AI Made Practical: The Big Picture for Business - Altona

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Join the Altona & District Chamber of Commerce for an engaging, hands-on AI workshop led by Emelio Brown from IntriTech. Learn how artificial intelligence can help your business save time, improve efficiency, strengthen your marketing, generate leads, and support growth through practical, real-world applications. This workshop is designed for businesses at all stages of their AI journey—from those wondering where to start to those already using AI and looking for ways to take the next step. Topics will include: AI as Your Everyday Executive Assistant – Discover how AI can help manage everyday tasks, organize information, draft communications, prepare for meetings, summarize documents, brainstorm ideas, and give you valuable time back in your day. AI Fundamentals & Prompt Engineering – Learn how AI works, how to communicate effectively with AI tools, and how better prompts can produce better results. AI for Marketing & Lead Generation – Explore practical ways to use AI to create content, develop campaigns, understand your audience, generate new ideas, and support sales and lead-generation efforts. Introduction to AI Agents – Learn what AI agents are, how they differ from traditional AI tools, and how businesses can begin using them to automate workflows and repetitive processes. AI Tools: Which to Use and When – With new AI tools emerging constantly, learn how to determine which tools make sense for different tasks and where they can add the most value to your business. AI Ethics, Privacy & Responsible Use – Understand important considerations around privacy, confidential information, accuracy, security, and the responsible use of AI in the workplace. Building an AI Roadmap for Your Business – Identify where AI can have the greatest impact in your organization and develop practical next steps for incorporating it into your operations. Participants will leave with actionable ideas and practical strategies they can begin applying in their own organizations right away. Cost: $25 for Members/ $40 for Non-members | Advanced Registration is Required Registration Deadline: October 29th, 2026 Lunch, Refreshments and Snacks will be provided! Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your use of AI, this session will help you understand how AI can become a valuable part of your business toolkit - and how to use it effectively, responsibly, and with purpose. About the presenter, Emelio Brown from IntriTech is a technology and business solutions professional who helps organizations identify practical ways to use technology to improve productivity, streamline operations, and support business growth. Through IntriTech's focus on being a "Growth & Technology Partner," Emelio works with businesses to explore real-world AI applications that can be implemented effectively and responsibly. This event is part of Manitoba AI Pathways (MAP), a provincial initiative that equips chambers and SMEs with practical training, tools, and supports to accelerate AI readiness and competitiveness. MAP is delivered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Province of Manitoba.