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Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy supports entrepreneurs
25 Feb 2025
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For the 12th year, Wisconsin small business owners will be able to learn and network at the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy. Held during National Small Business Week in May, the four-day conference will not only celebrate successful Wisconsin small businesses but also provide resources, ideas, and current, relevant educational material to help boost businesses on their way up.
“We put together a series of seminars, presentations, and guest speakers to provide ongoing support,” says WEDC Senior Director for Diverse Business Development Gene Manzanet, Ph.D. Some of the best conversations have featured the successful business owners talking about what has made their companies strong, he says: “That sends a really powerful message to the entrepreneurial community.”
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