Ald. Milele Coggs
Press Release

MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit to feature workshops, vendors, panel discussions, and much more

 

By - Jan 23rd, 2026 04:58 pm

The 14th annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit will take place on Saturday, January 31 from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, located at 3275 N. 3rd St. The event, hosted by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, is free and open to the public.

The MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit is held to support the growth of local entrepreneurship and help innovators stimulate economic development, neighborhood reinvestment, and job creation. The event is sponsored by the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District 8, the City of Milwaukee, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, and Alderwoman Coggs.

A variety of vendors, workshops, and other resources come together to foster a creative environment for business owners to learn and grow. Vendors will be on-site throughout the event for questions and networking including representatives from various city agencies, financial institutions, business development groups, and more. An itinerary of workshops will be available for business owners and entrepreneurs to gain the necessary tools and resources for their businesses to thrive. Panel discussions will be set up to provide attendees with valuable expertise and experiences.

Alderwoman Coggs said: “I am excited to announce the 14th annual MKE Business Now Entrepreneurship Summit. For nearly 15 years I have watched this event bring together entrepreneurs from across the Milwaukee community to achieve business advancement and opportunity. It is an exciting event for those in our community looking to fulfill their small business needs and dreams while making lasting connections and building strong networks.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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