Page Jones, Missouri Small Business Development Center at State Fair Community College, is currently moving to Sunshine.
Rather than leaving his current location or the lake area, Jones was selected as one of five people to participate in the Google AI University Certified Training Course in Orlando next month.
Google.org funded the American SME Development Center to create AIU, a national small business program that provides basic AI training and one-on-one coaching for businesses looking to leverage the possibilities of AI.
Figures show that companies using AI have 12 points higher than non-users when it comes to the bottom line of profit.
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Osage Beach, Missouri – August 27, 2025 – Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at State Fair Community College, Lake Ozarks Campus, is pleased with the announcement Page JonesSBDC Consultant is one of five selected from Missouri SBDC to participate in Google AI University certification courses. The training will be held at the US SBDC training event in Orlando, Florida in September.
America's SBDC received funding from Google.org to establish America's SBDC AI U, a national small business program dedicated to providing basic AI training and 1:1 coaching to small businesses looking to leverage the possibilities of AI. Through AI Clinics, SBDCs in the US create opportunities to train and deliver AI and digital technology resources to over 100,000 clients. This program benefits advisors, clients and university students. (Source: www.americassbdc-ai-u.org)
The rise of AI tools and digital technologies is revolutionizing business models and creating new opportunities for growth and innovation. This transformation could give birth to fresh industries and businesses, while also providing established companies with a new pathway for expansion. Almost a quarter of small businesses already use AI, reporting high performance satisfaction and improved performance. Companies using AI have increased 12 points over non-AI users as they could see an increase in profits. (Source: www.americassbdc-ai-u.org)
For more information, go to www.sfccmo.edu/sbdc or call (660) 530-5822. Missouri SBDC is part of the Missouri Centers network, made possible through funding partnerships through learning at the Missouri Small Business Administration (SBA), University of Missouri Extensions and SFCC.force.
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Cutline: SFCC Consultant Missouri SBDC Page Jones
