Accelerate Conference Shows Metro Detroit Entrepreneurs How to Scale Faster

One-day Nov. 6 event in Southfield offers expert training, free headshots and business resources

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs from metro Detroit and beyond are gathering for one day designed to shorten the learning curve and speed up business growth. The National Entrepreneurs Association, which has served more than 8,000 entrepreneurs to date, will host the 2026 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference and Expo: Accelerate, Friday November 6, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit.

The one-day event features expert training on marketing, funding, pitching, artificial intelligence, and book publishing, all aimed at helping entrepreneurs grow faster. Attendees can meet one on one with business resource organizations including the U.S. Small Business Administration, Small Business Development Center, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Fifth Third Bank and Comcast Business. Attendees can also enjoy free professional headshots, a power networking lunch and the NEA Entrepreneur Bootcamp alumni reunion.

Southfield Mayor Dr. Kenson J. Siver will give opening remarks. Precious L. Williams, a corporate sales trainer, 13-time national elevator pitch champion and five-time #1 bestselling author, will present "The Million-Dollar Pitch: How to Magnetize Clients, Captivate Investors and Own Every Stage." Williams, who has appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and on two TEDx stages, will show attendees how to communicate with authority, land premium clients and overcome pitch anxiety. Other speakers include:

• Hank Barker, on putting AI to work in your business
• Ber-Henda Williams, on sustainable growth without burnout
• Andrea Walker-Leidy, on marketing and PR storytelling
• Tenita Johnson, on turning a book into multiple income streams
• Bardi Yono Jr., on legal essentials for growth and protection

"There is a lot of information available right now, so entrepreneurs don't need more information. They need the right information, the right connections and strategies they can actually use," said Dr. ZaLonya Allen, President/CEO of NEA. "After attending this event, entrepreneurs will have greater resources and skills including the ability to use AI more effectively and the ability to confidently pitch and sell their services in any meeting, boardroom or stage."

Sponsors include Fifth Third Foundation, Comcast Business and the City of Southfield. The event is open to the public. Registration is $97 and includes lunch. To register call 248-416-7278 or visit  nationalentrepreneurs.org/2026-entrepreneur-conference

The National Entrepreneurs Association (NEA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to grow.

National Entrepreneurs Association
18444 W 10 Mile Road Suite 103
Southfield, MI  48075
Contact: ZaLonya Allen, PhD
(248) 416-7278 or [email protected]

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