The Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to open up nominations for our 2025 Heart of Grain Valley Awards. Nominations for each of our five categories will be accepted January 14, 2025 - February 14, 2025. Businesses and organizations nominated must be located within the boundaries of the Grain Valley Schools; individuals nominated must either reside in Grain Valley or work for a business or organization located within school district boundaries. Individuals and businesses/organizations who were awarded Heart of Grain Valley Awards the prior year will not be considered for three years. The top three nominees in each category will be presented to a volunteer panel for voting and the winners will be announced at the Heart of Grain Valley Awards Celebration on Friday, April 4th at Valley Moments in downtown Grain Valley. The top three nominees in each category will be featured at the event and in print, video, and social media posts prior to the event. Visit the following link to nominate:
https://forms.gle/Pz6uQaTSNLSW2nAj9
Join us for our first membership luncheon of 2025, as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Networking and registration begins at 11:30am; lunch and program begin at Noon.
Don't Turn A Blind Eye to AI. Tech expert Burton Kelso further explores AI and art and science of prompt engineering, a crucial skill for maximizing the potential of AI tools. Learn how to craft clear, concise, and creative prompts that elicit insightful responses, generate innovative ideas, and solve complex problems. Discover strategies for tailoring prompts to specific AI models and applications, ensuring that you get the most out of your AI interactions. giving hands on training on how to use generative tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot and Meta.AI. Burton will also cover using prompts, staying safe from AI cyber threats, and using AI legally.
Burton Kelso is a consumer & business tv tech expert as well as a keynote cyber security technology speaker. He's frequently on your TV & radio helping people get the most from the technology a future-of-work keynote speaker, innovation thought leader, and advocate for the strategic advantage of a more diverse representation in the workforce. It's his belief when it comes to technology, it is any device that can expand our human potential.
Join us in Jefferson City on Tuesday, February 25th for Eastern Jackson County Day at the Capitol. Registration includes lunch.
More details to be posted soon!
