Contractor Business Accelerator
Build a sustainable, certified business.
Workshops and one-on-one coaching to strengthen operations and expand your contracting opportunities.
- Workshops and coachingTargeted workshops plus one-on-one coaching.
- Business planningBusiness planning, customer relations and marketing.
- Operations and projectsPractical tools to strengthen operations and project management.
- Green energyHow to bring green energy into your business.
- City certificationCity of Madison certification processes.
Contractor Business Accelerator
Class details
Enrollment Requirements
Are you eligible?
- Have run a construction or home improvement business for at least one year.
- Be ready to engage in business development.
- Have intermediate English, for group discussions, materials and consultations.
Ideal for contractors in general construction, HVAC, roofing, siding or weatherization who want to expand or formalize their operations.
Tuition and Fees
What does it cost?
No costfor selected participants
Includes
- All training materials
- Coaching sessions
- Workshops
Covered by partner organizations and local workforce development funding.
Schedule and Format
How do classes work?
- In personEvenings or weekends, to fit contractors’ schedules.
- Workshops and assistanceA series of workshops plus individualized technical assistance.
- DatesProvided when you enroll.
Business development
Practical tools to formalize and expand your operations
The Latino Academy’s Contractor Business Accelerator program supports contractors in building sustainable, certified businesses. Through a combination of targeted workshops and one-on-one coaching, the program equips participants with practical tools to strengthen operations, improve project management, and expand contracting opportunities. Key topics include business planning, customer relations, marketing, green energy integration, and City of Madison certification processes.
Equitable access to business development, without financial barriers.
Foundational Entrepreneurship
Program impact
Real progress for brighter futures
- 79completed construction-related programs
Figures as published in Latino Academy’s Annual Report 2025, p. 5.
Real stories · Foundational Entrepreneurship
New beginnings, in their own words
Take the first step today
Take the next step for your business
If you have run a construction or home improvement business for at least one year, apply today. We will share the dates when you enroll.
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