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Lunch and Learn: AI for Small Business Owners: Work Smarter, Not Harder

October 14, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

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Are you drowning in daily tasks while your competition races ahead? As a small business owner, you're juggling marketing, customer service, scheduling, project management, and a dozen other responsibilities—often working 60+ hour weeks just to keep up. Meanwhile, you're hearing about AI everywhere, but you're not sure where to start or which tools actually deliver results without requiring a tech degree. The gap is widening. Every day you delay adopting AI tools is another day spent on manual work that could be automated, another marketing opportunity missed, and another evening working late instead of focusing on growth (or spending time with family). Your larger competitors are already using these tools to scale faster and operate leaner. This seminar cuts through the noise and shows you exactly how to leverage AI to reclaim your time and accelerate growth. In just two hours, you'll discover practical, proven AI tools that small business owners are using right now to automate repetitive tasks, create smarter marketing campaigns, and free up hours each week. You'll leave with a clear action plan and specific tools you can implement immediately—no technical expertise required. What You'll Gain: ● Automation strategies that eliminate hours of repetitive work each week ● AI-powered marketing tools that create compelling content and reach the right customers ● Smart scheduling and project management solutions that keep your team aligned ● Practical implementation steps you can start using the day after the seminar ● Real-world examples from businesses just like yours Who Should Attend: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solo practitioners who want to compete more effectively, scale their operations, and reclaim their time without hiring additional staff. Instructor: Derek Schmidt, Design Loud Register Here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=80460103

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CFCC Surf City Campus Alston W. Burke Center at Surf City

Located on NC Hwy 210, east of the Surf City Crossing shopping plaza (Harris Teeter).
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Name: Tammy Proctor
Email: director@topsailchamber.org
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