Business
Academy

Downtown Midlothian, Texas

B oost Business in 2026

The Midlothian Business Academy helps local business owners and leaders grow with confidence. Our practical, high-quality training in partnership with Midlothian Economic Development supports both new and established businesses, offering real-world guidance at every stage – from getting started to scaling up.

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Business Before Business


A morning networking event featuring local business speakers who address current and practical business topics. These events are held the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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Fundamentals of Business

The course is an on-demand self paced program with 12 video lessons (about 30 minutes each). Covering core principles from finance to sales to leadership. Kickoff meeting 2nd Thursday of every month.

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Expansion Class


This class is a four-week program tailored for established businesses looking to grow in Midlothian. This interactive course covers essential topics such as identifying and aligning growth opportunities, building a strong organizational structure, implementing operational systems, and preparing proper documentation to support expansion. The class is held in March and September 2026.

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Pitch Event

The pitch competition is designed to empower businesses of all sizes by providing a platform to pitch innovative business ideas and expansion plans to a panel of expert judges. A select number of finalists will be chosen from each category to advance to the Final Pitch Event on September 10, 2026.

Let's Connect


How can we help your business break through? Start a conversation with the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce directly for more information on membership, events and tools to succeed.