Michigan ProStart Competition
2026-03-02 08:00 (America/New_York) | Kellogg Arena, 1 McCamly Sqaure, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, United States
The statewide Michigan ProStart Competition brings together ProStart students and schools from across the state for two days of showcasing their talents in the hospitality industry. Competition categories include: ​

Culinary
Management
Pasta
Knife Cuts
ServSafe Quiz Bowl
Tabletop Design

Teams are observed, rated and judged by leading industry professionals and higher education instructors. Schools must participate in either the Culinary or Management competitions. Additional category participation is optional.

First place winners of the Culinary and Management competitions secure their spot at the ProStart National Invitational in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition, more than $850,000 in scholarships were available at the 2024 competition to support students as they continue their post-secondary education in hospitality-related fields.
Questions? Contact Amanda Smith at asmith@mrla.org or 517-377-3927.​

Food Prize 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 16:00
Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan.

The event combines a pitch competition, food product showcase, and educational summit, bringing together food business owners, support organizations, funders, and industry partners.

Food Prize is free for spectators! Head down from 12pm-4pm and try food items from competitors.

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Register your organization now! 👇

Food Service Application

Food Manufacturing Application

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Program Overview:
Pitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Two competitive tracks:• Food Service (catering, food trucks, restaourants) — Regional• Food Manufacturing (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide
Up to $40,000 in cash awards will be distributed!

Food Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Educational forums focused on the operational, regulatory, and financial needs of food businesses.

Make It:• Commercial kitchen access, incubators, and accelerators• Regulatory and compliance requirements

Fund It:• Capital access, including loans, grants, and investment

Sell It:• Scaling operations• Co-packers, contract manufacturing, and retail pathways

Food Show:Participating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.

Hosts / Co-Hosts• Small Business Battle Creek• Kellogg Arena• Sprout BC• BC Food Reimagined • Battle Creek Innovation Hub• Northern Initiatives

CBANA Khawmpi Christian Conference
2026-07-24 09:00 - 2026-07-26 12:00
Multi-day scared gathering featuring keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Lalthlamuana, along with various breakout sessions, youth events and community worship meetings.

2026 Jehovah's Witnesses Convention
2026-07-31 08:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00
The Kellogg Arena is proud to be the host venue of the 2026 Jehovah’s Witness Convention.
Free admission • No collections
Parking is available in the downtown Battle Creek parking ramps.
Highlights
Friday: Consider Scriptural evidence that God and his Son, Jesus, want you to be happy.
Saturday: Discover the path to eternal happiness by examining Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount.
Sunday: In the talk “Have You Discovered the Treasure?” learn how Bible truth has made millions of people happier.
Feature Drama
The Good News According to Jesus: Episodes 4-6
Watch Jesus teach the crowds, heal the sick, and resurrect the dead. Each day of the convention will feature one episode from this exciting and heartwarming series.

Visit jw.org to see a complete program schedule.

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Clinic 2026
2026-10-03 08:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00
WHEN and WHERE (NEW LOCATION!!)
The 2026 Annual BCAM Coaches Clinic will be October 3-4, 2026 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
COST
• BCAM Member (2026-27) – $105/person
• Non-BCAM Members and Walk Ins – $135/person
• Group Special – Pay for 3, get 4th free – (Free person must be BCAM member)
SPEAKERS (confirmed thus far)
Tom Izzo
Fran Fraschilla
Billy Donlon
Don Showalter
Northwood University Men’s & Women’s Team Practices
SCHEDULE of SPEAKERS / ITINERARY / TOPICS – PRINTABLE SCHEDULE coming soon
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Our “preferred” hotel is the Double Tree by Hilton in Battle Creek (rates coming soon)
HALL OF FAME BANQUET:
Will be held on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, October 4, 2026 at the Double Tree Hotel, Battle Creek, MI. For more information about the banquet and who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor this year click here.
