AI for Business
Practical Tools You Can Use Today
WORK SMARTER.COMMUNICATE BETTER.MOVE FORWARD
5 Week In-Person Training
Tuesday's from 1pm-2:30pm starting March 17th thru April 14th, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how business gets done — and organizations that adopt it now gain a measurable competitive advantage. Those who act move faster, communicate more effectively, and operate with greater efficiency. This comprehensive 5-week course is designed to equip participants with the practical expertise needed to harness AI tools to elevate their business operations.

From foundational principles to real-world implementation, attendees will master AI essentials, develop custom master prompts, and build practical applications they can immediately deploy. Grounded in a growth-oriented approach, this course empowers professionals to confidently integrate AI into their daily workflows and strategic initiatives by the end of the program.
 

Each session is taught in person in a small, discussion-driven cohort, with live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and practical assignments between sessions so you can immediately apply what you learn.

Bring your laptop — and leave with the tools, confidence, and workflow to work smarter, communicate better, and move your business forward.

Weekly Focus & Outcomes
Week 1 – Build Your AI Foundation
Create a custom, business-ready AI “master prompt” and learn how to get useful, reliable results.

Week 2 – Write Faster, Communicate Better
Draft emails, responses, and content that still sound like you.

Week 3 – AI for Marketing & Customers
Support outreach, messaging, and customer communication.

Week 4 – Visuals & Branding
Create slides, visuals, and simple branded materials—no design skills required.

Week 5 – Your AI Workflow
Leave with a repeatable AI workflow you can continue using after the course.

At The Chamber Board Room
202 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58201

12:30 pm Registration Check-In
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Seminar

$795 per chamber member or $995 for non-chamber attendees.
Limited spots are available so sign up NOW!

The Chamber is proud to present an engaging 5 week AI seminar. We hope you enjoy it!

March Brown Bag
"If I only had more time...!"
A Practical Seminar on Taking Control of Your Day



 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
11:30 am – 1:00 pm 
$25/Member & $35/Non Member
(Includes Lunch)


"If I only had more time...!"

Are constantly shifting priorities, nonstop interruptions, overflowing inboxes, and piles of paperwork running your day instead of you?

If you feel stretched thin and reactive more often than proactive, you’re not alone.

In this practical and engaging Brown Bag session, Dr. Dennis “Denny” Elbert will share proven time management principles, along with realistic tools you can begin using immediately. You’ll learn how to better prioritize, reduce distractions, manage email and paperwork more effectively, and focus your time where it matters most.

Walk away with strategies to regain control of your schedule, improve productivity, and reduce daily stress.

Featured speaker:
Dennis "Denny" Elbert, PhD

Dr. Dennis “Denny” Elbert is Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration at the University of North Dakota. During his career at UND, he delivered more than 600 workshops and seminars on topics including strategic planning, time management, delegation, teamwork, customer service, and accountability.

In retirement, Denny remains active in board leadership and consulting. He is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, a Vietnam and Cambodia veteran, and was inducted into the U.S. Army ROTC National Hall of Fame in 2022.

   

 

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