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The Capital Region SBDC was please to host Congressman Paul Tonko and Dean Paquita Davis-Friday for our AI workshop on July 30th. The workshop was attended by 45 small business owners and economic development partners.
AI in Action: Practical AI for Small Business
In-Person Workshop
Thursday, July 30th
8:30 a.m. - Networking/Light Refreshments
9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Congressman Tonko Introduction
9:15 a.m. - Congressman Tonko Remarks
9:30 a.m. - Prompt Engineering
10:30 a.m. - Break
10:45 a.m. - Practical Application of Prompts for Business Use
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
$10,000 National Grant
Apply once in 2026 and you'll remain eligible for
$10,000 grants awarded throughout the year.
Who Can Apply?
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply. Owners of multiple businesses may apply for one business only. See national grant FAQs for more information.
How do I Apply?
Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year.
When Will I Hear Back?
Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants. If you are not selected in a given month, your application will remain under consideration for the remainder of 2026. All applicants will receive a final decision by January 12, 2027.
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