NIA Coaching & Connections Networking Event Topic: Trust-First AI Strategy

Schedule

Thu Apr 16 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Dave & Buster's Edina | Edina, MN

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Guest speaker, Tanya Troska, provides high-level guidance on keeping trust-building a priority when leveraging AI to grow brand awareness!
About this Event

Welcome to the Coaching & Connections, a Networking and Masterclass event. This month's topic is: Beyond the Goal: A Framework for 2026 Success!


Guest Presenter and founder of the award-winning business, Back2Basics, LLC, Tanya Troska, will lead a high-level discussion and presentation on thoughtfully and strategically leveraging AI tools to help business owners improve and grow brand trust.

This presentation will give attendees a sneak peek into Back2Basics' full-day workshop, provide them with food for thought, and concrete ways for service-based businesses to start implementing AI as part of their day-to-day marketing strategies and tasks. This is aimed at helping you save time and money, improve proficiency, and grow and protect consumer trust in your business brand.

Walk away with...

  • more direction,
  • additional resources,
  • and an opportunity for networking with colleagues,
  • PLUS a special offer for those who want to learn more through one of Back2Basics 1 and 2-day workshops or private consulting opportunities!


Join us at Dave & Buster's Edina (Southdale) location on April 16th at 3:00 PM (CT) for an afternoon of growth and networking.



Reduced ticket pricing for active NIA Twin Cities members.

β†’ $10 for active members with advance reservations ($25 at the door)

β†’ $25 (plus fees), for non-NIA Twin Cities members

The ticket price includes access to a professionally presented training topic, networking social, and one free drink ticket per attendee.




MEET OUR GUEST PRESENTER:
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Tanya Troska is an award-winning brand manager and founder of Back2Basics, LLC - a small local brand-first agency that supports independent small business owners in service-first related industries. Tanya has helped over 200 business owners successfully design, curate, care for, or retire and transition their brands over the course of two decades.

From a time before social media to a time when AI is taking center stage, Tanya has been there with small business leaders, locking arms and providing them with sound practices to help them design, establish, grow, and protect the integrity of local brands as they transition through the lifecycle of their business journey.

With more than 15 years of experience as a brand coach, 30+ years of entrepreneurship, and a long list of personal trials, trip-ups, and triumphs, Tanya is uniquely positioned to help independent business professionals do more for their brand with less stress, time, and personal resource commitment.

She currently lives in the NW metro area of Minneapolis with her husband of 20 years, has three adult children, two amazing rescue dogs, and five personality-rich felines.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Sign-in & Drink Orders

Info: Sign in, meet the host and presenter, find a good seat, and place your order. Each attendee will receive one free drink order courtesy of NIA Twin Cities. Additional drinks or food purchases are your responsibility.


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Featured Presentation
Host: Tanya Troska

Info: Our guest speaker, Tanya Troska, will take attendees on a journey of brand-defining AI-empowered content strategies designed to help improve brand authority and consumer trust.


πŸ•‘: 04:35 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking

Info: Stick around for optional free networking time with our host, guest speaker, and other professional attendees.


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Where is it happening?

Dave & Buster's Edina, 500 Southdale Center, Edina, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.90 to USD 31.09

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