Small Business B(AI)sics Training Program

Small Business B(AI)sics Training Program is sponsored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (supported by Google. org's AI Opportunity Fund). This national AI training program, supported by Google.

org's AI Opportunity Fund, equips small businesses and entrepreneurs with practical artificial intelligence skills through on-demand virtual training and in-person classes.

Free, In-Person AI Training for Small Businesses Nationwide | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Site search Enter your search query Submit Free, In-Person AI Training for Small Businesses Nationwide The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce the state and local chambers bringing free AI trainings directly to small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country.

Small business leaders participate in an AI workshop at the U.S. Chamber Foundation in Washington, D. C.

Executive Director, Resilient Communities Small Business B(AI)sics is a national initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, supported by Google, that equips small businesses with practical, foundational AI skills to help them grow, stay competitive, and contribute to stronger local economies.

Through this partnership, participating chambers will play a vital role in delivering hands‑on, accessible AI training tailored to the real-world needs of local entrepreneurs. As trusted community institutions, state and local chambers are uniquely positioned to meet small businesses where they are and support entrepreneurs across Main Street America on their AI journey.

To support these efforts, the U.S. Chamber Foundation will provide implementation partners with programmatic support, resources, and technical assistance to host in‑person training sessions in their communities. These workshops are designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses of all backgrounds, with no prior technical experience required.

Below is a list of state and local chambers that will begin hosting in‑person training sessions to help small businesses use AI to save time, better engage customers, and unlock new opportunities.

Implementation Partners Alabama: Mobile Chamber of Commerce Arizona: Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Arkansas: Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce California: Sacramento Metro Chamber Colorado: Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce Delaware: Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce Georgia: Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce Hawaii: Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Illinois: Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iowa: Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce, Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Kentucky: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Louisiana: Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Maryland: Maryland Chamber of Commerce Michigan: Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Mississippi: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Missouri: Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Foundation Nebraska: Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce New York: Buffalo Niagara Partnership Ohio: Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Oregon: Canby Area Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania: Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership South Carolina: Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, Greenville Chamber of Commerce South Dakota: Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Texas: Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce Virginia: Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, Reston Chamber of Commerce, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber Wisconsin: Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Wyoming: Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Small businesses interested in attending in-person trainings are encouraged to visit their local chamber’s website for details on upcoming Small Business B(AI)sics sessions.

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