Business Before Business is a monthly morning networking and educational series within the Midlothian Business Academy, a partnership between the Midlothian Chamber and Midlothian Economic Development. Designed to help local business owners and leaders grow with confidence, this event combines meaningful networking with practical, high-quality insights you can apply right away. Each session features local business experts addressing timely, real-world topics relevant to businesses at every stage—from getting started to scaling for growth. Special thanks to the Chamber’s Education Committee for helping shape each month’s topic and ensuring the content remains valuable, relevant, and impactful.

In April, join us for The New Generation in the Workforce, featuring Matt Tibbetts and Kevin Johnson of Express Employment Professionals. This session takes a deeper look at how today’s emerging workforce is reshaping the workplace—from shifting expectations and communication styles to retention, culture, and leadership. You’ll gain practical strategies for hiring, managing, and growing alongside this new generation, helping you build stronger, more adaptable teams. Whether you’re actively hiring or planning for the future, this session will equip you with real-world insights you can immediately put into action—made possible with the support of Express Employment Professionals.