{"id":208450,"date":"2026-06-02T14:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/208450\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:35:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:35:08","slug":"the-erie-regional-chamber-brings-free-ai-training-to-small-businesses-in-northwest-pa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/208450\/","title":{"rendered":"The Erie Regional Chamber\u00a0brings free AI training to small\u00a0businesses\u00a0in Northwest PA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/talkerie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image001.jpg\" data-caption=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"512\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image001-640x512.jpg\"   alt=\"Erie Regional Chamber\" title=\"Erie Regional Chamber\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies.<\/p>\n<p>The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership\u00a0is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics\u00a0to\u00a0the Erie region\u00a0with training sessions coming in Fall 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Small Business B(AI)sics\u00a0is a national\u00a0initiative\u00a0from\u00a0the U.S. Chamber of Business Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google, that aims to equip small businesses with practical AI skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSmall businesses are the backbone of our regional economy, and this initiative gives them practical, hands-on tools to navigate the\u00a0fast-paced\u00a0AI landscape,\u201d said Brandon Mendoza, President and CEO of the Erie Regional Chamber.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0excited to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring these resources to our business community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>AI adoption among small businesses has more than doubled since 2023. Entrepreneurs using AI report saving time, improving customer service, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Small Business B(AI)sics\u00a0aims to train 40,000 entrepreneurs over the next three years through a mix of in-person\u00a0workshops and digital learning resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSmall businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,\u201d said Marc DeCourcey, Senior Vice President at the U.S. Chamber Foundation. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with the Erie Regional Chamber to bring practical, no cost- AI training to local entrepreneurs and helping them innovate, compete, and thrive.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0learn:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Build\u00a0a strong foundation:\u00a0From data protection to ethical AI use, learn AI basics and best practices\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Save time and boost efficiency:\u00a0Discover AI tools that work with platforms you already use\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Improve\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0working:\u00a0Use AI to analyze your business and\u00a0identify\u00a0growth opportunities\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get actionable steps:\u00a0Walk away with a plan to implement AI in your business\u00a0immediately<\/p>\n<p>Additional\u00a0event details, including dates and registration information, will be announced soon.\u00a0More information on the event\u00a0coming\u00a0soon. For more information about the Small Business B(AI)sics\u00a0program, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/small-business\/how-ai-can-help-small-businesses-compete-and-grow\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/small-business\/how-ai-can-help-small-businesses-compete-and-grow<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies. 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