Events

Networking Strategies
APRIL 8, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Seen, Trusted, Connected: Mastering Community Engagement & Strategic Networking
Janesville Nonprofit Accelerator
May 20 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
Madison Nonprofit Accelerator
May 15 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Ho-Chunk Nation Community Center

Level-Up Leadership SUMMIT
JUNE 23, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Loft at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Level-Up Leadership ACCELERATOR
Starting JULY 2026
90 Minute Sessions
Details Coming Soon!

Strategic Nonprofit SUMMIT
OCTOBER 6, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Loft at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI
Past Events

People Power: Driving Joy & Retention in Nonprofits
Janesville Nonprofit Accelerator
March 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
Madison Nonprofit Accelerator
March 20 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
One Community Bank – Cottage Grove

Strategic Branding Foundations for Scalable Growth
MARCH 11, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Board–Ready From Day One: Onboarding New Board Members
Janesville Nonprofit Accelerator
March 18 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
Madison Nonprofit Accelerator
February 27 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
One Community Bank – Cottage Grove

Grow Yourself. Grow Your Business.
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Blain Supply, Inc. Conference Center
3507 E. Racine Street, Janesville, WI

Entrepreneur ACCELERATOR
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The Workspace at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Start-Up Spark SUMMIT
JANUARY 22, 2026
8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
The Workspace at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Mastering Audit Prep: Your Roadmap to Readiness
JANUARY 21, 2026
3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M.
The Workspace at Gray Goose
207 N Academy St, Janesville, WI

Labor Market Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Bodacious Brew, Upper Level—Cityside Room
119 N Main St, Janesville, WI
Finding Your Purpose Summit
Join us for an inspiring and interactive summit with nationally recognized speaker Freddy Shegog. Through his powerful life story and guided workbook activities, you’ll reflect on your current purpose, uncover what may be holding you back, and begin creating a clear plan for the path ahead. This event is designed to leave you motivated, equipped, and ready to step into the life you’re meant to live.
The Nonprofit Accelerator-Finish Your Year Strong
The Nonprofit Accelerator is a high-impact leadership development training series tailored for Executive Directors, board members, and senior nonprofit professionals ready to elevate their organizations.
Whether you’re scaling your mission or reimagining your future, The Nonprofit Accelerator monthly sessions are your launchpad for transformational leadership.
AI Foundation
On October 7, Jon Ballard is teaming up with Kelsey Paasch to host a workshop at Blackhawk Tech called AI Foundations: Embracing the Future of Work. They’re breaking down the basics of AI, showing how it can actually make your work easier, and giving you practical ways to start using it in your business or job right now.
Sales Summit Accelerator
The Sales Summit Accelerator is a dynamic full-day event designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals take their sales game to the next level. You won’t just leave with ideas — you’ll leave with a clear plan, tools, and processes to attract your ideal clients and close more business with confidence.
Inside Innovator Summit
The Inside Innovator Summit is a transformative one-day experience designed for forward-thinking leaders, managers, and professionals who recognize that innovation doesn’t always come from outside — often, the most powerful ideas are already within, waiting to be discovered and developed.
