Small Business Academy

Small Business Academy

An AI-powered adaptive learning portal built to help small business owners grow year-round. Anytime, anywhere.

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SmallBusinessAcademy.ai expands the Chamber’s reach beyond in-person events by providing continuous learning, digital tools, and built-in AI assistance that helps users navigate content and take action.

More Than an Online Learning Portal


SmallBusinessAcademy.ai is designed as an AI-powered adaptive learning system, not just a library of videos. The platform is built to support entrepreneurs with structured learning pathways, practical tools, and AI-enabled guidance—helping business owners build capacity, improve readiness, and stay connected to relevant resources year-round.


  • AI-powered support to guide learning and reduce confusion
  • Curated course pathways aligned to real business stages
  • Expands access beyond in-person training and events
  • Continuous digital tools and resources for small businesses


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AI-Powered Learning

Adaptive learning experience with built-in support to help entrepreneurs understand content and move forward.

Year-Round Access

Access business courses and resources anytime, on your schedule, from anywhere—no waiting for events or workshops.

Support & Technical Assistance

Opportunities to receive one-on-one technical assistance from Business Advisors after completing courses.

Live Learning & Advice

Participate in live online sessions and in-person assistance to deepen learning and get real-time guidance.

*Support opportunities may vary based on course completion, program participation, and availability.

Small Business Academy

All Nevada Capital Readiness Program participants receive free access to the Small Business Academy—a digital learning hub designed to help entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable businesses through practical, easy-to-apply education.

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What the Small Business Academy Includes


  • On-demand business courses and learning modules
  • Practical tools, templates, and worksheets
  • Content aligned with real small business challenges
  • AI-powered assistance to help explain concepts, answer questions, and support learning as you move through the
  • platform


All materials are designed to be practical, easy to understand, and immediately applicable to your business.

How Participants Use the Academy


  • Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere
  • Use AI assistance for additional clarity, guidance, and support while working through content
  • Reinforce topics discussed with your business advisor
  • Build confidence in business decisions, planning, and readiness


The Small Business Academy works hand-in-hand with advising, workshops, and other NV CRP program activities.

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Courses

Capital & Financial Readiness

Capital Readiness Program

Understand what funders look for and how to prepare your business for capital opportunities.


Credit Education Course

Learn how business and personal credit impact funding and growth.

Starting & Building Your Business

Start Your Business in Nevada

Learn the foundational steps to legally and strategically start a business in Nevada.


Beginner Track: New in Business

A guided starting point for entrepreneurs building their business foundation.

Strategy, Marketing & Growth

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Learn core marketing strategies to attract and retain customers.


What Is a Value Proposition?

Clarify what makes your business unique and why customers should choose you.

Business Bootcamp

A practical, action-oriented course focused on strengthening day-to-day operations, decision-making, and business fundamentals.

Strategic Thinking & Long-Term Visioning

Helps entrepreneurs think beyond day-to-day tasks to build a clear long-term vision, set goals, and plan for sustainable growth.

Supplier & Contract Readiness

Raiders Supplier Course

An introduction to supplier readiness and working with large organizations.


Supplier Development

Build the systems and documentation needed to pursue supplier and procurement opportunities.

Choose the Level

Sponsorship Opportunities

SmallBusinessAcademy.ai is a year-round platform designed to expand access to training, tools, and resources for small businesses. Sponsorship helps fuel content development, learning tracks, and long-term access—while positioning sponsors as champions of entrepreneurship and economic growth.

$2,500

Digital Bronze

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Name Listed on sponsor page

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Recognition in annual Academy report

$5,000

Digital Silver

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Logo listed on sponsor page

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Recognition in quarterly Academy updates

$10,000

Digital Gold

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Logo on sponsor page + select course pages

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Co-branding of one course or webinar

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Semi-annual spotlight in newsletter

$15,000

Digital Diamond

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Logo on homepage + sponsor page

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Co-branding of one learning track or course series

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Quarterly spotlight in newsletter + social media

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Recognition in Academy promotions

$25,000

Title Sponsor

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Co-branding as “SmallBusinessAcademy.ai powered by [Sponsor Name]”

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Logo featured on homepage, login page, and throughout platform

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Exclusive recognition in Academy communications

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Monthly spotlight in UCC “In the Know” + social media

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Opportunity to host/co-brand one learning series or track annually

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Recognition in press releases and promotional campaigns