Time to Innovate
Date and time
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Location
Online
Organizer
Anthony Myles
amyles@fgcu.edu
239-745-3725
Host organization
SBDC at FGCU
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
Time to Innovate is a practical AI workshop built specifically for small businesses that want to grow smarter, not just faster. You’ll learn how to use AI to generate marketing ideas, improve customer communication, and sharpen decision-making without needing a big budget or technical team. We’ll walk through real small-business scenarios—like creating social posts, drafting email campaigns, designing simple sales scripts, and organizing customer feedback into clear next steps. You’ll also explore how AI can support operations, from scheduling and documentation to basic data analysis and process improvement. The workshop emphasizes responsible use, including protecting customer information, avoiding common AI mistakes, and keeping your brand voice consistent. You’ll leave with a set of ready-to-use prompts, a simple innovation roadmap, and a short list of high-impact AI use cases you can implement right away.