Unlock AI’s Potential: SEDP Educational Series Presented and Sponsored by Adaptive Technology Solutions (ATS) Wednesday, April 23rd Event starts at Duration: 1.5 Hours Details Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a fast-growing technology. There is unlimited potential for increasing business efficiency. Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership staff has spent some time getting familiar with AI over the past few months and can already see some time savings with administrative tasks. SEDP is partnering with Adaptive Technology Solutions (ATS) to provide an exciting opportunity to learn about AI and how to incorporate it into your business. This educational series will consist of four sessions all presented and sponsored by ATS. Details for each session are below. Each session is designed to build on the previous and will provide time for Q&A. This FREE series will offer both in-person and virtual participation. Seating for in-person is limited and will include lunch. The in-person event will take place in Conference Rooms C/D of the Baker College Welcome Center. Session 1: Understanding AI Basics for your Business Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm This session will focus on what AI is. You will learn about how it can impact small businesses and hear about some success stories. This session will also cover data security. What is AI and why should businesses care about it What is machine learning Spotlight on generative AI Real small business success stories Data security risks when using AI Q&A Session 2: Protecting Your Business While Using AI Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm This session will focus on security and talk through methods to mitigate the risks of using AI. Navigating AI policies for small businesses Data security for the small business owner Setting appropriate boundaries Smart training approaches Q&A Session 3: Practical AI Applications to Grow Your Business Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm This session will focus on more practical examples such as generating digital marketing content. This will contain a lot of live examples. Quick knowledge expansion Marketing on a budget Making sense of your business data Additional time-saving applications Q&A Session 4: Making AI Work for your Business Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – 12:00 – 1:30 pm This session will focus on use case ideation and creating an AI strategy for your business. Finding the right AI opportunities Best practices for AI use in small businesses Creating effective AI instructions Advanced techniques any business owner can use Taking action: implementation plan To reserve your space for this free series, please contact Jody Roethele at jroethele@sedpweb.org.
