“Small businesses that are all in on adopting AI and other emerging technologies are growing, competing, and achieving success on a larger scale. AI allows small businesses — who many times do not have the staff or resources of their competitors — to punch above their weight. ” Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center
Seeking artificial intelligence expertise and solutions?
AI is not just a buzzword. It is a valuable addition to the toolkits of small business owners who want to stay competitive in today’s technology-oriented market. The incorporation of AI into key small business functions can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen customer experiences. The New York SBDC can offer guidance to small business owners looking to use AI in capacities like:
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2 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 4 events, Artificial Intelligence Basics Government Contracting | Bronx SBDC Basic Bookkeeping Using QuickBooks Online | 4 events, Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Storytelling… A Compelling Marketing Tool Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable | ||||
1 event, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) | 4 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) NELP Commercial Leasing Building a Smart Business | 5 events, “Government Contracting series I “Doing Business with the Government” Start Smart: Ask the Experts Panel Intro to AI in Marketing | 3 events, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic | |||
3 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA | 5 events, Welcome to the SBDC Info Session Storytelling… A Compelling Marketing Tool Doing Business with the Federal Government Mastering Your Business Data with AI Notebooks | 2 events, | 3 events, Government Contracting series III “Marketing to the Government Agencies” Protect What You Build IP Series with the USPTO: Intellectual Property Basics | |||
2 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) Contracts & Risk Management for Small Business Owners | 3 events, Supercharging Small Businesses with AI Develop a 2026 AI Business Strategy | 3 events, Government Contracting Series II “Certifications for Government Contracts “ | ||||
2 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) AI-Powered Finance: What Entrepreneurs Should Know Now | 2 events, Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business | 2 events, |
A 2024 study by the US Chamber of Commerce found that 91% of small businesses owners believe AI will promote business growth and 76% have plans to incorporate new technologies, like AI. The NYSBDC can provide guidance as you select and implement solutions to maximize the positive impact AI can have on your business.

