0846-001 BRU Everyday AI for Smarter Small Businesses

Everyday AI for Smarter Small Businesses

DATE
Tuesday, November 3rd
COST
$ 0.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Ai has evolved from "What is ChatGPT" to a rapidly expanding set of tools embedded across business functions.
In this class, you'll learn how AI can support every business functional area, including marketing, customer service, finance, HR, operations, and leadership. You'll see practical examples of small businesses using AI to work smarter, generate stronger ideas, and make better use of  the information they already have. Just as importantly, you'll learn to use AI responsibly in an  environment where technology, expectations, and public sentiment are constantly evolving, exploring where these tools shine, where they fall short, and how to keep a human in the loop. Used strategically, AI can become one of your most valuable team members, helping you make sharper decisions, reclaim hours of busy work, and operate more efficiently.
Starts in 4 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Identify practical AI uses across key business functions
  • Write practical prompts to solve business problems
  • Evaluate AI tools for fit and usefulness
  • Apply basic safeguards for privacy, accuracy, and responsible use

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost: $0.00
Coastal Pines Technical College-Brunswick Campus
3700 Glynco Parkway
Brunswick, GA
31525

PROGRAM PARTNERS

We would like to thank First Horizon Bank for their generous support of this program. 

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PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Robbie Parks Headshot

Robbie Parks

Robbie helps small businesses navigate digital transformation, developing comprehensive marketing strategies and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. Her expertise includes marketing, communications, brand and graphic design, process analysis, SEO, and AI. Through her training programs, Robbie equips entrepreneurs to compete in today's business landscape. She is a lead contributor to America's SBDC AI U, supported by Google.org, certifying consultants nationwide to help businesses implement AI. Robbie holds a dual certification as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) | AMA Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) from the Digital Marketing Institute and American Marketing Association, plus certificates in Instructional Design and Nonprofit Organization 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 Brunswick
Contact Keisha Hurley at brunswick@georgiasbdc.org or call 912-264-7343

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