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SUMMARY:Leveraging AI in Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nAI becoming an accessible\, affordable tool for small and midsize businesses. In this webinar\, we’ll explore how business owners can realistically use AI to save time\, improve customer experiences\, and streamline everyday operations without losing the human touch that makes local businesses special. \nOur panel of experts will break down what AI can (and can’t) do right now\, share real-world examples\, and offer practical guidance on getting started responsibly. Whether you’re curious\, cautious\, or already experimenting\, this session will help you understand how to leverage AI as a support tool\, not a replacement\, for your business. \nAbout Our Speakers \nKate Stallings is the owner of Kate Creative Media LLC\, a web design and digital marketing company located in Canton\, MA and Delray Beach\, Florida. Whether you need to spruce up your current website or searching for the right local company to help bring your business online this year with a sophisticated website\, she can help. \nRuth Agbaji is an entrepreneur\, educator\, and AI strategist dedicated to helping small business owners unlock growth through innovation. She is the founder of Thraive AI\, where she builds custom AI-powered knowledge assistants that transform the way franchisors\, healthcare systems\, and coaching brands deliver training\, support\, and scale. \nRuth’s journey began in Nigeria\, where she developed her passion for problem-solving and technology. After moving to the United States\, she combined her technical expertise with her love for teaching to launch Code Wiz\, a children’s coding and robotics franchise that grew to over 40 locations nationwide. Her leadership and vision earned her recognition as a thought leader in both education and entrepreneurship. \nToday\, Ruth brings the same spirit of innovation to her work in AI. She is the author of The 25-Hour Day\, a forthcoming book that shows small business owners how to reclaim time and accelerate growth with practical AI tools. She also speaks at conferences and universities\, including Babson College\, where she helps entrepreneurs embrace emerging technologies with confidence. \nBeyond business\, Ruth is deeply committed to empowering underrepresented voices and building tools that make knowledge more accessible. Her TEDx talk\, “Think Like a Coder\,” highlights her belief in creativity\, grit\, and the transformative power of building something from nothing. \nApril Hunter (she/they) is an Energetic Business Growth Specialist\, Business Psychic Medium\, and Fractional CFO. As the founder of Metaphysical Money\, April blends Human Design\, intuitive guidance\, and financial systems to help spiritual entrepreneurs structure their business with soul. Her integration and implementation using AI guides clients from vision to sovereignty\, without bypassing their energy\, identity\, or purpose.
URL:https://capeplymouthbusiness.com/event-details/leveraging-ai-in-your-business/
LOCATION:online\, 12 Constance Street\, London\, England\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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SUMMARY:2026 Wage and Hour Compliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:WAGE AND HOUR AND SEASONAL IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCEFOR CAPE COD BUSINESSES – HYBRID EVENT\nHEAR FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REGARDING ENFORCEMENT AND BRING YOUR QUESTIONS! \n \nThere have been several recent dramatic changes in immigration and employment-related laws\, standards and practices affecting how hospitality industry businesses and seasonal businesses in Massachusetts engage and pay employees. The United States Department of Labor and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General continue to target the industry for compliance audits and have emphasized the use of stiffer penalties (such as multiple damages and civil monetary penalties) when enforcing wage and hour laws. Immigration compliance\, including the engagement of seasonal workers\, continues to evolve. \nOn Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026 the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an important and informative event designed to provide our membership with all of the tools necessary to comply with seasonal immigration and wage and hour laws. The event will be a hybrid event available via Teams or in person commencing at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place and be broadcast from the CCCC offices\, 5 Patti Page Way\, Centerville. Topics to be addressed include: \n\n\nTraversing the seasonal worker immigration compliance landscape;\nHow to comply with both federal and state wage laws (and why employers must do both);\nHow to avoid common\, but potentially crippling\, mistakes in calculating and paying minimum wage and overtime;\nCompliance with the Massachusetts and Federal Tipping Law;\nThe proper categorization of workers – exempt v. non-exempt and contractors v. employees;\nCommon mistakes in the hospitality industry;\nPersonal liability\, multiple damages and attorneys’ fees exposure under Massachusetts and federal law; and\,\nWhat you should do if faced with a government audit or threatened litigation.\n\nTHIS IS THE ONLY SEMINAR ON CAPE COD THIS SPRING FOCUSED ON CAPE COD BUSINESSES AND FEATURING A SPEAKER FROM THE GOVERNMENT AGENCY CHARGED WITH ENFORCING THESE LAWS! \n\nOur panel of experts includes: \nThomas Carroll                                  John F. Tocci                                    Matthew Lee\nCommunity Outreach &             Davis\, Malm & D’Agostine\, P.C.                    Lee & Novi\n Resource Planning                One Boston Place\, 37th Floor             1600 Falmouth Road\, Ste 35\n US Department of Labor                   Boston\, MA 02108                         Centerville\, MA 02632\n  Wage and Hour Division \n\nOur panel will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding Immigration and Wage and Hour compliance.\nRegistration is required. \n 
URL:https://capeplymouthbusiness.com/event-details/2026-wage-and-hour-compliance-seminar/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Conference Room\, 5 Patti Page Way\, Centerville\, MA\, 02632\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Networking,Professional Development,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@capecodchamber.org
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