Honolulu to Host AI Workshop for Small Businesses
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi will hold its second AI training session for local business owners on October 20.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi will host its second Small Business B(AI)sics workshop on October 20, 2026, at the Pacific Guardian Center. The session provides small business owners with hands-on training to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily operations.
Why it matters
These workshops are designed to help local entrepreneurs navigate economic shifts and provide practical skills to modernize business processes. The program is a core initiative of the organization's 2030 Blueprint for Hawaiʻi to improve business competitiveness.
The training session runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and requires no prior technical background, though participants must bring their own laptops and power sources.
The players
Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi
This organization advocates for local business interests and manages the 2030 Blueprint for Hawaiʻi.
United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation
This non-profit branch of the national Chamber of Commerce develops programs to address economic challenges and workforce development.
The details
Presented by the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the event focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence. Interested business owners must register in advance to secure a spot at the Pacific Guardian Center's Makai Tower Conference Room.
Timeline
The first workshop occurred in August 2026.
The second workshop takes place on October 20, 2026.
The workshop series is scheduled to continue through 2027.
The Tech Race
This program aligns with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi's 2030 Blueprint for Hawaiʻi to modernize the local economy. It represents a broader industry shift where regional trade groups are stepping in to provide technical training that was previously reserved for large corporations.
Small business owners gain access to free, hands-on training that reduces the barrier to adopting new technology. Participants will need to bring their own hardware to the session to engage with the practical demonstrations.
The takeaway
Small business owners can leverage these workshops to gain a competitive edge through emerging digital tools. Embracing basic AI applications today prepares companies to adapt more quickly to future technological demands.
What happens next
The workshop series is scheduled to continue through 2027 as the Chamber works toward its goal of assisting 200 small businesses.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence applications in business.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KHON2.
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