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AI is changing everything - but knowing where to start is half the battle.If you've been curious about AI but haven't ta...
06/11/2026

AI is changing everything - but knowing where to start is half the battle.

If you've been curious about AI but haven't taken the leap yet, this is your workshop.

We're hosting this AI Skills Lab workshop - a beginner-friendly, hands-on session designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and operators who want to cut through the hype and actually use AI.

You'll get real experience with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and NotebookLM - learning what each tool does best and how to apply them to market research, customer communications, content creation, project planning, and more.

No tech background required. Just bring your curiosity.

Led by Dan Woolley, founder of Digital Spry and a 30-year veteran of helping organizations navigate major tech shifts - from the rise of the web to AI.

Walk away with practical templates, foundational prompting skills, and the confidence to keep building. 🙌

Registration Required.

👉 Grab your spot: https://luma.com/4eec99pm

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Cyber threats are real. Community is the answer. 🔐Exponential Impact is proud to co-host the very first Cybersecurity Fi...
06/10/2026

Cyber threats are real. Community is the answer. 🔐

Exponential Impact is proud to co-host the very first Cybersecurity First Friday Community Day - and it's completely FREE to attend.

📅 July 10th, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Hosted at University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Kevin W. O'Neill Cybersecurity Education & Research Center and Exponential Impact

Whether you're a founder protecting your startup, a professional ready for your next career move, or a citizen who wants to navigate today's cyber landscape with confidence — this day was built for you.

Here's what's waiting for you:

🎤 Featured Speakers — Relevant cybersecurity topics across all industries
🤝 Community Partner Tables — Training, job placement, upskilling & business resources
🛡️ Cyber Hygiene Station — Manned by the Colorado Springs Chapter of ISSA. Bring your device for personalized security advice
📄 Career Polishing — Resume reviews & mock interviews
💼 Mini Job Fair — Connect with local businesses & the Pikes Peak Workforce Center

LEARN. CONNECT. GROW.

This is Colorado Springs showing up for its community. Don't miss it.

👉 Register now — FREE for all community members: https://www.cybersecurityfirstfriday.com/

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The leaders who win in an AI-driven world won't be the most technical.They'll be the most effective with people.A study ...
06/10/2026

The leaders who win in an AI-driven world won't be the most technical.

They'll be the most effective with people.

A study of Fortune 500 CEOs found that 75% of long-term success comes from people skills - communication, culture, relationships, and trust. And here's what most people miss: AI can actually help you build those skills faster than ever before.

That's exactly what this workshop is designed to do.

AI Skills Lab: Leveraging AI to Master the Skills That Really Matter
📅 NEXT Wednesday, June 17th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Exponential Impact | Colorado Springs, CO

This is a hands-on, highly interactive session led by Dr. Rachel Wood, PhD - Cyberpsychology Researcher and Founder of the AI Mental Health Collective. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, ABC, and the American Psychological Association.

You'll walk away knowing how to:
✔ Navigate difficult conversations without damaging trust
✔ Use AI to strengthen emotional intelligence and decision-making
✔ Communicate more clearly and influence stakeholders effectively
✔ Build a people-first culture that drives real performance

This isn't theory. You'll practice and apply strategies in real time.

Founders, operators, and team leaders - this is the competitive edge most businesses are completely overlooking.

Seats are limited. Registration required.
https://luma.com/x3rp2i12

Most business leaders know they need to do something with AI. Few know where to start.That changes on June 18th.We're ex...
06/09/2026

Most business leaders know they need to do something with AI. Few know where to start.

That changes on June 18th.

We're excited to share that our own Jon-Michael Horst will be joining an AI panel at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC's 2026 In The Mix: AI Right Now - and this one is built differently.

Before the panel even begins, you'll walk through a practical framework for identifying your own AI use cases and a visual tool that shows you exactly where your business sits on the AI competency curve. Crawl. Walk. Run. No jargon. No guessing.

Then four AI practitioners take the stage - sharing real use cases and actionable tips you can implement immediately.

You'll leave knowing:
✅ Where your business actually stands with AI
✅ What real-world AI implementation looks like in practice
✅ Answers to the questions you haven't been able to get a straight answer on

📅 June 18th, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MDT
📍 Catalyst Campus | Harvey House | Colorado Springs

Chamber Members: $10 | Future Members: $50 — Registration required.

Come ready to ask the questions that matter. 👇
https://business.coloradospringschamberedc.com/ap/Events/Register/J5F60n3TJCzC3

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Are your books telling you the truth?For many business owners, QuickBooks is a daily tool - but small errors inside the ...
06/08/2026

Are your books telling you the truth?

For many business owners, QuickBooks is a daily tool - but small errors inside the file can quietly lead to confusing reports, inaccurate numbers, and decisions made on bad data. That's a risk no growth-minded business can afford.

Our friends at Savvion HQ are hosting a QuickBooks Cleanup Bootcamp: Stop Making Bad Decisions from Bad Books - a practical Lunch and Learn designed to help you take control of your financial data.

📅 Thursday, July 9th
🕐 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch provided

What you'll walk away with:
✅ A clear overview of the top 10 QuickBooks issues business owners miss
✅ Plain-language explanations - no accounting degree required
✅ Red flags to watch for in your own QuickBooks file
✅ Understanding of how these issues affect reporting, taxes, and decision-making
✅ Time for real questions and discussion

This session is built for business owners, founders, executive directors, operations managers, and anyone responsible for the accuracy of their financial reporting.

Clean books aren't just good hygiene - they're the foundation of every smart business decision. Don't let bad data steer your growth in the wrong direction.

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your appetite. 🍽️

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quickbooks-cleanup-bootcamp-stop-making-bad-decisions-from-bad-books-tickets-1990581457725?aff=oddtdtcreator

AI isn't just for tech companies anymore - and if you're running a small business, you can't afford to ignore it.The AI ...
06/08/2026

AI isn't just for tech companies anymore - and if you're running a small business, you can't afford to ignore it.

The AI Exchange is back on Thursday, July 2nd, 5:00–7:00 PM at Exponential Impact HQ in Colorado Springs - and it's completely FREE.

This monthly meetup is designed for small and medium business owners who want to cut through the hype and discover AI tools that actually move the needle. No jargon. No slide decks about the future. Just real strategies from real business owners doing the work.

Here's what you get:
🎤 Hour 1 (5–6 PM): Expert-led session with actionable AI insights you can implement immediately
🤝 Hour 2 (6–7 PM): Open exchange - share what's working, ask questions, explore tools, and connect with growth-minded owners

Whether you're just getting started with AI or ready to level up, this is the room you want to be in.

✅ Expert-led session
✅ Peer learning & open discussion
✅ Networking with local business owners
✅ Light snacks and water provided
✅ FREE — registration required to secure your spot

Space is limited. Register now and bring your laptop.

👉 Registration Required. https://luma.com/6dn7w1b5

Hosted by XI Survive & Thrive | Part of Exponential Impact's mission to develop the best entrepreneurs humanly possible.

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The best insights come from the people actually doing the work.We hosted the very first XI Survive & Thrive AI Exchange ...
06/05/2026

The best insights come from the people actually doing the work.

We hosted the very first XI Survive & Thrive AI Exchange tonight - and it delivered exactly what we hoped for: real conversations, practical tools, and a room full of growth-minded business owners ready to learn and share.

AI consultant and strategist Audrey Kerchner kicked things off with a live demo on the latest in generative images and graphics - turning what can feel like an overwhelming topic into something immediately actionable.

Then the room took over.

Business owners shared the tools they're using, the questions they're wrestling with, and the wins they're seeing. The energy was electric - and a reminder of why community-driven learning is so powerful.

This is what The AI Exchange is built for:
✅ No tech jargon - just real strategies from real business owners
✅ Expert-led insights you can implement immediately
✅ Peer learning that multiplies everyone's knowledge

The AI Exchange meets the first Thursday of every month | 5:00–7:00 PM | Impact HQ | FREE to attend

If you're a small business owner in El Paso County who wants to cut through the AI hype and actually use these tools to grow - this is your community.

The leaders who win in an AI-driven world won't be the most technical.They'll be the most effective with people.A study ...
06/04/2026

The leaders who win in an AI-driven world won't be the most technical.

They'll be the most effective with people.

A study of Fortune 500 CEOs found that 75% of long-term success comes from people skills - communication, culture, relationships, and trust. And here's what most people are missing: AI can actually help you build those skills faster than ever before.

That's exactly what we're exploring at our next XI Survive & Thrive AI Skills Lab.

AI Skills Lab: Leveraging AI to Master the Skills That Really Matter
📅 Wednesday, June 17th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Exponential Impact | Colorado Springs, CO

Facilitated by Dr. Rachel Wood, PhD - Cyberpsychology Researcher, Founder of the AI Mental Health Collective, and one of the sharpest minds at the intersection of AI, psychology, and human behavior. Her work has been featured in TIME Magazine, ABC, and the American Psychological Association.

This is a hands-on, highly interactive workshop. You'll leave with practical AI workflows, stronger communication strategies, and a competitive edge most businesses are completely overlooking.

Spots are limited. Registration required.
https://luma.com/x3rp2i12

What a session. 🙌Today, XI Survive & Thrive / Exponential Impact hosted Agentic Workflows Without Knowing How To Code - ...
06/03/2026

What a session. 🙌

Today, XI Survive & Thrive / Exponential Impact hosted Agentic Workflows Without Knowing How To Code - a hands-on, 3-hour workshop led by AI strategist and consultant Audrey Kerchner of Inkyma.

For the small business owners in the room, today was a turning point. Not another slide deck about the future of AI - a live, practical deep dive where attendees watched a complete agentic workflow get built in real time and walked away with a clear mental model they can actually use.

The big idea? Instead of manually wiring logic across tools like Zapier, Make, or n8n, you describe what you want in plain English - and AI builds the workflow for you. Then it runs on its own.

That's not the future. That's now. And today, our community learned how to use it.

A huge thank you to Audrey Kerchner for bringing 20+ years of strategy and marketing expertise into a room full of growth-minded business owners - and making AI accessible, practical, and actionable for every one of them.

This is what the XI Survive & Thrive AI Skills Lab is all about.

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