Upcoming Classes
Smarter Marketing with AI
A Free 3-Part Workshop Series for Businesses
Put AI to work on your business marketing.
Join this hands-on workshop series to explore useful AI tools, build a realistic marketing plan, and understand how to create and measure paid advertising. Bring your laptop and work on your own business projects during each class.
Designed for business owners, marketing leads, and staff throughout the Rancho Cordova region, the series connects practical instruction with opportunities to continue learning afterward.
December 2:
Choose Your AI Tools & Start Using Them
Compare available tools, explore AI features in software you already use, and practice a first prompt. Leave with an AI tool map to guide your next steps.
December 9:
Build Your Marketing Plan with AI
Learn how to guide AI with your brand voice and develop a content calendar that fits your capacity. Work on a one-page marketing plan for your business.
December 17:
Create Smarter Ads & Track What Works
Explore AI-assisted advertising, retargeting, and campaign measurement. Develop an initial ad draft and a simple ROI tracker.
Time: 8:30–10:00 a.m. each day
Location: Rancho Cordova City Hall
Cost: Free
What to bring: Your laptop
Attend the classes that fit your needs, or join all three to build from AI fundamentals to marketing planning and advertising. Separate registration is required for each class.
Instructor: Celia Surridge, CEO of Capital Valley Marketing and Marketing & Communications Director at the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber.
Class recordings and supporting learning materials will be available through the Mighty Networks AI Training Platform, brought to you by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber and the City of Rancho Cordova. Participants will be encouraged to continue learning and join after-class discussions on the platform.
Organized by Capital Valley Marketing. Brought to you by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber.
Register for each class you would like to attend.
Training Platform
Keep learning and stay connected through our AI Training Platform on Mighty Networks. Explore additional AI training and resources, access recordings and supporting materials from our upcoming classes, and connect with others who have participated in our programs. The platform provides a place to ask questions, share ideas, collaborate, and continue the conversation as you put AI to work in your business. Brought to you by the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber and the City of Rancho Cordova, the network is free to join.
When prompted, click "Join Now" and "Access" to proceed to registration.
Facilitators
Celia Surridge
CEO, Capital Valley Marketing
Joel Maier
CEO, Cyber Proud, Inc.
Sadie St. Lawrence
CEO, HMCI
J.P. Morgan
Head of AI Infrastructure & Strategic Initiatives, HMCI
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