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EDC AUGUST EVENT AND WEBINAR SCHEDULE
The Economic Development Collaborative encourages you to sign up for our no-cost events and webinars. Space is limited. Register today!
Plan ahead! Our full EDC and partner event schedule is updated at the start of each month.
STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE: LEARN ANYTHING FASTER WITH NOTEBOOKLM
August 11 @ 10:00 am
Successful businesses make better decisions because they have better information. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use NotebookLM to conduct competitive analysis, refine pricing, accelerate SEO and AEO, and synthesize large amounts of research into simple summaries and action steps. You’ll also learn how to use AI to create executive briefs, reports, and slide decks quickly, helping you make smarter strategic decisions in less time. This session is ideal for business owners looking to leverage AI for research, planning, and strategic growth. Price: FREE.
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FROM BATHROOM SHELF TO CYBER SAFE: A MANUFACTURER’S JOURNEY
August 11 @ 2:30 pm
What happens when a successful 50-year-old manufacturer discovers that “everything is working” isn’t the same as being secure? Join us for a real-world case study of a company that grew through decades of practical, do-it-yourself technology decisions, from extending Wi-Fi between buildings to housing a server in an unlikely location and ultimately transforming its cybersecurity program to achieve CMMC Level 2 compliance and ISO 27001 certification. Learn the lessons, challenges and business benefits that any small business owner can apply. Price: FREE.
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CHATGPT AND CANVA WORKFLOW AUTOMATION: CREATE 6 MONTHS OF CONTENT IN ONE DAY CHATGPT AND CANVA WORKFLOW AUTOMATION: CREATE 6 MONTHS OF CONTENT IN ONE DAY
August 13 @ 10:00 am
Content creation is one of the most time-consuming parts of marketing. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT and Canva together to bulk create content, use CSV exports, complete Canva bulk uploads, and build a six-month content system efficiently. This session is perfect for busy entrepreneurs who want to save time while staying consistent with their marketing. You’ll walk away with a repeatable workflow that lets you quickly and easily create large volumes of content. Price: FREE.
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AI FOR REVENUE SYSTEMS AND OFFER CREATION: BUILD OFFERS, LEAD MAGNETS, AND A 90-DAY GROWTH PLAN
August 18 @ 10:00 am
Many entrepreneurs struggle with revenue, not because they lack ideas, but because they don’t have clear offers or systems in place. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use AI to design revenue pathways, create lead magnets, draft offers, write landing page copy, and map out a 90-day implementation plan. This session will help you turn your knowledge, services, or products into structured offers that generate revenue. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a clearer plan for monetization and business growth using AI as a strategic partner. Price: FREE.
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UPDATED: CYBERSECURITY FOR WEB DESIGNERS: YOU HAVE THE PROTECTION POWER!
August 19 @ 1:00 pm
Sole practitioners and micro-business web designers play a critical role in protecting their clients’ online presence and their own businesses. This webinar highlights why having a basic succession plan matters in the event of an unexpected event, and how strong cybersecurity practices can become a trust-building, marketable differentiator for your services. Attendees will also learn simple, effective steps to secure WordPress websites, hosting providers and domains, including plugin security, access controls, backups and multi-factor authentication (MFA), so clients feel confident their websites are in capable hands. Price: FREE.
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EN ESPAÑOL: INTRODUCCIÓN A LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL PARA PEQUEÑOS NEGOCIOS
August 24 @ 6:00 pm
Este taller introduce a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a los fundamentos de la Inteligencia Artificial y cómo puede aplicarse en las operaciones diarias de un negocio. Los participantes aprenderán qué es la IA, cómo la utilizan actualmente las empresas y dónde puede generar un mayor impacto. La sesión incluirá ejemplos prácticos relacionados con marketing, servicio al cliente, creación de contenido, productividad y crecimiento empresarial. Precio: GRATIS.
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EN ESPAÑOL: CÓMO OBTENER MEJORES RESULTADOS CON INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL
August 27 @ 6:00 pm
Muchos empresarios han experimentado con herramientas de IA, pero tienen dificultades para obtener resultados útiles y consistentes. Este taller se enfoca en desarrollar estrategias efectivas para interactuar con la Inteligencia Artificial y mejorar los resultados. Los participantes aprenderán a proporcionar contexto, formular mejores preguntas, perfeccionar respuestas y utilizar la IA para resolver desafíos comunes en sus negocios. Precio: GRATIS.
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EN ESPAÑOL: MARKETING Y REDES SOCIALES CON INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL
August 31 @ 6:00 pm
El marketing requiere tiempo, creatividad y consistencia. Este taller explora cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede apoyar la creación de contenido, las redes sociales, campañas de correo electrónico, branding y actividades promocionales. Los participantes aprenderán métodos prácticos para generar ideas, crear contenido más rápidamente y mantener una presencia digital más sólida reduciendo el tiempo dedicado al marketing. Precio: GRATIS.
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EDC PARTNER SCHEDULE
UPDATED: SCORE: AI-POWERED BUSINESS PLANNING: CREATE A QUICK BUSINESS PLAN IN 3 HOURS
August 11 @ 12:00 pm
Join SCORE and other entrepreneurs in this hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement. In the second part of the workshop you will use the “Lean Canvas” to begin the process of turning your product/service into a business. In this interactive session, you use the canvas to help guide you in expanding the information in the Unique Value Statement by capturing key ideas, concepts and strategies about your business in the canvas. This creates a basic framework that you can use to complete YOUR full, detailed business plan. Have paper, a pencil or a pen ready as the goal of this workshop is for all participants to leave with a draft of their “Unique Value Statement” and “Lean Canvas.” A SCORE webinar. Price: $10.00.
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SBA: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
August 13 @ 10:00 am
Bridge the gap between your business and the EPA. Whether you’re new to federal contracting or looking to expand, join SBA to discover how the EPA buys and what they expect from their partners. Get the clarity you need to compete effectively, stay ahead of upcoming opportunities, and win. “How to Do Business with Federal Agencies” series is designed to empower small businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully navigate federal contracting, build strategic relationships, and unlock new growth opportunities within government agencies. An SBA webinar. Price: FREE
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SCORE: CRAFTING YOUR WINNING PITCH: HOW-TO’S FOR DEVELOPING YOUR PITCH
August 13 @ 10:00 am
Learn how to develop a successful quality pitch. This webinar will go through the basic concepts that are to be included in a pitch, how to structure your pitch deck, formatting your presentation and how to incorporate your personal artistic and creative touches. You will leave this webinar with a better understanding of what elements make a successful pitch. A SCORE webinar. Price: FREE.
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SCORE: FINANCIAL BASICS FOR NEW SMALL BUSINESSES
August 13 @ 1:00 pm
Please note this webinar is not recorded due to presenter preferences. This workshop is designed to give you, the business owner, the financial skills and know-how needed to perform key tasks like to determine how to accurately compute the amount of funding you’ll need to start your business. A SCORE webinar. Price: $10.00
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