Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Join your peers from across Wisconsin at the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy, a FREE, four‑day learning experience designed to help small businesses start strong, grow smarter, and plan for long‑term success. Taking place May 5-8, 2026, this dynamic event combines convenient virtual sessions with high‑impact, in‑person workshops held around the state.
Hosted during National Small Business Week, the Small Business Academy delivers practical advice straight from experienced business owners, industry experts, and trusted resource partners. View the full agenda and register today!
Why attend? You’ll learn how to:
- Find and evaluate financing options for your business
- Navigate legal and regulatory requirements with confidence
- Use technology and marketing strategies to reach new customers
- Explore small business certifications and contracting opportunities
- Identify new markets and sales opportunities to drive growth
How it works:
- May 5-7: Attend live, interactive virtual workshops from anywhere. The SBID will be hosting daily viewing parties if you would like the opportunity to learn and network with fellow local business people. Sessions will be held in the 3rd floor Conference Room of the Superior Entrepreneur Center (Old Post Office).
- May 8: Connect face‑to‑face at in‑person sessions hosted in communities across Wisconsin—including Beloit, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, Lac du Flambeau, Milwaukee Downtown and Milwaukee South, Madison, Marshfield, and Racine.
Whether you’re launching a new business, scaling an existing one, or simply looking for fresh strategies and connections, the Small Business Academy gives you actionable tools you can use right away.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your business, expand your network, and move forward with confidence.