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Small Business Academy
May 5-8, 2026Twice as many sessions as previous years! Choose the virtual and in-person sessions that meet your needs. Agenda
Thank you for partnering with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to raise awareness and drive registrations for the 13th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy.
- The 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy will take place virtually, May 5-7, with the option to join partner-hosted, in-person statewide events on May 8.
- 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 the website.
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Are you an entrepreneur looking to take your small business to the next level? Join us for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy. This four-day event will cover a wide range of topics, including sourcing funding, preparing for contracting opportunities, information technology, and small business certifications.
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Join us for the 2026 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/
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Need help with funding your small business dreams?
Join us for the 13th 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! The full agenda is now available to review. You can register at anytime to join us. We are looking forward to seeing you there! #SmallBizAcademyWI
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#SmallBizAcademyWI includes a 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 13th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy begins with virtual sessions on May 5-7 and concludes with in-person programming on Friday, May 8.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Learn more about the in-person programming here.
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I am excited to share that I will be presenting at the 13th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy.
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If you want to see the full agenda and more info on how to register, check out the link here: https://wedc.org/build-your-small-business/small-business-academy/
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