State of Carlisle: Unlocking Practical Value with Generative AI
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State of Carlisle: Unlocking Practical Value with Generative AI
Date:
October 17, 2025
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Event Description:
Registration is closed. To join our waitlist, please email mearnst@carlislechamber.org.
State of Carlisle: Unlocking Practical Value with Generative AI
Event Speaker: Collective Intelligence, Inc
Presentation overview:
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for big tech companies! It's here, accessible, and ready to help small and midsized businesses (SMBs) work smarter. This presentation introduces AI and generative AI in plain language, highlights how these technologies can streamline operations, improve customer experience, and open new growth opportunities. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of what AI can (and cannot) do, common use cases relevant to SMBs, and a roadmap for how to get started today while preparing for the future.
Presentation Takeaways:
1. Clarity: Understand what AI and Generative AI are (in practical terms), and how they differ.
2. Application: Learn real-world SMB use cases, from marketing and customer support to data analysis and process automation.
3. Readiness: Gain a framework for evaluating tools, addressing risks, and preparing your business for AI adoption
Meet our speaker - Charles Nordine, Senior Partner at Collective Intelligence Inc
With over 25 years in the Information Technology industry, Charles Nordine began his career as a software engineer and has since led major IT transformation projects, offshore development teams, and enterprise reporting initiatives. He is currently Senior Partner at Collective Intelligence, serves on the TCCP Board of Directors, and is Chair of the Steering Committee for the SCPA NextGen IT Partnership. His expertise spans AI data analytics, advanced security platforms, hybrid cloud, mobile app development, and agile project delivery, with notable achievements including re-platforming a student loan app and migrating high-volume authentication systems to AWS.
Event Speaker: Collective Intelligence, Inc
Presentation overview:
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for big tech companies! It's here, accessible, and ready to help small and midsized businesses (SMBs) work smarter. This presentation introduces AI and generative AI in plain language, highlights how these technologies can streamline operations, improve customer experience, and open new growth opportunities. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of what AI can (and cannot) do, common use cases relevant to SMBs, and a roadmap for how to get started today while preparing for the future.
Presentation Takeaways:
1. Clarity: Understand what AI and Generative AI are (in practical terms), and how they differ.
2. Application: Learn real-world SMB use cases, from marketing and customer support to data analysis and process automation.
3. Readiness: Gain a framework for evaluating tools, addressing risks, and preparing your business for AI adoption
Meet our speaker - Charles Nordine, Senior Partner at Collective Intelligence Inc
With over 25 years in the Information Technology industry, Charles Nordine began his career as a software engineer and has since led major IT transformation projects, offshore development teams, and enterprise reporting initiatives. He is currently Senior Partner at Collective Intelligence, serves on the TCCP Board of Directors, and is Chair of the Steering Committee for the SCPA NextGen IT Partnership. His expertise spans AI data analytics, advanced security platforms, hybrid cloud, mobile app development, and agile project delivery, with notable achievements including re-platforming a student loan app and migrating high-volume authentication systems to AWS.
Event Sponsors:
Location:
Comfort Suites Downtown
10 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
10 S Hanover St
Carlisle, PA 17013
Contact Information:
Morgan Earnst, Events Director
Fees/Admission:
$35 Member
$70 Nonmember
$350 Table of 8
$200 Table of 4
*There is a 4% processing fee on credit card transactions
*Refunds will not be given less than 5 business days prior to event
$70 Nonmember
$350 Table of 8
$200 Table of 4
*There is a 4% processing fee on credit card transactions
*Refunds will not be given less than 5 business days prior to event
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