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Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County
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Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County
Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies
Douglasville, GA (May 21, 2026)– The Douglas County Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics to Douglas County. Small Business B(AI)sics is a national initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google, that aims to equip small businesses with practical AI skills.
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 aims to train 40,000 U.S. entrepreneurs over the next three years through a mix of in-person workshops and digital learning resources.
“The Douglas County Chamber is excited to bring this opportunity to our local business community,” said Tamika Farr, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Manager for the Douglas County Chamber. “AI is rapidly changing the way businesses operate, and we want to ensure our entrepreneurs and small business owners have access to practical tools and training that can help them grow, compete, and work more efficiently.”
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,” said U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Senior Vice President Marc DeCourcey. “We’re proud to partner with the Douglas County Chamber to bring practical, no-cost AI training to local entrepreneurs and help them innovate, compete, and thrive.”
What you’ll learn:
• Build a strong foundation: From data protection to ethical AI use, learn AI basics and best practices
• Save time and boost efficiency: Discover AI tools that work with platforms you already use
• Improve what’s working: Use AI to analyze your business and identify growth opportunities
• Get actionable steps: Walk away with a plan to implement AI in your business immediately
The first in-person training session will take place on June 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at West Georgia Technical College, 4600 Timber Ridge Drive, Douglasville, GA 30135. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs can register online through the Douglas County Chamber event page, please visit DouglasCountyGeorgia.com events section to register.
Contact: Tamika Farr
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Manager
Douglas County Chamber
770.942.5022
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