Greater Reston Chamber Selected to Bring Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Northern Virginia

Greater Reston Chamber Selected to Bring Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Northern Virginia
Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and compete in today's market

Reston, VA — April 27, 2026 — The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, through its nonprofit education foundation INCspire, has been selected as an official implementation partner for Small Business B(AI)sics, a national initiative led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google.

The program helps small business owners use AI to solve everyday business challenges, no technical background required.

AI adoption among small businesses has more than doubled since 2023. Entrepreneurs using AI report saving time, improving customer service, and unlocking new growth opportunities. Small Business B(AI)sics aims to train 40,000 U.S. entrepreneurs over the next three years through in-person workshops and digital learning resources.

“Most small business owners know AI matters, but they don’t know where to start or how to use it in a way that actually drives results,” said Angela Inzerillo, Board Chair of INCspire. “This program cuts through the noise and gives them practical tools they can use immediately to save time, reach more customers, and grow their business.”

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities,” said Marc DeCourcey, senior vice president at the U.S. Chamber Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with the Reston Chamber to bring practical, no-cost AI training to local entrepreneurs and help them innovate, compete, and thrive.”

What you’ll learn:

• Build a strong foundation: From data protection to ethical AI use, learn AI basics and best practices
• Save time and boost efficiency: Discover AI tools that work with platforms you already use
• Improve what’s working: Use AI to analyze your business and identify growth opportunities
• Get actionable steps: Walk away with a plan to implement AI in your business immediately

The first training will take place May 5, 2026, at the University of Virginia Northern Virginia Campus in Fairfax, as part of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority’s (FCEDA) Entrepreneurship 101 and Small Business Resource Expo. Space is limited. Small businesses and entrepreneurs can register through the FCEDA's Entrepreneurship 101 and Small Business Resource Expo event page. For questions or additional information, contact the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce at communications@restonchamber.org.

About Small Business B(AI)sics
Small Business B(AI)sics is a national training initiative from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with support from Google. Over the next three years, the program will offer free, practical in-person and digital training to help 40,000 small businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation harnesses the power of business to create solutions for the good of America and the world. We anticipate, develop, and deploy solutions to challenges facing communities today and tomorrow.

About INCspire
INCspire is the nonprofit education foundation of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. It is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, workforce development, and small business growth through accessible, high-impact programming.

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