“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, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 5 events, Grow with Google: Gemini Notebook 3rd Annual Celebration of Success| Bronx SBDC Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, From Tenant to Owner: Timing, Financing, and the Playbook for Buying Commercial Real Estate HR Essentials: What to Know Before, During, and After You Hire | ||||
2 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset October Virtual Fast Track to Business | 4 events, Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 11 events, New York Employment Law Updates and Best Practices Business Website 101: From Strategy to Launch NELP-Contract Basics Design & Branding Workshop Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series The Art of Pricing for Profitability Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) Retirement Savings Made Easy: A Guide to New York Secure Choice November 2026 Business First Wednesday | 4 events, Sell Globally Online: Cross-Border E-commerce Without Headaches Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library | 7 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website at the New York Public Library Marketing Basics for Vendors (In-Person Workshop) Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 4 events, “Building a Blog for YOU and YOUR Business” | 8 events, Finding and Developing Your Entrepreneurial Idea Are You Ready to Sell Online this Holiday Season? Grow Globally with Confidence: NY State Global NY Export Programs NELP-Small Business Legal Clinic Where the Gaps Are Hiding in Your Business | |||
3 events, Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 4 events, SBA Surety Bond Program Commercial Leasing with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 3 events, NYS Contractor Financing Program: Scalable Funding to Bridge the Gap to Growth Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 5 events, Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners “Marketing Strategies-with Neuro-Marketing Concepts” Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Strategies to Business Development and Improvement in New Year | |||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 2 events, Grow & Fund Business Booster (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | |||||
1 event, Hustle for Freedom Business Bootcamp 102 Series | 3 events, AI Without the Hype: How It Works and What It Can Do for Small Business AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (Workshop & Drop-in Session) | 6 events, The Importance Of Search In A World With AI Know Your Costs – Own Your Value Beyond Prompts: How to Think About Business Automation Workshop: Launch Your Business (Workshop & Drop-in Session) NELP-Cybersecurity | 4 events, From Idea to Workflow: Building a Simple AI-Assisted Automation SBA Export Programs: Financing and Resources to Grow Globally Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable |
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.

