Small Business B(AI)sics: Free AI Training for Small Businesses

Small Business B(AI)sics: Free AI Training for Small Businesses

Discover practical ways artificial intelligence can help your business save time, improve productivity, and work more efficiently.

A Message from The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce:

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming an essential business tool, and this free workshop offers an excellent opportunity to learn how it can benefit your organization. The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and their teams to take advantage of this hands-on training hosted by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, one of the designated local chambers selected to deliver the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Small Business B(AI)sics program. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or looking for practical ways to improve productivity, marketing, customer engagement, and daily operations, you'll leave with ideas and tools you can begin using right away.

Please register through The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's website.
 

The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as one of the designated local chambers selected to deliver Small Business B(AI)sics, a national AI training initiative developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google.

This free, in-person workshop is open to all small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations throughout Central Virginia. Chamber membership is not required. Training activities include hands-on exercises that require participants to follow along digitally and practice using AI tools in real time. While a laptop is recommended for the best experience, no prior AI or technical experience is required.

During this interactive workshop, you'll discover how AI can help you:

• Improve marketing and customer engagement.
• Streamline operations and increase workflow efficiency.
• Enhance productivity and support better decision-making.
• Save time by automating everyday business tasks.
• Identify practical AI tools you can begin using immediately

Make the Most of Your Day at PVCC

Before the afternoon AI training, join us for the Business Forum: Connecting Employers to Talent, Education, and Workforce Resources from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The morning program features employer-focused discussions, regional workforce partners, and a Workforce Resource Expo designed to connect businesses with valuable hiring, education, training, and workforce resources. Lunch is provided for Business Forum attendees courtesy of Piedmont Virginia Community College.

If workforce development and business growth are priorities for your organization, we encourage you to register for both events and spend the day with us.