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The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.

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How Everyday AI Helps Small Businesses Save Time and Scale Smarter

45 MINUTE WORKSHOP

TRACK: BUSINESS SKILLS, RURAL INNOVATION

Learning objectives for this workshop include:

Attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize the top 3 areas in their business where AI can immediately save time
  • Learn how automation supports both solo entrepreneurs and growing teams across industries
  • Understand how to safely and simply test AI tools (e.g., content writing, task automation, scheduling)
  • Identify the right starting point for your business based on time, capacity, and current pain points

Description:

This session is about using AI and automation, not to replace people, but to help business owners do more with less. Whether you run a boutique, food service, or light manufacturing business, we’ll show how to make smart tools work for you, not overwhelm you.

Workshop Presenter: Corretta Martin, Corre Impact

Prerequisites: None

Notes for Attendees: For all business types at any stage

About the Speaker

Corretta Martin

CEO, Corre Impact

As the owner and CEO of Corre Impact, Corretta brings over 20 years of hands-on experience helping organizations adopt emerging technologies, automate their operations, and grow with confidence. She has led digital transformation efforts across industries from public sector clients to small businesses and understand the unique challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to scale with limited time, budget, and tech expertise. Corretta knows what it’s like to build from the ground up, and she’s passionate about helping other founders unlock tools that save time, increase visibility, and accelerate growth.
Corretta Martin

Corretta Martin

CEO

Corre Impact

Register TODAY for the RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs

The 2nd annual RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville, VA. Don't miss out the unique opportunity to connect with peers and resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business in Southern Virginia.

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