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SUMMARY:AI Show & Tell for Small Businesses [for Contractors/Journeymen]
DESCRIPTION:A workshop specifically for contractors and those in the skilled trades! Unlock the power of AI for your Detroit business in a fun and supportive environment! Join us for AI Show & Tell Workshop—a hands-on\, fully-interactive experience led by entrepreneurs\, for entrepreneurs. You will discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work to save time and money\, with topics determined by live voting from participants. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAll participants will receive a FREE six-month 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 from entrepreneurs who use AI every day – with topics determined by live voting from the audience\nNo pre-made prompt sheets—we’ll create and explore prompts together\, based on your real-world needs and questions (and email you some prompt sheets afterward to recap what you learned)\nLearn how to use AI to do a project estimate in ~20 minutes and other construction-relevant tasks\nPeer-to-peer learning and small group activities\, supported by Community Tech Consultants and U-M DNEP staff\n\n💻  Bring your laptop! This is a fully interactive session \nEntrepreneur & Student Instructors\n\nDonovan Brown\, Community Tech Consultant\, Live6 Alliance\nKatrina Marion\, Founder\, Kanopi Digital Solutions\nStephanie Holloway\, Marketing Director\, Birth Detroit\nChristie Baer\, Co-founder\, Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nPractice using AI and see how it can help you save time\, boost productivity\, and solve everyday business challenges\nGet inspired by what’s possible by entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to be in your shoes\nReceive a FREE 6-month license to Boodlebox\nConnect with the Live6 Community Tech Consultants for ongoing support\n\nWorkshop Details\n\nIn-person only (not recorded)\nThis workshop will be offered at four different locations; if you are a contractor/journeyman\, register for the Sept 29 workshop with Detroit Future Ops\nFree to attend—courtesy of U-M Engage Detroit and Boodlebox\, in partnership with Live6 Alliance\, Jefferson East\, Inc.\, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation and the University of Michigan Detroit Center\nSpace is limited—register early to reserve your spot!\n\n[Register Here!]
URL:https://detroitsmallbusiness.umich.edu/event/2025/ai-show-tell-for-small-businesses-for-contractors-journeymen/
LOCATION:Detroit Future Ops Design-Build Green Hub\, 1326 18th St\, Detroit\, MI\, 48216
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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