0822-001 ALB AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners

AI Deep Dive: Hands-on Workshop for Small Business Owners

DATE
Tuesday, June 9th
COST
$ 49.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

This in-person workshop is designed to help small business owners develop and improve their AI skills.

Concepts will build upon each other, so participation in all classes is recommended. Weekly topics are as follows:
Session 1: AI Overview & Prompting Practice - Managing Risk in Using AI
Session 2: Taking control of AI: Automating Tasks and more

Learn to personalize AI for your business by improving your prompts, developing AI agents to automate tasks, and developing internal guidelines around AI use. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers to experiment.

Starts in 1 month!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Improve AI Prompts
  • Utilize AI to Automate Tasks
  • Create Business Assets (content drafts, policies, workflows, etc.)
  • Use AI Responsibly
  • Develop Guidelines for Internal AI Use
  • Interact with AI Platforms such as: Chat GPT, Google Gemini, Canva, and Notebook LM
  • Evaluate New AI Tools
  • Build a Foundation for continued AI Adoption

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Cost: $49.00

25% off discount for registering early! Discount expires 30 days before the event. Register today!  

Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
401 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA
31792

PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Nema Etheridge Headshot

Nema Etheridge

Nema Etheridge is the area director of the UGA SBDC in Albany.  Prior to joining the SBDC, she spent 15 years creating marketing content for small businesses.  As a marketing director for a coffee company, she managed content creation for two e-commerce sites. She is well versed in content management, email marketing, search engine optimization, social media marketing, web-based advertising, and online brand management.

The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.

By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Albany
Contact Brittney Parks at albany@georgiasbdc.org or call 229-420-1144