GrowthCLUB: Building Smarter with AI

GrowthCLUB Business Building Workshop

GrowthCLUB sets you up for success by providing the clarity, focus, resources, and education you need to kickstart 2026. It’s all about building momentum, setting realistic targets, and defining steps to achieve them.

This full-day, workshop is designed to give business owners and non-profit leaders a clear path forward. It’s an opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations and focus on planning what matters most in the first quarter of 2026.

AI is reshaping how every business operates — and how leaders plan for growth.

You’ll discover how to build your 90-day plan smarter with AI — combining proven business coaching systems with the practical power of today’s technology.

You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who are facing similar obstacles, providing a space for shared learning and support, and a chance to pause, refocus, and leave with a structured plan that helpsyou stay on track and reach your goals over the next quarter.

You’ll also gain access to a custom GrowthCLUB GPT — a guided AI tool designed exclusively for this workshop — that walks you through your quarterly planning process step-by-step. You’ll learn how to use it, personalize it for your business, and leave with a powerful digital resource that can change how you plan every quarter going forward.

• Actionable Planning
• Networking
• New Insights & Ideas
• And more...

Lunch, beverages, and snacks are included.

GUEST SPEAKER

Leading Through the AI Shift

Turning uncertainty into opportunity through curiosity, clarity, and committment.

Sara Hanks is the President and CEO of the Northwest Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC), where she leads efforts to help manufacturers integrate continuous improvement and practical technology solutions to strengthen competitiveness. With over 20 years of experience in industrial operations, data analytics, and digital transformation—including leadership roles at Wabtec and GE Transportation—Sara is passionate about making AI accessible and actionable for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Her work bridges strategy, people, and technology to drive measurable results and lasting cultural change. Her talk will resonate with businesses regardless of industry or size.