Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy

May 6, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A free annual event for aspiring and growing small business owners. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts through workshops on financing, legal considerations, marketing, IT, and more. Join virtually or in person to gain valuable insights and resources for business success.

Venue Info

Online

As many small business owners will tell you, there’s the part you’re passionate about—and then there’s all the other stuff that comes with owning a business. You know, all the financial, legal, marketing, logistical, and technological work it takes to run a business.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy offers practical advice from business owners who have successfully made it through the initial stages of starting and growing their companies.

It also features workshops that cover topics like:

  • Financing options
  • Legal concerns
  • Regulatory issues
  • Information technology
  • Small business certifications
  • Identifying markets and sales opportunities

If you’re considering starting a business, trying to grow your existing small business, or trying to get an idea or a startup off the ground, take advantage of this free, annual virtual and in-person event.

View the agenda and register here to attend the virtual events as well as an in-person event near you.

Run in conjunction with National Small Business Week , the Small Business Academy provides a series of panels and speakers to help you start and grow your business.