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SUMMARY:Navigating AI: A Small Business Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is everywhere in the headlines\, but what does it actually mean for your bottom line? \n \nWhether you are already using AI tools daily to streamline your workflow\, or you haven’t touched a single prompt and feel overwhelmed by the hype—we want you at the table. Join the Lehigh University SBDC for a candid\, interactive focus group to discuss the realities of AI for small businesses. \n \nWe want to hear about your successes\, your frustrations\, and your hesitations. Your real-world feedback will directly influence future state economic initiatives and help us design the exact training\, workshops\, and resources Pennsylvania small businesses need to navigate the evolving tech landscape. \n \nModerator: \n \n \n\nBrett Smith\, Director\, Lehigh University SBDC \n\n\n \nPrivacy Note: To ensure an open and honest conversation\, this session will be recorded solely for transcription purposes and then deleted. All insights shared outside the session will be strictly anonymized and reported in the aggregate. \n \nThis focus group is funded by the PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development Engage! Program.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/navigating-ai-a-small-business-focus-group/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lehigh%20SBDC":MAILTO:insbdc@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
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SUMMARY:Como Crear una Empresa Nativa con Inteligencia Artificial (IA) - Sesion Informativa
DESCRIPTION:Conviértase en un Emprendedor Nativo de IA. El futuro de los negocios comienza con cómo construye hoy. \n \nEsta sesión informativa es el punto de partida de una serie práctica donde acompañaremos a emprendedores paso a paso para crear juntos un negocio nativo de inteligencia artificial. Conocerás el enfoque del programa\, qué es una empresa nativa de IA\, cómo se construye desde cero y cómo la IA puede integrarse en cada área del negocio.  \n \nNota: Para participar en la serie completa\, es necesario asistir a una de las tres sesiones informativas. \n \n—————– \n \nDescripción del programa \n \nCómo Crear una Empresa Nativa de IA es un programa educativo intensivo diseñado para ayudar a emprendedores a transformar una idea de negocio en una propuesta validada\, estructurada y lista para lanzarse al mercado utilizando inteligencia artificial desde el primer día. \n \nEste programa está diseñado para emprendedores que desean lanzar negocios más ágiles\, eficientes y competitivos\, sin necesidad de experiencia técnica previa. Con orientación\, estructura\, mentoría y herramientas de IA\, los participantes avanzarán paso a paso desde la idea inicial hasta una oferta clara\, una presencia digital básica\, un modelo financiero inicial y una estrategia para conseguir sus primeras ventas. \n \nEl programa combina educación empresarial\, inteligencia artificial aplicada\, mentoría y ejecución práctica. El programa guía a los participantes por un proceso estructurado para convertir una idea en un negocio listo para probarse en el mercado. \n \nA través de una metodología práctica\, los participantes aprenderán a usar la IA no solo como una herramienta de productividad\, sino como un socio estratégico para pensar\, validar\, construir\, vender y escalar un negocio moderno. \n \nDurante el programa\, los emprendedores trabajarán en: \n \n \nValidar su idea de negocio.\n \nDefinir su cliente ideal.\n \nCrear una oferta clara y atractiva.\n \nDesarrollar mensajes de venta usando IA.\n \nConstruir una presencia digital básica.\n \nCalcular costos\, precios y márgenes.\n \nDiseñar procesos simples apoyados por IA.\n \nPreparar una estrategia para conseguir sus primeras ventas.\n\n \n El enfoque es práctico\, directo y orientado a resultados. En lugar de quedarse en teoría\, los participantes salen con activos concretos para lanzar o mejorar su negocio. \n \n Qué es un Emprendedor Nativo de IA \n \nUn Emprendedor Nativo de IA es una persona que diseña\, lanza y opera su negocio usando inteligencia artificial desde el primer día. \n \nNo se trata de añadir IA después\, cuando el negocio ya está funcionando. Se trata de construir con IA desde la base: en la investigación del mercado\, la validación de la idea\, el diseño de la oferta\, la comunicación con clientes\, la creación de contenido\, la automatización de procesos y la toma de decisiones. \n \n Un Emprendedor Nativo de IA: \n \n \nDiseña su modelo de negocio con IA desde el inicio.\n \nUsa la IA como socio de pensamiento\, no solo como herramienta.\n \nConstruye\, valida y vende más rápido.\n \nOpera con mayor eficiencia\, automatización y capacidad de escala.\n \nDesarrolla una ventaja competitiva difícil de igualar para negocios tradicionales.\n\n \nEn resumen: el empresario del futuro será nativo de la IA.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/como-crear-una-empresa-nativa-con-inteligencia-artificial-ia-sesion-informativa-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenin%20Agudo":MAILTO:wdsbdc@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T150000
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SUMMARY:AI Small Business Essentials (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is in-person \n(parking and lunch are included) \nOverview \n \nThis workshop is designed to introduce small business owners to the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. Participants will gain insight into the wide array of available AI technologies and learn practical techniques to leverage GenAI tools for increased productivity and efficiency. The session will cover GenAI tools\, prompting techniques\, and real-world applications that can help automate tasks and drive business growth. \n \nLearning Objectives \n \n1. Unleash the Power of AI – Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and identify useful tools available to small business owners. \n \n2. Master the Art of Prompting – Develop effective techniques for communicating with AI models to get optimal results. \n \n3. Drive Productivity – Explore real-world AI use cases to enhance business operations and streamline processes. \n \nTarget Audience  \n \nSmall business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and team leaders interested in adopting AI to enhance operational productivity and innovation. \n \nWorkshop Content \n \nKey Topics \n \n1. Introduction to Generative AI: \n \n   – Definition and functionality of Generative AI (GenAI) \n \n   – Key business applications of GenAI \n \n   – Industry trends and adoption \n \n2. Popular GenAI Tools for Small Businesses: \n \n   – Overview of tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, and other tools with GenAI features (i.e.\, Canva\, Google Docs\, Gmail\, Outlook\, Excel\, and Google Sheets) \n \n   – Features and limitations of each tool \n \n   – Selecting the right tool for specific business needs  \n \n3. Effective Prompting Techniques: \n \n   – The importance of prompt structure in AI interaction \n \n   – Crafting precise\, effective prompts for various outcomes \n \n   – Different prompt styles (descriptive\, instructional\, etc.) \n \n4. AI Applications for Productivity: \n \n   – Content creation: blogs\, social media posts\, marketing copy \n \n   – Customer service automation: chatbots\, email management \n \n   – Data analysis: gaining insights and optimizing performance \n \n   – Task automation: reducing manual processes for efficiency \n \nHands-On Activities \n \nThe workshop instructor will select among these hands-on activities\, with at least one activity to give participants experience with GenAI tools\, depending on the time allotted for this workshop.   \n \n \nPrompt Engineering Practice: Participants will craft and refine prompts using AI tools to generate content or solutions to business tasks.\n \nAI Tool Exploration: Attendees will test popular AI tools\, experiencing firsthand how to apply these in a business context.\n \nProductivity Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples where businesses successfully implemented AI to scale productivity and operations.\n \nGroup Project: â€‹Teams will collaborate to devise AI-driven solutions to a real-world business challenge\, applying lessons from the workshop.\n\n \nRegister Today! \nSpeaker: Ray-Sidney Smith\, Digital Marketing Strategist\, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador\, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity\, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/ai-small-business-essentials-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Duquesne University Small Business Development Center\, 600 Forbes Ave Rockwell Hall - Room 101\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15282-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
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SUMMARY:Practical Uses of AI in Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:AI can do this\, AI can do that – but what are some practical uses for your small business that you can utilize today? \n \nJoin us as we walk through examples for your small business to utilize AI\, including Starting a Business\, Marketing Your Business\, Creating Content\, Responding to Prompts\, and more. No longer can you just see practical AI uses online\, let’s join together to learn how we can grow our business by utilizing Artificial Intelligence
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/practical-uses-of-ai-in-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260325T130813Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start an AI-Native Business: Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:The start of an AI series where we take entrepreneurs through step by step on how to create an AI Native Business. In this session\, we will run through the program information\, talk about what makes an AI native business\, how to construct and integrate AI into each area of your business.  \n \nParticipants in this series must attend one of our three informational sessions to be accepted into the series. The other dates are 3/19 and 3/26\, both at 6:00 PM. \n \nThe series will require you to be in-person live at Widener University for two days as we teach the software. Participants accepted into this series will receive a free 6-month subscription to the accompanying AI software.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/how-to-start-an-ai-native-business-informational-session-04-02-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260313T124556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T124556Z
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SUMMARY:Start an AI-Native Business: Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:The start of an AI series where we take entrepreneurs through step by step on how to create an AI Native Business. In this session\, we will run through the program information\, talk about what makes an AI native business\, how to construct and integrate AI into each area of your business.  \n \nParticipants in this series must attend one of our three informational sessions to be accepted into the series. The other dates are 3/19 and 4/2\, both at 6:00 PM. \n \nParticipants accepted into this series will recieve a free 6-month subscription to the accompanying AI software.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/start-an-ai-native-business-informational-session/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260226T130244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T154317Z
UID:118825-1773943200-1773946800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:How to Start an AI-Native Business: Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:The start of an AI series where we take entrepreneurs through step by step on how to create an AI Native Business. In this session\, we will run through the program information\, talk about what makes an AI native business\, how to construct and integrate AI into each area of your business.  \n \nParticipants in this series must attend one of our three informational sessions to be accepted into the series. The other dates are 3/26 and 4/2\, both at 6:00 PM. \n \nParticipants accepted into this series will recieve a free 6-month subscription to the accompanying AI software.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/how-to-start-an-ai-native-business-informational-session/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260225T135313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203540Z
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SUMMARY:Crear una Empresa Nativa de IA - Sesion Informativa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Esta sesión informativa es el punto de partida de una serie práctica donde acompañaremos a emprendedores paso a paso para crear juntos un negocio nativo de inteligencia artificial. Conocerás el enfoque del programa\, qué es una empresa nativa de IA\, cómo se construye desde cero y cómo la IA puede integrarse en cada área del negocio. \n \nNota: Para participar en la serie completa\, es necesario asistir a una de las tres sesiones informativas. Las otras fechas disponibles serán 3/3 y 3/10.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/crear-una-empresa-nativa-de-ia-sesion-informativa-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liliana%20Quintero%20Salazar":MAILTO:ldquinterosalazar@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260309T132732Z
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SUMMARY:IN PERSON | Business Innovation @ StartUp Lewisburg
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for our Business Innovation Lunch & Learn\, where big ideas meet small business in the heart of downtown Lewisburg on the 2nd floor of 416 Market Street at at StartUp Lewisburg!   \n \n  \n \nThis month’s topic:  Build Your Own AI Assistants: Custom GPTs + Projects (No Coding) \n \nAI isn’t just for writing — it can help you streamline the work you do every day. In this session\, we’ll show how to use Custom GPTs (for consistent\, repeatable tasks) and Projects (for work you return to over time) to create lightweight “assistants” that actually match your workflow. \n \nYou’ll see real small-business examples like: \n \n \n\nturning meeting notes into summaries + action plans \n\n \n\ncreating templates you can reuse without rewriting from scratch \n\n \n\nkeeping your brand voice\, offers\, and messaging consistent \n\n \n\nusing Projects to store your “messy pile” (notes\, screenshots\, drafts) so AI can help organize and build from it \n\n\n \n  \n \n Why Attend:   \n \n \n\n Discover new resources to spark innovation in your business \n\n \n\n Ask questions of local experts \n\n \n\nConnect with entrepreneurs and problem-solvers \n\n \n\nEnjoy tasty bites!  \n\n \n\nStick around for SBDC consulting and open co-working in the afternoon
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-business-innovation-startup-lewisburg/
LOCATION:416 Market Street Lewisburg\, (DeWitt Bldg\, 3rd Floor)\, Lewisburg\, PA\, 17837-1418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber%20Guerrero":MAILTO:a.guerrero@bucknell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260225T135226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T190012Z
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SUMMARY:Comenzar una Empresa Nativa de IA - Sesion Informativa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Esta sesión informativa es el punto de partida de una serie práctica donde acompañaremos a emprendedores paso a paso para crear juntos un negocio nativo de inteligencia artificial. Conocerás el enfoque del programa\, qué es una empresa nativa de IA\, cómo se construye desde cero y cómo la IA puede integrarse en cada área del negocio. \n \nNota: Para participar en la serie completa\, es necesario asistir a una de las tres sesiones informativas. Las otras fechas disponibles serán 3/3 y 3/17.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/comenzar-una-empresa-nativa-de-ia-sesion-informativa-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liliana%20Quintero%20Salazar":MAILTO:ldquinterosalazar@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260225T135154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160818Z
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SUMMARY:Como Comenzar una Empresa Nativa de IA - Sesion Informativa
DESCRIPTION:Esta sesión informativa es el punto de partida de una serie práctica donde acompañaremos a emprendedores paso a paso para crear juntos un negocio nativo de inteligencia artificial. Conocerás el enfoque del programa\, qué es una empresa nativa de IA\, cómo se construye desde cero y cómo la IA puede integrarse en cada área del negocio. \n \nNota: Para participar en la serie completa\, es necesario asistir a una de las tres sesiones informativas. Las otras fechas disponibles serán 3/10 y 3/17.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/como-comenzar-una-empresa-nativa-de-ia-sesion-informativa/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liliana%20Quintero%20Salazar":MAILTO:ldquinterosalazar@widener.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260126T145208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T162636Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to AI for Your Small Business [Start-Up Essentials]
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is talking about generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. With 92% of Fortune 500 companies and 60% of small businesses using these tools\, you can’t afford to miss out. Whether you’ve been curious but intimidated\, or whether you’ve played around with some of the technology but aren’t sure how it can help you in your business\, this is the session for you. \n \nOur SBDC’s AI specialist will offer a non-technical introduction to generative AI technology\, tips for implementing AI effectively in your business\, some great advice about managing the risks and ethical concerns involved\, and will lead you a hands-on exercise using a generative AI tool. \n \nNo matter what your level of technical know-how is\, you’ll leave this session informed\, confident and aware of both the risks and the benefits of this emerging technology. \n \nPresenter: Isabel Krome \n \nIsabel Krome joined Temple Small Business Development Center as a Business Consultant in 2021. She is particularly passionate about supporting female and LGBT+ business owners and has helped to launch and grow many businesses over the years\, including professional service providers\, creative professionals\, daycare businesses\, cleaning companies\, and eCommerce businesses. \n \nIsabel has over a decade of small business development experience. Her work has been wide-ranging\, including business model planning\, market research\, AI implementation\, business formalization\, accessing capital\, strategic planning\, diversity certifications\, and more.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/intro-to-ai-for-your-small-business-start-up-essentials/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20260126T145139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T133757Z
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SUMMARY:Make AI Work for You (Grow with Google)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Lehigh University SBDC\, Grow with Google will host a Pennsylvania AI Accelerator workshop for small businesses. This free\, in-person event will help small businesses in Pennsylvania build new skills to grow. \n \nAt this live workshop\, you’ll get hands-on practice using Google AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM to solve challenges that matter most to your business. You’ll learn how to delegate those tasks you’ve been putting off\, brainstorm solutions to get unstuck\, and free yourself from repetitive work.  \n \nPlus\, you’ll leave with a personalized plan to put AI to work for your business right away and details for how to access Google Career Certificates and AI Specializations at no cost.  \n \nPlease bring your own laptop: A laptop is recommended to participate in this workshop. \n \nParking: Complimentary parking will be available for the event.Food & Drinks: We will provide light food and refreshments.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/make-ai-work-for-you-grow-with-google/
LOCATION:31 N 5th St\, Allentown\, PA\, 18101-1605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lehigh%20SBDC":MAILTO:insbdc@lehigh.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260627T182239
CREATED:20251226T141958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T153906Z
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SUMMARY:AI Small Business Essentials (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is in-person \n(parking and lunch are included) \nOverview \n \nThis workshop is designed to introduce small business owners to the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools. Participants will gain insight into the wide array of available AI technologies and learn practical techniques to leverage GenAI tools for increased productivity and efficiency. The session will cover GenAI tools\, prompting techniques\, and real-world applications that can help automate tasks and drive business growth. \n \nLearning Objectives \n \n1. Unleash the Power of AI – Understand the fundamentals of generative AI and identify useful tools available to small business owners. \n \n2. Master the Art of Prompting – Develop effective techniques for communicating with AI models to get optimal results. \n \n3. Drive Productivity – Explore real-world AI use cases to enhance business operations and streamline processes. \n \nTarget Audience  \n \nSmall business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and team leaders interested in adopting AI to enhance operational productivity and innovation. \n \nWorkshop Content \n \nKey Topics \n \n1. Introduction to Generative AI: \n \n   – Definition and functionality of Generative AI (GenAI) \n \n   – Key business applications of GenAI \n \n   – Industry trends and adoption \n \n2. Popular GenAI Tools for Small Businesses: \n \n   – Overview of tools like ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, and other tools with GenAI features (i.e.\, Canva\, Google Docs\, Gmail\, Outlook\, Excel\, and Google Sheets) \n \n   – Features and limitations of each tool \n \n   – Selecting the right tool for specific business needs  \n \n3. Effective Prompting Techniques: \n \n   – The importance of prompt structure in AI interaction \n \n   – Crafting precise\, effective prompts for various outcomes \n \n   – Different prompt styles (descriptive\, instructional\, etc.) \n \n4. AI Applications for Productivity: \n \n   – Content creation: blogs\, social media posts\, marketing copy \n \n   – Customer service automation: chatbots\, email management \n \n   – Data analysis: gaining insights and optimizing performance \n \n   – Task automation: reducing manual processes for efficiency \n \nHands-On Activities \n \nThe workshop instructor will select among these hands-on activities\, with at least one activity to give participants experience with GenAI tools\, depending on the time allotted for this workshop.   \n \n \nPrompt Engineering Practice: Participants will craft and refine prompts using AI tools to generate content or solutions to business tasks.\n \nAI Tool Exploration: Attendees will test popular AI tools\, experiencing firsthand how to apply these in a business context.\n \nProductivity Case Studies: Analyze real-world examples where businesses successfully implemented AI to scale productivity and operations.\n \nGroup Project: â€‹Teams will collaborate to devise AI-driven solutions to a real-world business challenge\, applying lessons from the workshop.\n\n \nRegister Today! \nSpeaker: Ray-Sidney Smith\, Digital Marketing Strategist\, Hootsuite Global Brand Ambassador\, Google Small Business Advisor for Productivity\, and Managing Director of W3C Web Services
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/ai-small-business-essentials-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Duquesne University Small Business Development Center\, 600 Forbes Ave Rockwell Hall - Room 101\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15282-0001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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