AI Essentials: Train-the-Trainer Series to Empower Small Business Growth

CAMEO Network is a national micro-business association made up of 400 organizations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to furthering Micro-Business development with small and micro-business financing such as loans and credit, technical assistance and business management training. Annually, CAMEO members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-ups with less than six employees – support or create 300,000 new jobs and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.

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Level up your AI knowledge to better support your small business clients!

<h3>Only One Session Left – Don’t Miss Out!</h3>Join us for the final session in our AI Essentials Train-the-Trainer series: Session 6 – AI for Finance on Wednesday, July 23.All other sessions in this 6-part series have ended, so now’s your last chance to take part and gain practical, hands-on AI knowledge you can bring directly to the entrepreneurs you serve. <h3>About the Series</h3>AI Essentials is designed for organizations that support small businesses through advising, training, or education. This hands-on series equips you with practical tools and insights to confidently share with your clients—no prior tech experience needed. <h3>Why Join the Final Session?</h3><ul><li>Get a practical look at how AI can streamline financial management for small businesses — including AI-powered financial templates, prompt writing, bookkeeping, forecasting, and loan readiness tools.</li><li>Watch live demos and try out tools in real time.</li><li>Get your questions answered during dedicated Q&A time.</li><li>Walk away with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.</li></ul> <h3>Session 6: AI for Finance</h3><h3>Wednesday, July 23</h3><h3>10:00 – 11:30 AM PT</h3> <h3>Pricing</h3>$50 for CAMEO Members*$100 for Non-Members*To receive the discounted CAMEO member rate or inquire about scholarships, please contact Dara Dado at ddado@cameonetwork.org. We don’t want cost to be a barrier and are happy to work with your organization’s budget.<h3> Meet the Trainers</h3>Roberto Martinez Founder &amp; CEO, Braven Agency &amp; Smrts | Google Digital Coach – California | City of LA Entrepreneur-in-Resident Roberto is a seasoned entrepreneur, educator, and speaker with deep expertise in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and AI. As Google’s California Digital Coach and LA’s former Entrepreneur-in-Resident, he’s led over 500 workshops and developed initiatives like LA Optimized and AI for Business by Braven. He also heads SMRTS, an AI-powered business intelligence platform, and teaches at CSULB’s School of Business.James Landas Director of Operations, Braven Agency James brings hands-on experience in marketing, AI, and operations management. He’s consulted for over 200 small businesses, developed AI training programs, and leads projects at Smrts, an AI business assessment tool. Passionate about empowering underserved communities, James blends tech and creativity to help small businesses grow online.

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