The AI Advantage: Understanding AI and How to Leverage it for Your Business

Welcome Bill Miles President & CEO, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Mary Lee Carns Vice President for Institutional Advancement & Workforce Development, Technical College of the Lowcountry

Program

Zach Giglio Chief Executive Officer of Giglio Communications & Marketing How small businesses can leverage AI for growth and productivity Jordan Crenshaw Senior Vice President of the Technology Engagement Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Landscape of AI and small business David Nelems CEO of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation Various AI tools businesses and entrepreneurs are successfully using and their upcoming deep-dive seminar series Frank Lipari SCORE Lowcountry Practical ways to utilize ChatGPT and how SCORE can help you

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ZACH GIGLIO

Chief Executive Officer of Giglio Communications & Marketing With over 15 years of expertise spanning public relations, public affairs, marketing, and digital/social media, Zach is a seasoned branding communications professional. Having worked with the largest global PR agency in Washington D.C. and Johannesburg, he later ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his boutique communications firm.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Zach dedicates time to serving on the boards of two nonprofits, actively engaging in his local community, and sharing insights at industry conferences.

Passionate about travel, engaging conversations, and the finer nuances of wine, his pursuits are fueled by a profound love for storytelling, history, and culture.

Residing in the vibrant Charleston, S.C. area with his wife and two young sons, Zach finds joy in balancing his family life with his diverse interests and professional endeavors.

On Zach’s past AI talks: “It was much more than a learning session, it was a paradigm shift for our marketing, advocacy and engagement strategies.

Zach enabled us to understand and apply AI concepts effectively inside our existing strategies. – Adrian Cain, Executive Director, Charleston Home Builders Association

JORDAN CRENSHAW

Senior Vice President of the Technology Engagement Center at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jordan Crenshaw serves as the Senior Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the policy team. He leads the Chamber’s privacy working group, which consists of nearly 300 companies and trade associations, focusing on the development of model privacy legislation and principles.

Previously, Jordan led the Chamber’s Telecommunications and E-Commerce Policy Committee, analyzing federal policies affecting U.S. businesses in areas such as privacy, cloud computing, broadband, internet, e-commerce, and broadcast.

Before his tenure at the Chamber, Jordan practiced law with a focus on environmental issues and consumer privacy laws. His diverse professional background includes roles in the Virginia Senate leadership, the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the National Right to Work Defense Foundation.

Jordan holds both an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary and is licensed to practice law in Virginia. He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional. Jordan resides in Virginia with his wife, Molly, and their daughter, Charlotte.

DAVID NELEMS

CEO of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation David Nelems serves as the CEO of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, spearheading initiatives to support the growth and success of new, early stage, and growing companies in Bluffton and the surrounding region. With a history of entrepreneurial ventures, David most recently held the roles of COO/CMO at Elongator Tailgates, a graduate of DRCI’s business incubator program.

His entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of ActiveGroup, a privately-held company offering video-streaming services to the marketing research industry. Under his leadership, the company leveraged technology to enable Fortune 500 companies to conduct real-time focus groups remotely from 450 global locations, revolutionizing the industry. David established the company in 1999, achieving significant growth before its successful sale in 2007.

Beyond entrepreneurship, David has diverse experiences, including serving as a pilot for Delta Air Elite and playing keyboard for a touring rock band. He holds a degree in human relations and aviation management from Georgia State University.

FRANK LIPARI

SCORE Lowcountry Frank Lipari brings extensive experience as a SCORE business mentor, with a focus on retail sectors. Drawing from his background as a business owner and former senior executive at Kraft Foods, Frank offers invaluable insights into management, operations, and strategic planning.

Specializing in elevating business performance, Frank’s expertise spans marketing strategies, customer service optimization, competitive analysis, and social media management. Collaborate with Frank to unlock your business’s full potential and achieve new levels of success.

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S.C. State Rep. Jeff Bradley, who chairs the house committee on AI and Cybersecurity.

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