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SUMMARY:Shield. Sharpen. Scale: AI Strategy for Small Business - Smart Brand System
DESCRIPTION:AI isn’t a trend-it’s the new terrain.  In this clarity-driven session\, you’ll learn how to navigate that landscape with a practical AI strategy that protects\, sharpens\, and scales your small business without the overwhelm. This isn’t about learning AI for AI’s sake – it’s about using the right tools and systems to grow smarter\, faster\, and more securely. \n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \n\n\n\n✅ How AI search changes the way your business gets found—and what to do about it✅ What “Privacy by Design” really means for small businesses✅ How to set up simple AI systems that boost efficiency and clarity✅ Why trust and visibility are now linked—and how to stay ahead of the curve \n\n\n\n\nOur Speaker\n\n\n\nMaria Elena Duron helps small business owners\, content creators\, and service providers grow with clarity\, visibility\, and smart AI strategy.  As a Chief AI officer and nationally recognized Grow with Google Coach\, she’s trained over 18\,000 businesses to turn digital confusion into systems that get them seen\, trusted\, and chosen.
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/shield-sharpen-scale-ai-strategy-for-small-business-smart-brand-system/
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SUMMARY:Before the Business: Building Your Founder’s Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Before the business\, there’s YOU—and that’s where smart founders start. Before you commit time and money\, take a step back and assess your readiness. In this workshop\, you’ll evaluate your goals\, skills\, support network\, and resources to understand what it really takes—and where you should focus next.  \n\n\n\nTOPICS OF DISCUSSION:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a realistic look at your readiness to start a business\n\n\n\nIdentify gaps in your skills\, time\, and resources\n\n\n\nUnderstand who can support you and how to leverage your network\n\n\n\nAlign your goals with what starting a business actually requires\n\n\n\nDetermine where to focus your next steps\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Speaker: Amy Jo Lambert\, MSc is the Assistant Director of the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University and works closely with entrepreneurs to turn ideas into viable businesses. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Design & Innovation. Her work focuses on helping business owners gain clarity\, understand what it takes to succeed\, and take the next right steps with confidence as they build their strongest business potential.
URL:https://theturnercenter.org/event/before-the-business-building-your-founders-mindset/
LOCATION:Peoria NEXT Innovation Center\, 801 W Main Street\, Peoria\, IL\, 61606\, United States
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