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SUMMARY:AI for Early-Stage Businesses
DESCRIPTION:AI has made it easier than ever for anyone to start and grow a business. In partnership with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation\, DNEP is proud to support the young entrepreneurs who are launching businesses in Detroit as part of DEGC’s NextUP 313 program\, by providing this interactive\, hands-on workshop. Led by our Community Tech Consultants from Live6 Alliance and DNEP staff\, we will learn from each other how busines use AI to save time and create the infrastructure your business needs to grow from start-up to sustainable. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE license to use Boodlebox\, a digital toolbox that gives you access to a variety of powerful AI tools and assistants (ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Claude\, Perplexity\, plus dozens of specialty bots and the ability to make your own)\nLive demonstrations and support from the Live6 Alliance Community Tech Consultants and DNEP staff\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on the real needs of growing businesses\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session. \nInstructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Technology Program Manager\, Live6 Alliance\nMartina Hinton\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded) for NextUP 313 program participants only\nDate/Time: February 24\, 2026\nLocation: U-M Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\nFree parking in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra deck off of Parsons – please bring in your ticket to validate ($15 fee w/o ticket)\n\nTo learn more about the NextUP 313 program\, contact Medvis Jackson at DEGC.\nDNEP gratefully acknowledges the sponsorship of the U-M Detroit Center\, which is hosting this after-hours event.
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2026/ai-for-early-stage-businesses/
LOCATION:University of Michigan Detroit Center\, 3663 Woodward Ave\, Detroit\, MI\, 48201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Sectors,Construction, Landscaping, & Contractors,Financial,Health and Wellness,Public and nonprofit management,Retail and Merchandise
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Baer":MAILTO:DNEPdetroit@umich.edu
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