Practical AI for Small Business
Plain-language AI tools you can try tomorrow. Spend a lunch hour or a morning with me. I'll show you the AI tools you may already have, run real tasks live on screen, and help you sketch a simple plan for your 2027 AI tech stack. No hype.
- TitlePractical AI for Small Business · Session 1 of a multi-part series
LunchTue, Dec 1, 2026 · 11:30 AM–1:00 PM- BreakfastThu, Dec 3, 2026 · 8:30–10:00 AM
- WhereBuffalo Community Center, Buffalo, MN
- CostFree · food provided
- Registerby Friday, Nov 27 · seating limited to 50 people per session
Hosted by 
Meet your host
Dan Amundson
I'm Dan Amundson, and I'll be running these sessions. My job is to keep it plain and practical: real tasks, real tools, and one thing you can try the next day. Questions before the event? Call or text me at 763-373-9272.
What you'll learn
Leave with one or two things you can try tomorrow.
AI basics, where things stand today, and how to set up your 2027 AI tech stack. No tech background needed. The same agenda runs at both sessions.
What's new this quarter
A quick, plain-English update on what changed in the AI tools you may already have.
What AI is and isn't
Where these tools save real time, where they get things wrong, and how to check their work. You're the editor; it's the intern.
How to ask
ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini, basic versions. Tell it four things, then refine.
Four live demos
Turn notes into a quote, answer a late-order email, build a staff schedule, and write a social post, all on screen with made-up examples.
Your 2027 AI tech stack
Five layers, from a reliable connection to security basics, plus a January plan: one task, one tool, a 30-day test.
Using it safely
What never to paste into an AI tool, and how to spot AI-made scams like voice-clone calls and fake invoices.
Who it's for
Buffalo-area business owners and managers
Owners, managers, and office staff who are curious about AI but short on time. Whether you've never opened ChatGPT or you use it every week, you'll pick up something useful.
Two sessions, same content
Pick the one that fits your day.
Both sessions are at Buffalo Community Center in Buffalo, MN.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
- 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
- Buffalo Community Center
- Free · lunch provided
Thursday, December 3, 2026
- 8:30–10:00 AM
- Buffalo Community Center
- Free · breakfast provided
Same agenda at both. Bring a colleague.
The format
Practical, not a tech talk
The same run of show at lunch and at breakfast. Questions are welcome anytime.
- WelcomeThis quarter in AIWhat changed and why it matters to you.
- BasicsAI fundamentalsWhat these tools are, strengths, limits, and how to ask good questions.
- DemosLive demosA customer quote, a customer email, a staff schedule, and a social post, done live with everyday tools.
- PlanYour 2027 AI tech stackFive layers to check and a simple January plan: one task, one tool, a 30-day test.
- ClinicUsing it safely and bring your problemWhat never to paste into AI, and a real task from the room solved live.
- ConnectYour connection and the cloudWhy your connection decides whether these tools feel quick or frustrating.
- Q&AWrap-up and Q&ABring your questions; stay after for one-on-one help.
What's next
Session 1 of a multi-part series
This is Session 1. Later sessions build on it; each opens with a market update and comes with a handout. Come to one or come to all. Future session dates will be announced.
December 2026 · This sessionAI basics & your 2027 tech stack
What the tools are, what they're good and bad at, and a simple plan for the new year.
Planned topicAutomating the busywork
Email, meeting notes, scheduling, invoices, and a look at how your January plan went.
Planned topicAI and security
Voice-clone calls, fake invoices, smarter phishing, and how to protect your business.
Planned topicAI for marketing & customers
Reviews, social posts, your website, and customer replies.
Planned topicYear in review
What changed in 2027 and your 2028 tech stack checkup.
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AI runs in the cloud. Your connection matters.
Every AI tool you'll see works over the internet. Uploading a file, a photo, or a recording uses your upload connection, and a tool that stalls is often the connection, not the AI. Hosted by Buffalo Fiber: fiber internet built and supported right here in Buffalo.
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Price lock through 2031
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Business connection checkup
We'll test your current connection at your location, look at the cloud and AI tools you use, and give you a one-page result. No obligation. Ask at the event, or call or text Dan at 763-373-9272.
FAQ
Questions
Does it cost anything?
No. It's free, and food is provided. Please pre-register so we can plan food and seating.
Are the two sessions different?
No. The lunch-and-learn on Tuesday, December 1 and the breakfast on Thursday, December 3 cover the same agenda. Pick the one that fits your day.
I've never used AI. Is this too advanced?
Not at all. Session 1 starts from the beginning, in plain language. If you can write an email, you can use these tools.
Is this a sales pitch?
No. It's a practical session. There's a short segment on why your internet connection matters for cloud and AI tools, and the connection checkup is there if you want it.
Do I need to bring a laptop?
No. A phone is handy if you want to try things along the way, but everything is shown on the big screen.
What is "bring your problem"?
Tell us a real task when you register, like a quote, a policy, or a tricky customer email. We'll pick one or two to solve live (with names and private details removed).
Can I bring a coworker?
Yes. Enter the number attending on the form so we can plan. Seating is limited to 50 people per session.
Do I need to be a Buffalo Fiber customer?
No. Any local business is welcome, whoever your internet provider is.
How often does the series run?
It's a multi-part series, and this is Session 1. Dates for later sessions are still being set. Each builds on the last, but you can join at any point. Check the box on the form and we'll send you a short recap and the next date.
Who do I contact with questions?
Call or text Dan at 763-373-9272, or visit BuyBuffaloFiber.com.
Pre-register
Save your seat.
Choose Tue, Dec 1 (lunch-and-learn) or Thu, Dec 3 (breakfast) on the form. Please register by Friday, Nov 27. Seating is limited to 50 people per session.
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