Small business owners wear many hats, but repetitive tasks shouldn’t slow you down. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Gemini to automate and streamline everyday business workflows so you can focus on growth instead of busy work. We’ll walk through practical, real-world examples of how entrepreneurs are using Gemini to draft emails, […]
AI-powered search doesn’t see your content like a human. It reads structure, relevance, and trust. This session teaches you how to send the right signals to both AI and your audience—so you show up and get chosen. In this webinar, you will learn: Built for: Service providers, local businesses, and digital marketers who want to future-proof […]
Creating consistent, high-quality marketing materials can be time-consuming — especially when you’re running a small business. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use Nano Banana to quickly generate polished marketing assets that support your sales and growth goals. We’ll walk through how to create social media graphics, promotional visuals, campaign creatives, and branded […]
This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to […]
Go beyond chatbots and discover how small businesses can begin integrating agentic AI-autonomous systems that perform tasks, make decisions, and drive outcomes without daily oversight. In this webinar, you will learn: Our Speaker Maria Elena Duron helps small business owners, content creators, and service providers grow with clarity, visibility, and smart AI strategy. As a […]
Your business is full of valuable information — proposals, contracts, SOPs, reports, meeting notes — but too often those documents sit unused. In this intermediate-level workshop, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to transform your existing business documents into clear insights, decisions, and action plans. We’ll walk through how to upload and organize key materials, […]
AI Essentials for Business Owners: Understand It. Use It. Grow With It. Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-forward concept; it’s a practical tool available to every business owner right now. But knowing where to start, which tools to trust, and how to make AI work for your specific business is a challenge that stops […]
Webinar: 5 AI Tools Every Business Owner Should Have in Their Back Pocket There are over 12,000 AI tools out there — and that number grows every single month. No wonder most business owners feel overwhelmed before they even start. Here's the truth: You don't need 12,000 tools. You need five. In this session, I'm […]
Small business doesn’t mean small thinking. And in 2026, strategy isn’t just about what you post-it’s about how your systems talk to each other, how your team moves faster with AI, and how your business gets seen and trusted in a landscape run by machine learning and digital trust. In this session, we’ll unpack the […]
Heard the buzz about AI, but wondering what it actually means for your business? This workshop cuts through the noise. By exploring practical applications and real-life examples from business owners like you, you’ll leave with a personalized plan to put AI to work for your business right away. You won't just learn about Google AI […]
If your business isn’t on Google, you don’t exist to the modern customer. But today, "being on Google" means more than just a pin on a map. It means being the answer when AI-powered search engines recommend the best local spots. This workshop walks you through how to build a high-performing Google Business Profile that […]
This in-person workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn all the components of how to start a successful business in Illinois. Get a realistic view of the requirements to start a business and the resources available to support your new venture. While attending this no cost 2-hour workshop, you will learn how to […]
