Economic Development

MD SBDC - AI Roadmap for SMBs: A Practical Guide from Readiness to ROI
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MD, United States
This workshop is a hands-on training designed to help small and midsize businesses understand, prepare for, and successfully adopt artificial intelligence. Drawing on both scientific research and real-world industry experience, this workshop demystifies AI and provides a clear, actionable framework for leaders who want to leverage AI without unnecessary risk or wasted investment. Participants will learn how to assess their organization’s AI readiness, identify high-value and low-risk use cases, avoid common pitfalls that have led to enterprise AI failures, and design pilots that generate measurable ROI. We will introduce an AI readiness maturity ladder, explore practical barriers faced by SMBs, and outline step-by-step strategies for scaling successful pilots. Presneter, Sina Faridimehr, Ph.D.; Founder & CEO Enerytics.
Please use the following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18410?embedded=0

MD SBDC - How to Build a Professional Website Using AI—For Free (or Close to It)
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:15
Somewhere along the way, you were told a website costs a fortune and takes forever. That was true once. It isn’t anymore. In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how AI and modern templates have shattered the old rules—and how you can build a site that looks like you hired a pro, even if your budget says otherwise. You’ll walk away not just with a website, but with the confidence that you built something right. Something that finally makes you look as real as you are. Presenter, Antonio Guerrero; Systematic Business Marketing.
Please use the following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18450?embedded=0
