
• Welcome and purpose of the tour
• Partner acknowledgments: CSM Group, Kalamazoo RESA
• Project and collaboration overview
Guided Facility Tour – Wightman (Design Intent) + CSM Group (Construction)
• Design intent at key stops (hands-on learning, flexibility, durability)
• Construction delivery approach and sequencing insights
• Trade coordination highlights and lessons learned
• Open contractor questions and discussion
Lessons Learned & Collaboration Takeaways – CSM Group + Wightman
• What worked, what we’d do differently
• Design–construction alignment insights
• Practical takeaways for future projects
Workforce Focus & Program Overview – Wightman → KRESA
• Transition from building to people
• How the facility supports workforce development
• Contractor engagement opportunities
Closing Remarks – Wightman
• Appreciation and next steps
• Invitation for continued dialogue
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/regional-contractors-tour-|-kalamazoo-resa-career-connect-campus/100001981457719378
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: KRESA Career Connect Campus
- **lat**: 42.2559473
- **long**: -85.533838
- **full address**: KRESA Career Connect Campus, 3500 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus being held?
  - **A:** Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 am to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 am at KRESA Career Connect Campus, 3500 Vanrick Drive, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus?
  - **A:** Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus is organized by Wightman & Associates, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Regional Contractors Tour | Kalamazoo RESA Career Connect Campus sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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