Free, In-Person AI Training for Small Businesses Nationwide

Shanique Streete
Executive Director, Resilient Communities

Published

April 29, 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, supported by Google, that equips small businesses with practical, foundational AI skills to help them grow, stay competitive, and contribute to stronger local economies.

Through this partnership, participating chambers will play a vital role in delivering hands‑on, accessible AI training tailored to the real-world needs of local entrepreneurs. As trusted community institutions, state and local chambers are uniquely positioned to meet small businesses where they are and support entrepreneurs across Main Street America on their AI journey.

To support these efforts, the U.S. Chamber Foundation will provide implementation partners with programmatic support, resources, and technical assistance to host in‑person training sessions in their communities. These workshops are designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses of all backgrounds, with no prior technical experience required.

Below is a list of state and local chambers that will begin hosting in‑person training sessions to help small businesses use AI to save time, better engage customers, and unlock new opportunities.

Alabama: Mobile Chamber of Commerce

Arizona: Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

Arkansas: Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce

California: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Metro Chamber

Colorado: Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce

Delaware: Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce

Georgia: Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce

Hawaii: Hawaii Chamber of Commerce

Illinois: Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Iowa: Greater Mason City Chamber of Commerce, Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce

Kentucky: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Louisiana: Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce, Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce

Maryland: Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Massachusetts: Chelsea Chamber of Commerce

Michigan: Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota: Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce, St. Paul Area Chamber

Mississippi: Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

Missouri: Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Kearney Chamber of Commerce

Nebraska: Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Holdrege Area Chamber of Commerce

New Jersey: New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce

New York: Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Ohio: Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

Oregon: Canby Area Chamber of Commerce

Pennsylvania: Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership

South Carolina: Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce

South Dakota: Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

Texas: Frisco Chamber of Commerce, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Longview Chamber of Commerce, Hillsboro Texas Area Chamber of Commerce, The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Virginia: Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, Reston Chamber of Commerce, Top of Virginia Regional Chamber

Wisconsin: Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Wyoming: Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce

Small businesses interested in attending in-person trainings are encouraged to visit their local chamber’s website for details on upcoming Small Business B(AI)sics sessions.