Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies

QUEEN CREEK, AZ – Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics to Queen Creek and San Tan Valley. Small Business B(AI)sics is a national initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google, that aims to equip small businesses with practical AI skills.

AI adoption among small businesses has more than doubled since 2023. Entrepreneurs using AI report saving time, improving customer service, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Small Business B(AI)sics aims to train 40,000 U.S. entrepreneurs over the next three years through a mix of in-person workshops and digital learning resources.

“Being selected as one of only two chambers in Arizona to participate in this initiative is an incredible opportunity for our business community,” said Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce. “Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential business tool, and we’re proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber Foundation to provide local entrepreneurs with practical, hands-on training they can immediately apply to save time, increase productivity, and grow their businesses.”

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Marc DeCourcey, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce to bring practical, no cost- AI training to local entrepreneurs and helping them innovate, compete, and thrive.”

What you’ll learn:

• Build a strong foundation: From data protection to ethical AI use, learn AI basics and best practices
• Save time and boost efficiency: Discover AI tools that work with platforms you already use
• Improve what’s working: Use AI to analyze your business and identify growth opportunities
• Get actionable steps: Walk away with a plan to implement AI in your business immediately

The first training will be held in-person at 22343 E Ryan Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 on Monday, September 14th from 8:30am – 10:30am. Space is limited to 50 attendees per session. Small businesses and entrepreneurs can sign up via Small Business B(AI)sics – Queen Creek Chamber to express their interest in attending the training. For question or additional information, contact Kim at kim@queencreekchamber.com.

About Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

We were formed in 2002 to solve problems so you can thrive because strong businesses create strong communities.

About Small Business B(AI)sics
Small Business B(AI)sics is a national training initiative from the U.S. Chamber of CommerceFoundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google. Over the next three years, the program will offer free, practical in-person and digital training to help 40,000 small businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities—today and tomorrow.