BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: AI Guidance for Business DESCRIPTION:Ask the Expert: AI Guidance for Business Exclusive Small-Group Strategy Session for Business Leaders Second Tuesday of Every Month | 1:00 PM 3:00 PMVirtual Session In-person sessions may also be available at our offices. Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate often faster than leaders can determine how to leverage it effectively. Business owners\, managers\, and professionals are seeking practical guidance on how AI can improve productivity\, automate repetitive tasks\, enhance customer experiences\, reduce costs\, and create new opportunities for growth. AI Business Hours is an exclusive\, interactive session designed for business leaders who want to better understand and apply AI within their organizations. Unlike large webinars\, this small-group format allows for personalized discussion\, real-world problem solving\, and direct access to expert guidance. Why Attend? Discover practical AI tools that can save time and increase efficiency. Explore ways to automate routine business processes. Learn how AI can support marketing\, customer service\, operations\, and decision-making. Discuss AI governance\, responsible use\, and workforce readiness. Receive guidance tailored to your business challenges and opportunities. Network with other professionals exploring AI-driven growth strategies. Bring Your Questions Whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already implementing solutions\, this session provides a safe and supportive environment to ask questions\, share ideas\, and learn from others. Exclusive Attendance Limit To ensure meaningful discussion and personalized attention\, participation is limited to 15 attendees per sessionReserve Your SpotSpace is intentionally limited to maintain a high-value\, collaborative experience. Register early to secure your place and discover how AI can help your business become more efficient\, more competitive\, and better positioned for future growth. Curiosity is encouraged. Questions are welcome. Results are the goal. Meet the Expert: Dr. Jean Hess\, Human-Centered AI Strategist Dr. Jean Hess is a strategist\, educator\, and internationally recognized thought leader known for helping organizations make sense of artificial intelligence with clarity and care. Drawing on decades of experience leading large-scale initiatives across education\, technology\, and organizational systems\, she works with leaders to integrate AI in ways that are ethical\, practical\, and human-centered.\n\nDr. Hess is trusted for her ability to turn complex ideas into clear\, actionable guidance particularly where communication\, decision-making\, and accountability intersect. Rather than focusing on tools or hype\, her work helps organizations understand how AI fits into their culture\, workflows\, and responsibilities\, strengthening trust and consistency as they scale.\n\nKnown for her warmth\, insight\, and grounded approach\, Dr. Hess brings calm leadership to conversations about AI\, helping organizations move forward thoughtfully in a rapidly changing landscape. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Ask the Expert: AI Guidance for Business \;

Exclusive Small-Group Strategy Session \;for Business Leaders \;

Second Tuesday of Every Month | 1:00 PM &ndash\; 3:00 PM

Virtual Session \;

In-person sessions may also be available at our offices.

 \;Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations operate&mdash\;often faster than leaders can determine how to leverage it effectively. Business owners\, managers\, and professionals are seeking practical guidance on how AI can improve productivity\, automate repetitive tasks\, enhance customer experiences\, reduce costs\, and create new opportunities for growth. \;

AI Business Hours is an exclusive\, interactive session designed for business leaders who want to better understand and apply AI within their organizations. Unlike large webinars\, this small-group format allows for personalized discussion\, real-world problem solving\, and direct access to expert guidance.

 \;Why Attend? \;

Bring Your Questions Whether you'\;re just beginning to explore AI or already implementing solutions\, this session provides a safe and supportive environment to ask questions\, share ideas\, and learn from others.

 \;Exclusive Attendance Limit

 \;To ensure meaningful discussion and personalized attention\, participation is limited to 15 attendees per session

Reserve Your Spot

Space is intentionally limited to maintain a high-value\, collaborative experience. Register early to secure your place and discover how AI can help your business become more efficient\, more competitive\, and better positioned for future growth.

 \;Curiosity is encouraged. Questions are welcome. Results are the goal. \;

Meet the Expert: \;

Dr. Jean Hess\, \;Human-Centered AI Strategist \;

Dr. Jean Hess is a strategist\, educator\, and internationally recognized thought leader known for helping organizations make sense of artificial intelligence with clarity and care. Drawing on decades of experience leading large-scale initiatives across education\, technology\, and organizational systems\, she works with leaders to integrate AI in ways that are ethical\, practical\, and human-centered.

Dr. Hess is trusted for her ability to turn complex ideas into clear\, actionable guidance&mdash\;particularly where communication\, decision-making\, and accountability intersect. Rather than focusing on tools or hype\, her work helps organizations understand how AI fits into their culture\, workflows\, and responsibilities\, strengthening trust and consistency as they scale.

Known for her warmth\, insight\, and grounded approach\, Dr. Hess brings calm leadership to conversations about AI\, helping organizations move forward thoughtfully in a rapidly changing landscape.

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