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AI Fluency Badge
When: Oct. 5, 12:00PM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Monday(s) October 5, 12, 26 and November 9, 16, 23, and 30
12-2pm
*There will be no class on October 19 or Nov 2.
This course introduces entrepreneurs to the technology tools reshaping how small businesses operate and scale. Participants will explore automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and free up time for higher-value work, learn how AI agents can support day-to-day operations and decision-making, and discover strategies for streamlining workflows to boost efficiency across the business. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to identify the right technology solutions for their business and put them to work.
Topics covered:
i. Automation
ii. Agents
iii. Streamlining Workflow
12-2pm
*There will be no class on October 19 or Nov 2.
This course introduces entrepreneurs to the technology tools reshaping how small businesses operate and scale. Participants will explore automation to eliminate repetitive tasks and free up time for higher-value work, learn how AI agents can support day-to-day operations and decision-making, and discover strategies for streamlining workflows to boost efficiency across the business. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to identify the right technology solutions for their business and put them to work.
Topics covered:
i. Automation
ii. Agents
iii. Streamlining Workflow
Office Hours with Ryan Chapin
When: Dec. 8, 9:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
Need help working through a business
challenge or exploring your next move?
Join Ryan Chapin for monthly office hours.
Receive personalized guidance, fresh
perspectives, and practical advice to help move
your business forward.
Topics You Can Discuss:
challenge or exploring your next move?
Join Ryan Chapin for monthly office hours.
Receive personalized guidance, fresh
perspectives, and practical advice to help move
your business forward.
Topics You Can Discuss:
- Business model and pricing questions
- Marketing and customer acquisition strategies
- Funding and financing opportunities
- Operations and scaling challenges
- Brainstorming ideas and problem-solving
Business Circle
When: Dec. 15, 10:00AM
Where: Center for Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Hagerstown Community College
Description
This members-only experience is designed for business owners who are ready to grow with intention, clarity, and support. This is not your typical networking group. It’s a professionally facilitated, monthly advisory circle where you’ll engage in real conversations, work through challenges, and gain valuable perspective from fellow business owners.
Each session is designed to help you:
The Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month in a focused, supportive environment built around thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth—because running a business shouldn’t feel like something you have to figure out alone.
Each session is designed to help you:
- Work through real business challenges
- Gain insight from experienced peers
- Strengthen your decision-making and strategy
- Stay accountable to your goals
The Circle meets the third Tuesday of every month in a focused, supportive environment built around thoughtful leadership and sustainable growth—because running a business shouldn’t feel like something you have to figure out alone.