Small Business B(AI)sics Training

Description

The Overland Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host Small Business B(AI)sics, a free, practical AI training presented in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, with support from Google. This national initiative is helping 40,000 small businesses across the country unlock new opportunities with artificial intelligence, and Overland Park is bringing that training directly to our business community.

This hands-on, in-person session is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. No prior AI or technical experience is required. If you can use email and browse the web, you're ready to learn.

Your Workshop Trainer:

Leading the session is Christopher Allen, President and Consultant at Hewman.ai. With more than 25 years leading learning and development at organizations including Target, Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3M, and Kaplan, Christopher brings Fortune 500 experience paired with hands-on consulting agility. He has equipped more than 1,000 professionals with practical AI skills and served as lead subject matter expert for Coursera's "Copilot for Marketing" specialization, rated 4.7 out of 5 by more than 2,200 learners. At Hewman.ai, he works with organizations on AI strategy, governance, and enablement, then steps into the room to put that strategy into practice with their teams.

What You'll Learn

Participants will explore practical ways to apply AI to real business challenges, including:

• Improving marketing and customer engagement
• Streamlining operations and improving workflow efficiency
• Enhancing productivity and decision-making

Event Details

• Who: Designed for small business founders and entrepreneurs 
• Format: In-person workshop will be 2 hours, please arrive on time. 
• What to bring: It's highly encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to participate.
• Space is very limited. Register early to save your seat.

This free event is open to all small business owners. Registration required to attend. Registration Deadline: October 6th, 2026, 5 PM