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

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 – A.I. Essentials for Small Business Fundraising and Grant Writing
Joanna Drew, Hilo Consulting
Small business owners are busy, and fundraising often ends up at the bottom of the list. In this session, you will learn how to use A.I. tools to jumpstart your fundraising and grant writing process. Discover time saving strategies that will help you focus on securing resources without getting bogged down, so you can get back to doing what you love: building your business.

November 13 – Leveling the Playing Field: How Gen A.I. Empowers Small Businesses to Innovate Like the Big Corporations
Justin Kaster, FutureNorth
Innovation is no longer reserved for large corporations. Generative A.I. is opening doors to industry leading practices that were once out of reach for small businesses and solo entrepreneurs. In this session, you will explore practical ways to use generative A.I. to scale, experiment, and innovate like the big players while maintaining your unique small business edge.

November 20 – PR 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.