INTRO TO AI

What to Expect:

• Clear, easy-to-understand instruction
  
• Real-world examples and use cases
  
• Practical tips you can apply immediately

Event Details:

📅 January 31, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM

📍 Innovate Hub – Center for Entrepreneurs

What You’ll Learn:

✔ What ChatGPT is and how it works

✔ How to use ChatGPT confidently and responsibly

✔ How to set it up for your specific business needs

✔ Real-world use cases for writing, planning, research, and productivity

✔ Prompting strategies to get clearer, more accurate results

✔ Best practices around ethics, privacy, and data awareness

Stephanie L. Johnson

Workshop Facilitator

Stephanie L. Johnson is an AI strategist and business consultant, owner of The Downtown Business Collective, and founder of AI in the South—a movement dedicated to making artificial intelligence practical, accessible, and useful for small businesses across the Southern region.

Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurs confidently integrate AI into their daily operations in ways that are realistic, ethical, and immediately applicable. Stephanie specializes in bridging the gap between emerging technology and real-world business needs, empowering owners to use AI as a tool for growth, efficiency, and sustainability.

Deeply engaged in local and regional business ecosystems, Stephanie works closely with small business owners, local libraries, chambers of commerce—including the Southern Black Chamber of Commerce—technical college systems, and community stakeholders to support workforce readiness, business growth, and economic development. She is frequently sought out as an advisory resource, helping entrepreneurs think through strategy, systems, and next steps as they scale.

Known for her approachable, “heels-on-the-ground” mentoring style, Stephanie collaborates with community partners to deliver hands-on workshops, trainings, and mentoring programs designed for small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs. Her work meets people where they are, providing clarity, confidence, and practical tools to move forward in an increasingly digital world.