AI For Business: Workshop Series

AI is changing the way we do business, but knowing how to use it effectively is what makes the difference. Join Camp Tech for a hands-on AI For Business Workshop Series designed to help small business owners and professionals turn AI into a practical, every day business tool. Through real-world exercises and guided instruction, you'll learn how to use AI to make better decisions, strengthen your business, and work more efficiently. *This workshop series is only for those in Northwestern Ontario. Workshop 1: Next-Level AI: From Chatbot to Business Partner September 15, 2026: 9am - 12pm Instructor: Avery Swartz (bio below) Move beyond basic prompts and start using AI as a strategic business tool. This hands-on workshop is for small business owners and professionals who are ready to move beyond basic chatbot use. You will learn how to build a custom AI advisor loaded with your business context, assemble a virtual advisory team that can challenge your thinking, and put AI to work on real business talks. You will walk away with practical tools and techniques you can use immediately, not just ideas about what is possible. *Prior chatbot experience recommended. Bring a laptop. A paid ChatGPT Plus or Claude Pro account is strongly recommended in order to following along with all exercises. Workshop 2: AI and Your Numbers: Business Models, Pricing, and Cash Flow November 24, 2026: 9am - 12pm Instructor: Teri Vlassopoulos (bio below) Put AI to work on the financial side of your business. Led by Teri Vlassopoulos, a Chartered Professional Accountant and Camp Tech's Director of Operations, this hands-on session works through the three financial questions small businesses ask most. How does my business model really work? What should I charge? Will I have enough cash to get through the next six months? You will leave with pratical prompts and templates you can continue using every quarter, plus a clearer understanding of which financial tasks AI can support and which still need human experience. *Prior chatbot experience recommended. Bring a laptop. A chatbot account is required (ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini). A free acount is fine. ABOUT THE AI EXPERT INSTRUCTORS Avery Swartz, AI Expert + Founder & CEO Avery Swartz is the founder and CEO of Camp Tech. She's the author of See You on the Internet: Building Your Small Business with Digital Marketing. Avery's also a tech correspondent for the media: you may have seen her on CTV's Your Morning, heard her voice on CBC Radio, or read her small business articles in The Globe and Mail. Avery was listed #5 on the Top 50 Women in Marketing list by Search Engine Journal. Teri Vlassopoulos, CA, CPA with over 20 years of experience in finance and operations, specializing in the tech industry. She's worked for a wide range of companies such as EY, CGI, and FreshBooks. She is also a writer and her third novel, Living Expenses, was published in May 2025. If you have any questions about this event, please email [email protected] or call 807-768-6682.