AI for Small Business: Work Smarter Every Day - #AIWeekNY
***FIRST 15 TICKETS ARE FREE - ON LUMA ONLY***
This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/
Stop wondering how AI fits into your business—learn what to use, when to use it, and how to use it safely.
AI can do more than generate content. Used well, it gives you back time on the work already sitting on your desk—customer emails, research, marketing, and everyday planning. This hands-on workshop shows you exactly how, using the three tools that matter most: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
No coding. No technical background. No prior AI experience. Just practical examples you can put to work immediately.
Who this is for
This workshop is designed for people who run the day-to-day of a business, including:
Small business owners
Entrepreneurs
Office managers
Solo professionals
Business operators
Non-technical professionals
What you'll walk away with
A clear sense of which AI tool fits which task—and when to reach for each one
Practical, repeatable ways to save time on writing, research, and marketing
Confidence to use AI safely and intentionally, not just enthusiastically
🎁 Free attendee gifts
Every attendee receives two ready-to-use resources:
Company AI Policy — a customizable internal policy to help your team set clear, practical guidelines for AI use.
Ideal IT Ecosystem Outline for Small Business in 2026 — a straightforward overview of how your AI, IT, cybersecurity, productivity, and technology systems fit together.
Agenda
6:00–6:20 PM — Welcome + Foundations. A quick look at what an ideal small-business technology ecosystem looks like in 2026, where AI fits, and what a strong AI policy includes.
6:20–6:35 PM — ChatGPT. Practical ways to use it in your everyday work.
6:35–7:00 PM — Gemini. Applying it to research, content, and marketing tasks.
7:00–7:25 PM — Claude. Using it for writing and customer-facing communication.
7:25–7:30 PM — Q&A.
7:30–8:00 PM — Hands-On Practice + Conversation. Try the tools, ask questions, and explore how they fit your business.
Why attend
Small improvements add up. A few minutes saved on a marketing email, an hour saved on research, a faster path from idea to marketing content, a stronger first draft for a customer reply—repeated every day, these shifts change how much you get done. Come see what AI can do with your real, everyday work.
Looking to build with AI? That's our separate Lovable build workshop. This session is the practical, tool-focused companion—perfect on its own or before you dive into building.
Event details
📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET
📍 Greater Nexus, 89-14 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
🎟️ $4.99
Space is limited. Bring your laptop and a few real business tasks you'd like to make easier.
This event is organized by Queens AI.
AI should be accessible to every business here, not just big tech companies. Queens AI brings practical, plain-English AI to business owners and executives who are aiming to leverage AI to its fullest potential so their businesses can continue to thrive and grow. For more information, please visit the Queens AI website.