# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Southwest Michigan First Chamber for a monthly lunch and learn series for small businesses.About this EventJoin us for this month’s Small & Mighty Business Series as we welcome Value Added Accounting Services for a practical, no-fluff session on year-end books and preparing for tax time. In one focused hour, you will learn how to close out your year cleanly, get organized for your CPA, and make smart choices before December 31 that can reduce stress and surprises when you file. This in-person session will be held in the Southwest Michigan First boardroom from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on December 17.Our presenters include Thomas Schultz, tax partner and associate professor of accountancy at Western Michigan University, and Angela Schultz, managing partner and fractional CFO and controller. Together, they will walk through a high-level checklist for year-end, highlight common mistakes small business owners make, and share simple systems you can put in place now to make next year easier. Topics will include preparing and reviewing your year-end financials, organizing records for your tax preparer, understanding estimated payments, thinking through deductions and credits that often get missed, and basic planning ideas for 2026.The Small & Mighty Business series is sponsored by and is a part of the Chamber Education series. The 2025 Chamber Education series includes the Quarterly Business Breakfast Roundtable series and the Small & Mighty Business series and is proudly supported .Please Note: All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a team member or partner organization. Please contact a team member for assistance. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for online ticket purchases. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3b0bb660-d7d3-11f0-acca-272cf2c95e55-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3b5605d0-d7d3-11f0-acca-272cf2c95e55-rimg-w1200-h277-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/small-and-mighty-business-series-year-end-books-and-preparing-for-tax-time/100001977632040670 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 27.72, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kalamazoo - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Southwest Michigan First Board Room - **lat**: 42.2928 - **long**: -85.58141499999999 - **full address**: Southwest Michigan First Board Room, 180 E Water Street, Kalamazoo, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ada5a8092ed7952c68481f9a038bdffc3b35c1ea9f66c7b55b632481267bb6a3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc3baa1-gmir.jpg?v=1765596269 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time being held? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time takes place on Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Southwest Michigan First Board Room, 180 E Water Street, Kalamazoo, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time? - **A:** Tickets for Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time are priced at USD 28 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityChamber Member - NO LUNCHFreeAvailableChamber Member - WITH LUNCHUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableNonmember - NO LUNCHUSD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailableNonmember - WITH LUNCHUSD 28 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time is organized by Southwest Michigan First and The Chamber. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Small & Mighty Business Series: Year-End Books & Preparing for Tax Time 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. 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