MADISON — Wisconsin small business owners are invited to register for the Lieutenant Governor’s Small Business Academy conference. This event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6-7 and from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 8.

This multi-day virtual conference focuses on providing Wisconsin entrepreneurs and startups with an opportunity to connect with financial and technical resource providers, learn the tools needed to start and grow a business and network with their peers.

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes is scheduled to deliver the keynote address emphasizing the importance of small business to the state’s economy. The program will also include presentations by successful entrepreneurs as well as breakout sessions following two tracks: Starting Your Business or Growing Your Business. Participants will have the opportunity to choose their breakout session, which will be led by a subject-area expert.

A number of local resource and economic development organizations will be on hand to provide information about small business support services they offer. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with others and discuss topics related to specific industry clusters including childcare, retail, construction, agriculture, hospitality/entertainment and online businesses.

Information about the agenda and program details will be added later and an update will be sent to anyone already registered. To register for this event, go to eventbrite.com/e/lieutenant-governors-conference-on-small-business-development-tickets8682138471. Contact info@sbeacademy.com with any questions.