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 respected business leaders addressing timely, real-world topics relevant to organizations of every size. 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 August, join us for Leadership & Effective Team Management, featuring Kalie Whitsett, Chief Operating Officer of Augustine Agency and recipient of the 2025 AAF Dallas Agency Leader of the Year Award. Drawing from more than 20 years of leadership experience and her role in helping grow Augustine into one of the region’s premier agencies, Kalie will share practical strategies for leading with confidence, building high-performing teams, strengthening workplace culture, and creating accountability that drives lasting results. Whether you lead a small team or an entire organization, you’ll leave with actionable insights to help develop stronger leaders, more engaged employees, and a more successful business.