Join Hiring Our Heroes, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Virginia Tech for an engaging roundtable breakfast designed specifically for small business owners, powered by Google.
 
This intimate gathering will bring together entrepreneurs from a variety of industries to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of small business. Whether you're already using AI or just starting to explore its potential, this is your chance to share your experiences, learn from peers, and help shape the resources that support small business innovation.

What to Expect

We’ll dive into three interactive sessions:

•  AI in Small Business Operations
  Discover how small businesses are using AI to boost productivity, spark creativity, and drive growth—with real-world examples and peer insights.
   
• Addressing Barriers to AI Adoption
  Let’s talk about what’s getting in the way. From cost and complexity to trust and training, we’ll explore the challenges small businesses face when adopting AI.
   
• AI Tools and Trainings: Where to Look
  Where do you go to learn about new tech? We’ll discuss how small businesses find, evaluate, and implement digital tools—and what support they need to succeed.

 
This is more than a discussion—it’s a chance to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a growing community of small business leaders navigating the AI landscape.

July 15, 2025
8 - 10 a.m.
Arrival & check-in begin at 8 a.m., with a light networking breakfast served from 8 - 8:20 a.m.

Location
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
3625 Potomac Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22305