About this Event
Accelerating Your Dreams with AI 🚀🏾
Hosted by BEN Houston (Amazon's Black Employee Network) in partnership with the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc.
📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Ready to put the power of artificial intelligence to work for you and your business? Join us for "Accelerating Your Dreams with AI" — a hands-on workshop designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and dreamers who want to harness cutting-edge technology to grow and thrive.
In this interactive session, you'll discover how Amazon AI technology products — including PartyRock and Quick Desktop — can transform both your day-to-day life and the way you run your business. We'll explore practical, real-world ways to use AI for:
- ⚙️ Automation — streamline repetitive tasks and reclaim your time
- 📊 Customer insights — understand your audience and serve them better
- 💰 Financial analysis — make smarter, data-driven money decisions
- ⚡ Productivity — get more done with less effort
- 🎨 Marketing asset creation — design eye-catching content with ease
- 📈 Business planning — build and refine your roadmap to success
Your session leader: This workshop will be led by Troy Miles — President of the Amazon Black Employee Network (BEN) Houston, Principal Engagement Manager at AWS, and a small business entrepreneur who understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities of building something of your own.
What to bring & what to expect:
- 💻 Bring your laptop — this is a hands-on session, and you'll want to follow along!
- 🥪 Light refreshments will be provided
- 🎁 Door prize raffle — stick around for a chance to win surprise door prizes!
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, you'll leave with practical tools and fresh ideas to accelerate your dreams. Come ready to learn, connect, and be inspired.
Seats are limited — register today!
Event venue & nearby stays
United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive, Houston, United States
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