Free AI workshop to empower small businesses in Loogootee

LOOGOOTEE– Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Southern Indiana are invited to attend a free, interactive workshop focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance their businesses. The “AI For Small Businesses: Unlock the power of AI to Grow Your Business!” event will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bowling Manufacturing Building, located at 99 W. Washington St., Loogootee.

Co-hosted by the Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Martin County Alliance, this workshop aims to demystify AI and present practical, easy-to-use AI tools that can save time, boost sales, and streamline operations, with no prior tech skills required.

Attendees will learn how AI can support marketing, customer service, and various daily tasks. The session will include hands-on demonstrations of simple AI tools for content creation, design, and automation, and guide on how to choose the right AI tools for their specific business needs. A step-by-step plan for getting started with AI will also be provided.

Lunch will be provided for all participants. To reserve a seat, interested individuals are asked to RSVP by July 9, 2025. Registrations can be made by calling the office at 812-295-4800 or by emailing Jessica Potts at Jessica.Potts@martinalliance.org.