Free AI Training for Small Businesses: Marketing, AI & Business Growth
Schedule
Tue Mar 24 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
San Jacinto College South | Houston, TX
About this Event
Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses operate, communicate, and compete. Join Houston business strategist Jean’ Austin for a free AI training designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can improve marketing, customer engagement, and operational efficiency.
Hosted in partnership with San Jacinto College, this session is part of a three-part training series created to help small business owners move from education to implementation to measurable economic growth.
Small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, yet only one in four small businesses currently uses AI in daily operations. This training aims to close that gap by introducing accessible AI tools and practical strategies for entrepreneurs.
Participants will learn how to combine human expertise with AI tools to create smarter marketing strategies, improve decision making, and position their businesses for long term growth.
What You Will Learn
Participants will be introduced to beginner friendly artificial intelligence tools and strategies including:
• Using AI to improve marketing and customer communication
• Prompt engineering and contextual prompting for better AI results
• Smart model selection for different business tasks
• AI tools including Microsoft Azure Copilot and Google Gemini
• Practical ways AI can increase productivity and efficiency while preserving authentic human interactions
Who Should Attend
• Small business owners
• Entrepreneurs and startups
• Women owned businesses
• Veteran owned businesses
• Professionals interested in AI and marketing
• Anyone looking to improve business efficiency using AI
About the Instructor
Jean’ Austin (pronounced “ZHAHN”) is the CEO and Managing Partner of Austin Business Strategies. With more than 18 years of experience, he helps small to midsize businesses develop the clarity, capacity, and credibility required to compete in procurement and supplier ecosystems.
He is the creator of the BANKREADY® framework, which helps entrepreneurs build the financial structure and operational systems needed to pursue capital, contracts, and sustainable growth.
Organizer Contact
Innovating Marketing Group
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 346-980-9062
Where is it happening?
San Jacinto College South, 13735 Beamer Road, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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