As the largest regional chamber of commerce in WNY, we bring approximately 4,500 people together each year via an unprecedented number of events, meetings, and workshops. Designed to facilitate networking opportunities, encourage business development, support professional development, and drive business advocacy, there is a BNP event for every member of your organization.Â
Small Business B(AI)sics
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (9:30 AM - 11:30 AM) (EST)
Description
The BNP will host a free Small Business B(AI)sics training session—a hands-on workshop where local entrepreneurs learn to use AI tools for marketing, customer service, scheduling, inventory management, and more. No tech background required.
This is part of a national initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google, to train 40,000 small business owners over the next three years.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• Small business owners and entrepreneurs
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
9:30am – 11:30am
WHERE:
Buffalo Niagara Partnership
79 Perry St., Ste. 200
Buffalo, NY 14203
WHY IT MATTERS: AI adoption among small businesses has more than doubled since 2023. High-tech adopters see growth in sales and profits ahead of low-tech small businesses.
This free training helps level the playing field for local businesses competing in an AI-driven economy.
Free Event
79 Perry St.
Buffalo, NY 14203 United States
SHRM Credits
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership has officially been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this certification, participants in our qualified educational trainings and other HR-related programming will now have the opportunity to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).