About this Event
The Puerto Rican Cultural Center, in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), presents Tech Up Your Business, a free series of 8 workshops from the Small Business Technology Enhancement Program.
Who can attend: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with a business located, or planned, in Service Area 1 (North Side): Austin, Belmont Cragin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Montclare, North Lawndale, and West Garfield Park. We will confirm eligibility with your business address or ZIP code during registration.
Workshop 6: Using AI Tools to Save Time
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 W. Division St., Chicago
Spend less time typing and more time running your business.
Jemilly Castro, VP Strategy Director and cofounder of MAMi* Collective, will show you how to:
- Use free AI tools to write social media posts, customer emails, and promotions in seconds
- Translate messages between English and Spanish
- Write simple instructions so AI gives you better results
- Use AI safely, and always check the information before you share it
No experience with AI is needed. Bring your phone or laptop to practice during the session.
You can attend one workshop or all 8. Each workshop includes a short assessment before and after the session.
Language: Taught in English, with materials in English and Spanish and bilingual staff available to help.
Cost: Free
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Check in and networking
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Workshop
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Questions and answers
Event venue & nearby stays
¡WEPA! Mercado del Pueblo, 2559 West Division Street, Chicago, United States
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