AI + Digital Empowerment

The Chamber of Commerce has officially launched a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower local businesses by helping them harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (

A I

) and digital technologies. This multi-faceted project aims to provide companies with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace.

By offering a range of entry points, our initiative ensures that every business, regardless of its current technical expertise, has the opportunity to enhance its digital capabilities and stay competitive.

The Manhattan AI Accelerator

Toolkits to Master AI

Events and Product Demos

The Chamber hosts a continuous schedule of programming open to all Chamber members. These events are designed to foster a culture of digital empowerment and continuous learning across the local business community. The lineup includes:

Digital Empowerment Webinars: Ongoing events covering foundational topics like digital marketing, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and data literacy.
AI in Action Showcases: Events featuring local businesses that have successfully implemented $A I$ , sharing their case studies and tangible results.
Tech-Connect Mixers: Informal networking events designed to connect traditional businesses with local tech talent, startups, and service providers.

NOTE: Businesses have the ability to co-brand a webinar or product demo with the Chamber to showcase their tech products to the Chamber's small business community. There is a fee. Contact info@manhattancc.org for details.

Innovation Roundtable

The Chamber’s Innovation Roundtable curates intimate events that provide intel and high-level networking to growth-stage company founders in the three sectors driving New York City’s innovation economy: life sciences, tech, and the green economy. Current activities include:

Curated discussions. In 2024, the Roundtable curated three sit-down morning meetings for ~50 attendees each on the following topics:
- The Future of NYC’s Entrepreneurial Tech Industry
- Capital Summit on The Skyline: Exploring Funding Sources for Growth
- Climate Week NYC: Climate Leadership and Sustainable Infrastructure
Founders Lounge mixers. These evening mixers feature high-level guest speakers in a relaxing lounge environment. About 75 attendees.

The Roundtable co-chairs are Jason Dodier, CCO & Co-Founder of GRAIN EcoSystem and Jay Norris, CEO & Co-Founder of Guesst. Both are Chamber Board members.

Chamber membership level required to participate: Business Builder, Business Booster, Industry insider, or Chairman's Circle (NOT included at Networker membership level).

AI + Digital Empowerment

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