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A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business

A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business

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Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University, in partnership with El Centro Hispano and Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, will host a free seminar from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. The event, led by Alyson Lewis, will be on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in business.  
 
Attendees will learn how to boost productivity, streamline decision-making, and position themselves as forward-thinking leaders in AI adoption.  
 
There is no cost to attend the event, but registration is required by Tuesday, Dec. 2. Attendees can register here
 
This in-person event is made possible at no cost thanks to A-State ASBTDC mission co-sponsors, which include First Community Bank, FNBC Bank, East Arkansas Planning and Development District, Bank OZK, First Security Bank, Capital CDC, Simmons Bank, and Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority.  
 The A-State ASBTDC is supported by the Neil Griffin College of Business and the Office of the Provost. This program is supported by federal funding. Full disclosures available here.  

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