Fauquier Blueprints for Growth Series

A practical workshop series presented by the Fauquier County Economic Development Office and Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center to provide local entrepreneurs and small business owners with expert guidance, practical tools, and actionable strategies for growing successful businesses.

About this workshop

Running a business means wearing many hats, and administrative tasks can quickly consume valuable time. This practical workshop introduces small business owners to accessible AI and technology tools that can help streamline everyday work, improve efficiency, and free up more time to focus on growing their business.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify practical AI tools that can simplify common business tasks.
• Automate repetitive administrative work to save time.
• Evaluate technology solutions that fit your business needs and budget.
• Apply AI responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to reduce administrative workload, improve efficiency, and make better use of today's AI and business technology tools.

What you’ll walk away with

Attendees will leave with practical ideas, recommended tools, and actionable strategies they can begin using right away to streamline daily operations, increase productivity, and spend more time focusing on their customers and business goals.

Presented by

Chris Funkhouser, AI Strategist/Automations Engineer - 8-Bit Consulting in partnership with the **Fauquier Economic Development Office and the **Laurel Ridge SBDC

Registration

This training is offered at no cost. Registration is required.

Funding Disclosure

The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia, George Mason University, and local host institutions. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources. The Virginia SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.