Harnessing A.I. for Small Business Growth: A Virtual Learning Series

This is an online workshop! 🌏

Running a small business means wearing many hats, often all at once. Between managing operations, finding funding, and keeping your business visible, it can feel like there is never enough time. That is where artificial intelligence can make a real difference. This three part virtual series brings together expert consultants to show you how A.I. can be your partner in streamlining key areas of business growth: money, innovation, and marketing. Each session is practical, beginner friendly, and designed with busy business owners in mind.

November 6 – AI Essentials for Small Business Fundraising & Grant Writing
Joanna Drew, Hilo Consulting
Small business owners are busy, and fundraising often ends up at the bottom of the list. Joanna Drew from Hilo Consulting will show small business owners how to use AI tools to streamline grant writing and fundraising—tasks that often get neglected but are essential for growth. The session covers researching and drafting proposals faster, maintaining your authentic voice, understanding AI's limitations, and saving time so you can work smarter, not harder.

November 13 – Leveling the Playing Field - How Gen A.I. Empowers Small Business to Innovate Like the Big Corporations
Justin Kaster, FutureNorth
Discover practical approaches to making AI an everyday asset in your business operations. You'll learn how to integrate AI into existing workflows and develop habits that support continuous operational innovation.

November 20 – Public Relations and A.I.
Maggie Winter, MK Consulting
Curious how A.I. can simplify PR? In this beginner friendly session, you will see how to use A.I. to spark story ideas, write copy, craft media pitches, and manage your social media. No technical background is needed, just come ready to discover how A.I. can act as your PR assistant and lighten your marketing workload.

Please note, calendar invitations will be sent out with 1 business day.