Q3 SJVMA Marketing Roundtable Meeting

The San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance (SJVMA) is an organization of the Valley’s manufacturing leaders advancing their industry and creating a world-class workforce at the local level.Launched by the Fresno Business Council, SJVMA aims to strengthen regional manufacturing, an industry that is responsible for over $19.3 billion of the Valley’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs more than 115,000 people. Nationally, the manufacturing industry is responsible for $2.77 trillion in GDP.SJVMA designs training programs, provides jobs to interns for hands-on experience, educates the public on the benefits of manufacturing careers, addresses legislative issues, and brings local businesses and industry innovators together for the “Valley Made” Manufacturing Summit, an annual manufacturing conference. In 2021, Career Nexus was launched by the Fresno Business Council to further advance the efforts to build a well-trained, diverse workforce for the region’s businesses.Through all of these efforts supporting our regional manufacturers, SJVMA works to enhance the region’s competitiveness in the global market, in turn multiplying manufacturing’s economic impact on the Valley.L﻿earn more atSJVMA.org.

San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance

AI Marketing Roundtable: Real Hacks, Not Hype Hosted by Adrian Rodriguez, Anchored Web (Fresno, CA)Everyone’s buzzing about AI, but here’s the truth: the tools keep leveling up, and most of us are only scratching the surface. At this session, we’re skipping the buzzwords and showing how AI is actually being used today to save time, cut costs, and spark new ideas.Guided by Adrian Rodriguez - owner of Anchored Web, a Fresno-based digital agency specializing in web design, automation, and digital strategy. Adrian is passionate about helping small businesses succeed, and he loves experimenting with AI to turn complex problems into simple, creative solutions. He’ll help lead the conversation as we swap live demonstrations of what’s working right now.Expect to see:<ul><li>Turning dense technical logs into easy-to-read stories ✨</li><li>Creating podcasts, images, and marketing content in minutes 🎙️🎨</li><li>Automating spreadsheets and web workflows 📊</li><li>Building assistants that make calls and handle tasks 📞</li><li>Writing smarter product descriptions, tags, and metadata 📝</li><li>Summarizing huge analytics files into clear takeaways 📈</li></ul>This isn’t theory - it’s a show-and-tell of the best AI tricks local marketers are already using. You’ll leave with practical, ready-to-try ideas (and maybe a few jaw-droppers).📅 Thursday, Sept 25, 2025 🕐 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Virtual - zoom link sent after registration👉 Save your spot today!

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