Running the Business,
Leading the People
A Chamber Leadership Series
Practical leadership development for business owners and emerging leaders
navigating growth, change, and increasing responsibility.
Why this series matters
Black entrepreneurs across Wisconsin are leading through real challenges, limited access to capital, relationship networks that aren’t built with them in mind, and the pressure to grow while carrying the full weight of the business.
Running the Business, Leading the People is designed to equip business owners and leaders with the strategy, support, and practical tools needed to lead with clarity, build with intention, and grow without burnout.
Built for leaders navigating growth, change, and increasing responsibility
Designed for business owners, managers, and emerging leaders.
Focused on clarity, adaptability, and sound judgment under pressure.
Practical leadership development aligned with the real demands facing today’s business leaders.
Annual Series Overview
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May–June 2026
July–September 2026
October–December 2026
January–March 2027
PROGRAM DETAILS
Alternate Mondays starting May 18, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Black Business Hub
Pricing
Annual Series — $299 Members / $675 Non-Members
Quarterly Series — $79 Members / $175 Non-Members
Individual Session — $24 Members / $49 Non-Members
Meet the Instructor
Dr. Richard McGregory is a faculty member in the Business Management Department at Madison Area Technical College with a distinguished background in organizational leadership, education, and workforce development. His work focuses on expanding access, strengthening leadership capacity, and addressing real-world organizational and economic challenges. Dr. McGregory brings both practical and research-based insight to this series, helping leaders apply sound strategy in today’s evolving business environment.
MBCC is proud to partner with Madison College and the Wisconsin Department of Administration to
bring this cohort-based series to entrepreneurs across Wisconsin.