Charlotte County is stepping up its game for local entrepreneurs, offering a free AI workshop aimed to sharpen their competitive edge in the ever-evolving business landscape. The initiative is a joint effort by the Charlotte County Economic Development Office and the Florida SBDC at FGCU, with an intent to aid business owners in leveraging artificial intelligence to their advantage.
Scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, the 90-minute hands-on workshop features sessions led by Florida SBDC at FGCU consultant Heidi Cramer and will take place at 18501 Murdock Circle, Room 203, Port Charlotte; there are two time slots available to accommodate busy schedules, one from 9–10:30 a.m. and another from 1–2:30 p.m. The seminar is geared towards both AI novices and those already navigating digital landscapes, offering valuable insights into how AI can enhance marketing, optimize operations, and improve overall efficiency.
According to the Charlotte County Economic Development Office's announcement, the session will demystify AI for the uninitiated, providing user-friendly tools that don’t demand extensive technical know-how. Entrepreneurs in attendance are tipped to gain actionable insights that could be the linchpin in making quicker and more informed business decisions.
Heidi Cramer, as the lead at this event, emphasizes practicality; promising that "attendees will explore user-friendly tools that require no technical experience, gaining actionable insights to support smarter, faster business decisions." Seating for the workshop is limited, and those interested should consider it imperative, as space is at a premium, registration is mandatory to ensure a spot in this opportunity that could potentially pivot the growth trajectory of their enterprises.
