Promoting the program

Thank you for partnering with WEDC to raise awareness and drive registrations for the 12th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy.

  • The 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy will take place virtually, May 6-8, with the option to join partner-hosted, in-person statewide events on May 9.
  • The four-day academy is free to attend and is an event ideal for existing small businesses, individuals thinking of starting a business, and entrepreneurs looking for funding and resources to help them build a successful business.
  • The conference is focused on providing an opportunity to learn from and connect with business leaders and technical and financial resource providers and identify the tools needed to start and grow their businesses.
  • Features workshops that include financing options, legal concerns, regulatory issues, information technology, small business certifications, and identifying markets and sales opportunities.Below is suggested post copy and supporting graphics that you can use to publish social media posts to drive registration and attendance for this year’s Small Business Academy.

    For information on session topics, please visit https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/

     

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Are you an entrepreneur interested in…?

1️⃣ Starting and growing a small business
2️⃣ Using artificial intelligence
3️⃣ Sourcing funding for your small business
4️⃣ Preparing for contracting opportunities
 
The 12th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy will be covering all of these important subjects for small business owners.
 
#SmallBizAcademyWI takes place May 6 – 9 and is free to attend.
 
Do not wait to register!
 

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Are you an entrepreneur with a passion to grow your business?

Join us for the 2025 Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy. You can get practical advice from other business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies.

#SmallBizAcademyWI features workshops that can help you take your business dreams to the next level!

Join the FREE four-day event to grow your network and learn about funding opportunities and resources.

Learn more: https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/#agenda

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Need help with funding your small business dreams?

Join us for the 12th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy to grow your network and learn about the funding opportunities and resources.

The FREE event kicks off with three days of virtual sessions and then ends with in-person sessions across different regions of the state! Each day focuses on specific focus topics.

Day 1: Business financing

Day 2: Technology and marketing

Day 3: Preparing for contracting opportunities

Day 4: In-person regional programming

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Register now!

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#SmallBizAcademyWI includes a fantastic day of in-person programming in regions across Wisconsin.

Look at the map below for the session in your area. The inspiring sessions will be an opportunity to take your business goals to the next level and grow your network.

The 12th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy begins with virtual sessions on May 6-8 and concludes with in-person programming on Friday, May 9.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about the in-person programming here.

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