Workshops and Events

Starting or growing a small business? Discover how the library can be your partner in business success! Learn about free resources to support your business planning, market research, and day-to-day operations.

Discover how to help your business get noticed on Google. Learn how Google Search and SEO work in simple steps and see how tools like Google Business Profile and Google Ads can boost your online visibility. Walk away with tips you can use right away.

You’ve heard of ChatGPT — but many businesses are switching to Claude AI as their go-to productivity tool. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to use Claude to streamline your work, whether you’re brand new to AI or already using it every day.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN:

• How to get started with Claude AI (free and Pro)
• How to write prompts that produce professional-quality results
• Real business tasks with live demos
• Advanced features including personalization, projects, and skills
• What makes Claude different from ChatGPT
• Practical next steps to start using Claude in your workflow immediately

No technical background required. Whether you’ve never tried an AI tool or you’re a daily user looking to expand your toolkit, this session will give you a clear path forward.

Presenter: James Harmon
Director of Training and Consulting
XoSelf AI

Einstein reminded us that old thinking won’t solve new problems. There are three proven rules that can help your organization stay ready for the future, break performance barriers, sharpen marketing impact, uncover hidden growth opportunities, and leverage human behavior.

Starting a business means making important legal and financial choices. This webinar explains the most common types of business structures—sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations—and how each one works. You’ll learn how ownership, liability protection, and taxes can affect your decision. Designed for new and early-stage business owners, this session will help you choose the business structure that best fits your goals now and as your business grows.

Please note: This program is being offered by SCORE and you will need to register with them and provide them with your email address in order to attend. You will have the option to opt out of their mailing list when you register. Upon registration with the library, you will be sent the link to register with SCORE. The Zoom link for this program will come directly from SCORE. Upon registration with SCORE, every individual will receive a unique Zoom Link for the workshop. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you.