Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak

Discover practical ways to use AI to save time, increase productivity, and grow your business!

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for this FREE In-Person workshop in Kodiak on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak” at the Kodiak Marketplace Event Center, presented by Ginny Grabowski, Anchorage Business Advisor at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses operate – but you don’t need to be a technology expert to benefit from it. This hands-on workshop introduces today’s most useful AI tools and demonstrates how entrepreneurs can use them to write marketing content, conduct research, develop business plans, organize workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve productivity. You’ll also learn the differences between AI assistants and AI agents, how to write effective prompts, and the ethical and legal considerations every business owner should understand.

During this workshop, you’ll learn how to:

Understand what AI is and how it applies to small businesses.
Compare popular AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity, Canva, and others.
Write prompts that produce higher-quality results.
Use AI to create marketing content, business plans, meeting notes, research summaries, and standard operating procedures.
Learn how AI assistants and AI agents differ—and when to use each.
Avoid common AI mistakes, verify AI-generated information, and protect confidential business information.
See demonstrations you can immediately apply to your business.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Ginny Grabowski, Anchorage Business Advisor, Alaska SBDC. Ginny has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner and is passionate about helping Alaska’s small businesses grow through the Alaska SBDC. With a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, she specializes in building and scaling health and wellness businesses, strategic partnerships, client engagement, and leveraging technology to enhance the customer experience. An Alaska resident since 2002, she enjoys running, cycling, skiing, and dancing to live music with her husband.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS BEING HELD IN KODIAK:

Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Marketing that Works: Practical Strategies for Growing Your Business – Kodiak
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Financial Projections: Building a Strong Business Foundation – Kodiak
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Small Businesses – Kodiak (repeated)

LOCATION: Kodiak Marketplace Event Center, Bear Room (2nd floor), 111 W. Rezanof Drive, Kodiak, Alaska 99615.

This workshop is provided to you for free, thanks to the generous contribution from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and support from the Kodiak Area Native Association and Koniag!

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