EAST ORANGE, N.J. - s4story -- The East Orange Chamber of Commerce is bringing artificial intelligence down to street level—where real businesses operate, grow, and win.

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals are invited to attend "Talk to Your Phone: AI That Works for Real Business," a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to help participants use AI tools in simple, practical ways that drive results.

The workshop will take place from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the East Orange Public Library, 21 S. Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ.

Led by Anna D. Banks, Executive Coach, AI Consultant, and Founder of Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc., the session will focus on helping attendees move beyond theory and into action—showing them how to use AI tools directly from their phones to streamline operations, improve marketing, and increase productivity.

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"This workshop is about making AI real, simple, and usable," said Banks. "Most people think AI is complicated or out of reach. It's not. If you can talk to your phone, you can start using AI to grow your business—today."

Participants will learn how to:

• Use AI to automate everyday business tasks
• Generate content, emails, and marketing ideas quickly
• Improve efficiency without increasing overhead
• Leverage simple tools to compete in a fast-changing business environment

The event is part of the Chamber's ongoing commitment to equipping local businesses with forward-thinking tools and strategies that support growth and sustainability in today's digital economy.

Registration is currently open and available to Chamber members. Interested participants can secure their spot by visiting the registration link or contacting the Chamber directly.

Contact Information:
East Orange Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 973-602-7482
Website: https://www.eastorangechamber.org/

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Email: info@eastorangechamber.org

About the East Orange Chamber of Commerce
The East Orange Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting, promoting, and advocating for local businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Through strategic programming, partnerships, and resources, the Chamber works to strengthen the economic vitality of the East Orange community.

About Anna D. Banks
Anna D. Banks is an Executive Coach, Certified AI Consultant, and Founder of Thrive Leadership Institute, Inc. She specializes in helping professionals and organizations leverage AI, leadership strategies, and personal branding to unlock growth, increase efficiency, and lead with confidence.

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