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Small Business B(AI)sics: Free AI Training for Maryland Businesses and Employees
Aug 25, 2026
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, delivered to Maryland's business community by the Maryland Chamber Foundation to help small businesses use AI to grow and stay competitive.
We won't just talk about what AI can do. We'll show you how to use it. This free in-person training session is built around the real challenges small business owners, their employees, entrepreneurs and anyone looking to start their own businessface every day — no tech background needed, just practical tools you can start using immediately.
What You'll Walk Away With
AI skills that work for your business:
- Sharpen your marketing to attract new customers and strengthen relationships with the people who keep coming back.
- Get more time back in your day by automating the tasks that slow you down so you can focus on what you do best.
- Make smarter decisions by discovering what's working and what's not, and finding new opportunities for your business.
Join Us for Free, In-Person Training
Register for the Maryland Chamber Foundation's free, in-person training on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the Comcast Regional Office located at 8031 Corporate Dr, Nottingham, MD.
Space is limited to 80 attendees — register early to secure your spot for training.
Meet Your Trainer: Bryan Clayton
Bryan is the Founder and CEO of BC Consulting Group, where he helps pharmaceutical, biotech and eClinical organizations adopt AI in ways that actually move the needle on operations. His work blends hands-on AI development with executive advisory and live training, a combination that lets him sit equally well with a software engineering team and a room of senior leaders.
