03/30/2026
Please share with new and aspiring entrepreneurs!
Registration is now open for the 13th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy.
This free and virtual event is designed for:
People who are thinking of starting a business
- Early-stage/Young businesses
- Entrepreneurs looking for funding and resources
This four-day conference provides entrepreneurs and startups with opportunities to learn from and connect with business leaders and technical and financial resources providers, as well as identifying tools they need to start and grow their businesses.
Virtual Sessions: May 5-7, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
New for this year! We have doubled the number of sessions each day.
Flexible scheduling: You choose the virtual sessions that meet your needs.
Speaker topics:
- Financing options
- Legal concerns
- Regulatory issues
- Information technology
- Small business certifications
- Marketing and sales opportunities
Visit the Small Business Academy webpage/link below to register or for more information.
Let’s grow our business skills, together. 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 t...