Small Business Solutions Hub Program - Sept. 2023
A.I. & Small Business: Insights for Practical Integration
Friday, September 29th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hybrid Format: In-person and virtual attendees welcome!
A.I. is transforming the technological landscape and is more accessible than ever. How can small businesses utilize A.I. as a tool for productivity, enhance efficiency, and implement it responsibly? Join our next installment of the Small Business Solutions Hub for insights on how A.I. can benefit businesses and what risks should be considered to implement it into operations safely and responsibly.
Program starts at 12pm, with in-person beginning at 11:30am for a light lunch sponsored by Ziply Fiber.
Program Speakers:
A.I. as a Productivity Tool
Erik Dreyer-Goldman
CEO
Ask Erik Computer Services
Erik Dreyer-Goldman is a seasoned IT professional with over 40 years of experience in the industry. As the founder and owner of Ask Erik Computer Services, a highly regarded IT Services company based in Eugene, Oregon, he has been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge technology solutions to businesses since 2006. Erik is Microsoft Certified and a Microsoft Partner.
In addition to his IT expertise, Erik is also a dedicated family man, happily married to his wife Ivy for 30 years. When he's not shaping the future of technology, you'll find Erik walking his dog, attending concerts, cheering for the Ducks at sporting events, enjoying fishing, and selflessly volunteering for multiple organizations.
Generative AI: How To Be Safe & Secure
Chuck Dinsfriend
Information Technology Manager
Willamalane Park and Recreation District
- Chuck Dinsfriend is the Information Technology Manager for Willamalane Park and Recreation District. He has over 25 years as an Information Technology leader in K12 Education, Nonprofit, and Park and Recreation organizations. He has focused on cyber security and disaster recovery/business continuity as well as system integration of hybrid cloud and on premises systems. He holds an MBA from World Institute of Religious Education as well as certifications from ITIL, Novell, Microsoft and others. He has spoken at three ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education ) conferences (2013, 2015, 2016) as well as presentations at several regional conferences.
Date and Time
Friday Sep 29, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Good Morning,
Thank you for registering for tomorrow’s Small Business Solutions Hub Program where you will get insights on how businesses can implement A.I. into operations. Erik Dreyer-Goldman from Ask Erik Computer Services will cover A.I.’s potential benefits for businesses, and Chuck Dinsfriend will talk about how businesses can implement the technology safely.
We are excited to host the in-person attendees for a networking half hour starting at 11:30am, here at the Chamber, 101 S A St, Springfield, OR 97477, followed by the Hybrid Program.
For those who registered as virtual attendees, please join the meeting via the zoom link below. The program will begin promptly at 12:00pm.
Springfield Chamber is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Small Business Solutions Hub
Time: Sep 29, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Location
This program will be a hybrid format, with both in person and virtual attendees welcome. The in person location is the Springfield Chamber - 101 South A Street, Springfield OR
Fees/Admission
Free to Springfield Chamber Members
Contact Information
Mary Ann Reilly, Workforce & Business Dev. Program Specialist
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