AI for Small Business: Work Smarter Every Day - #AIWeekNY

Hands-on ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude workshop to help save time with business research, marketing, correspondence and everyday planning.
About this Event

AI can do more than generate content. Used well, it gives you back time on the work already sitting on your desk—customer emails, research, marketing, and everyday planning. This hands-on workshop shows you exactly how, using the three tools that matter most: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.

No coding. No technical background. No prior AI experience. Just practical examples you can put to work immediately.

Who this is for

This workshop is designed for people who run the day-to-day of a business, including:

• Small business owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Office managers
• Solo professionals
• Business operators
• Non-technical professionals

What you'll walk away with

• A clear sense of which AI tool fits which task—and when to reach for each one
• Practical, repeatable ways to save time on writing, research, and marketing
• Confidence to use AI safely and intentionally, not just enthusiastically

🎁 Free attendee gifts

Every attendee receives two ready-to-use resources:

• Company AI Policy — a customizable internal policy to help your team set clear, practical guidelines for AI use.
• Ideal IT Ecosystem Outline for Small Business in 2026 — a straightforward overview of how your AI, IT, cybersecurity, productivity, and technology systems fit together.

Why attend

Small improvements add up. A few minutes saved on a marketing email, an hour saved on research, a faster path from idea to marketing content, a stronger first draft for a customer reply—repeated every day, these shifts change how much you get done. Come see what AI can do with your real, everyday work.

Looking to build with AI? That's our separate Lovable build workshop. This session is the practical, tool-focused companion—perfect on its own or before you dive into building.

Event details

• 📅 Thursday, October 8, 2026
• 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM ET
• 📍 Greater Nexus, 89-14 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
• 🎟️ $4.99

Space is limited. Bring your laptop and a few real business tasks you'd like to make easier.

This event is part of #AIWeekNY by Pulse NYC — a community-led festival celebrating innovation across the AI ecosystem. More at https://pulse.nyc/ai-week/

This event is organized by Queens AI.

AI should be accessible to every business. Queens AI brings practical, plain-English AI to business owners and executives who are aiming to leverage AI to its fullest potential so their businesses can continue to thrive and grow. For more information, please visit the Queens AI website.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PM
Welcome + Foundations
Host: Taslim Khan

Info: A quick look at what an ideal small-business technology ecosystem looks like in 2026, where AI fits, and what a strong AI policy includes.

🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:35 PM
ChatGPT
Host: Zubair Hossain

Info: Practical ways to use it in your everyday work.

🕑: 06:35 PM - 07:00 PM
Google Gemini
Host: George Baroi

Info: Applying it to research, content, and marketing tasks.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:25 PM
Claude
Host: Zubair Hossain

Info: Using it for writing and customer-facing communication.

🕑: 07:25 PM - 07:30 PM
Question and Answer Round
Host: George Baroi & Zubair Hossain

Info: Get your questions answered.

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Hands-On Practice + Conversation

Info: Try the tools, ask questions, and explore how they fit your business.