“Small businesses that are all in on adopting AI and other emerging technologies are growing, competing, and achieving success on a larger scale. AI allows small businesses — who many times do not have the staff or resources of their competitors — to punch above their weight. ” Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center
Seeking artificial intelligence expertise and solutions?
AI is not just a buzzword. It is a valuable addition to the toolkits of small business owners who want to stay competitive in today’s technology-oriented market. The incorporation of AI into key small business functions can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen customer experiences. The New York SBDC can offer guidance to small business owners looking to use AI in capacities like:
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2 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) AI-Powered Finance: What Entrepreneurs Should Know Now | 2 events, Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business | 2 events, | ||||
1 event, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) | 3 events, NELP Intellectual Property Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 4 events, How the NYC Dept. of Small Business Services Can Assist Your Business QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | ||||
3 events, Entrepreneurship FastTrac Spring 2026 cohort (In-Person Event Jamestown NY) Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | 5 events, The Price is Right “Government Contracting series II “Certifications for Government Contracts” IN-PERSON: Building a New Business Website at the New York Public Library | 2 events, Protect What You Build IP Series with the USPTO: How to File a Federal Trademark Application | ||||
1 event, QuickBooks Simplified: From Setup to Understanding Your Numbers (free 6-hour series) | 3 events, IN-PERSON: Small Business Website Workday at the Brooklyn Public Library Sustainable Finance for Small Businesses | 0 events, | 2 events, Grants for R&D: SBIR and STTR Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Sustainable Marketing for Small Businesses | 1 event, Government Contracting Series III “Marketing to the Government Agencies” | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
A 2024 study by the US Chamber of Commerce found that 91% of small businesses owners believe AI will promote business growth and 76% have plans to incorporate new technologies, like AI. The NYSBDC can provide guidance as you select and implement solutions to maximize the positive impact AI can have on your business.

