This class will address key concepts such as AI prompting, getting the most out of AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini and understanding some of the risks associated with using AI. Participants will leave empowered to utilize AI for various small business functions.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

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.
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