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AI & Community Economic Development (CED) Consulting

Starting at $150/hour Practical, no‑code AI solutions and strategic CED guidance for nonprofits, local governments, small businesses, and community‑focused organizations. Includes: workflow design, automation, digital strategy, grant alignment, capacity assessments, and community‑driven program development.

AI Literacy Online Course

FREE — Open Access A beginner‑friendly, no‑code training that teaches everyday people how to use AI confidently and responsibly. Covers: writing, planning, research, communication, workflow basics, and ethical use.

AI Audit

Starting at $150/hour

A practical review of your organization’s workflows, tools, and daily operations to identify where no‑code AI can reduce workload, improve efficiency, and strengthen impact. You receive clear recommendations, ethical guidance, and a simple roadmap showing how AI can support your team without adding complexity.

Strategic Planning Retreats

Strategic Planning Retreat, aligned with the structure and pricing you already use in your business.

Strategic Planning Retreat — Pricing & Structure

Base Package

$600 — 4‑Hour Strategic Planning Retreat
Designed for boards, executive teams, coalitions, and community partnerships.

What’s Included

  • Pre‑retreat discovery call

  • Customized agenda tailored to organizational goals

  • Facilitated strategic discussions

  • Goal‑setting and priority mapping

  • Identification of key challenges and opportunities

  • Action planning with clear next steps

  • Post‑retreat summary document

Optional Add‑Ons

Add‑On Description

Conflict Resolution

I offer proactive tactics to address disagreements or tensions within a team. These tactics focus on:

Price Extended Retreat (Full Day)

8‑hour facilitated retreat with deeper analysis and expanded planning+$450 Retreat Report Upgrade: Full strategic report with recommendations, timelines, and KPIs+$300

Team Assessment Tools

Leadership or team dynamics assessments integrated into the retreat+$150–$300 Follow‑Up Coaching Session60‑minute implementation coaching$150

Positioning Notes (for your brand voice)

  • Emphasize that your retreats blend AI-enabled insight, community economic development expertise, and leadership strategy.

  • Reinforce your value proposition: “Everything counts—every detail, every decision, every step forward.”

  • This pricing aligns with your broader consulting structure (AI Audit at $150/hr, AI Trainings at $1,500 per session, etc.), keeping your offerings consistent and credible.

If you want, I can also format this as:

  • a one‑page service sheet

  • a website section

  • a proposal insert

  • a branded slide for your brown‑gold‑white identity

Just tell me which direction you want to take next.

AI Trainings (Live Virtual or In‑Person)

$1,500 per session (2 hours each) Interactive, high‑value training sessions that help teams understand and apply no‑code AI tools in real time. Includes: customized curriculum, live demonstrations, hands‑on practice, Q&A, and post‑session resources.

3‑Day AI Boot Camp (Live & Virtual)

Ages 14 & Up FREE for youth under 18

Adults: $9 General Admission

• $47 VIP

A fast‑paced, hands‑on introduction to no‑code AI for teens, adults, and community members.

General Admission: access to all 3 live sessions, demos, exercises, and Q&A.

VIP: AI prompts workbook, video recordings, and online support.

AI & Community Economic Development (CED) Consulting

Starting at $150/hour Practical, no‑code AI solutions and strategic CED guidance for nonprofits, local governments, small businesses, and community‑focused organizations. Includes: workflow design, automation, digital strategy, grant alignment, capacity assessments, and community‑driven program development.

AI Literacy Online Course

FREE — Open Access A beginner‑friendly, no‑code training that teaches everyday people how to use AI confidently and responsibly. Covers: writing, planning, research, communication, workflow basics, and ethical use.

AI Audit

Starting at $150/hour

A practical review of your organization’s workflows, tools, and daily operations to identify where no‑code AI can reduce workload, improve efficiency, and strengthen impact. You receive clear recommendations, ethical guidance, and a simple roadmap showing how AI can support your team without adding complexity.

Strategic Planning Retreats

Strategic Planning Retreat, aligned with the structure and pricing you already use in your business.

Strategic Planning Retreat — Pricing & Structure

Base Package

$600 — 4‑Hour Strategic Planning Retreat
Designed for boards, executive teams, coalitions, and community partnerships.

What’s Included

  • Pre‑retreat discovery call

  • Customized agenda tailored to organizational goals

  • Facilitated strategic discussions

  • Goal‑setting and priority mapping

  • Identification of key challenges and opportunities

  • Action planning with clear next steps

  • Post‑retreat summary document

Optional Add‑Ons

Add‑On Description

Conflict Resolution

I offer proactive tactics to address disagreements or tensions within a team. These tactics focus on:

Price Extended Retreat (Full Day)

8‑hour facilitated retreat with deeper analysis and expanded planning+$450 Retreat Report Upgrade: Full strategic report with recommendations, timelines, and KPIs+$300

Team Assessment Tools

Leadership or team dynamics assessments integrated into the retreat+$150–$300 Follow‑Up Coaching Session60‑minute implementation coaching$150

Positioning Notes (for your brand voice)

  • Emphasize that your retreats blend AI-enabled insight, community economic development expertise, and leadership strategy.

  • Reinforce your value proposition: “Everything counts—every detail, every decision, every step forward.”

  • This pricing aligns with your broader consulting structure (AI Audit at $150/hr, AI Trainings at $1,500 per session, etc.), keeping your offerings consistent and credible.

If you want, I can also format this as:

  • a one‑page service sheet

  • a website section

  • a proposal insert

  • a branded slide for your brown‑gold‑white identity

Just tell me which direction you want to take next.

AI Trainings (Live Virtual or In‑Person)

$1,500 per session (2 hours each) Interactive, high‑value training sessions that help teams understand and apply no‑code AI tools in real time. Includes: customized curriculum, live demonstrations, hands‑on practice, Q&A, and post‑session resources.

3‑Day AI Boot Camp (Live & Virtual)

Ages 14 & Up FREE for youth under 18

Adults: $9 General Admission

• $47 VIP

A fast‑paced, hands‑on introduction to no‑code AI for teens, adults, and community members.

General Admission: access to all 3 live sessions, demos, exercises, and Q&A.

VIP: AI prompts workbook, video recordings, and online support.

Financial Literacy

Course Overview:



This course is designed to empower individuals across generations—from high school students getting their first jobs to established adults managing families and organizations—with essential financial skills. Using a practical "Learn + Do" format, each module pairs a concise, engaging video lesson with a hands-on exercise to ensure you can immediately apply what you learn to your own life, regardless of your current age or income level.

Target Audience:

Youth and adults ages 14–55 in Appalachian Ohio and beyond, including students, young professionals, parents, community members, and emerging leaders seeking to build financial stability and generational wealth.

Format:

Self-paced online course featuring video lessons ("Learn") and interactive, actionable worksheets/exercises ("Do").



Course Syllabus

Module 1: Your Money Values and Mindset

Understanding your relationship with money is the first step to financial empowerment. This module explores how personal values, family history, and external influences shape financial decisions, whether you are managing an allowance or a full salary.

•Learn (Video): The Psychology of Money – Identifying your financial baseline and setting meaningful goals at any age.

•Do (Exercise): Personal Financial Assessment – A worksheet to map out your current financial situation, define your core money values, and set three actionable financial goals tailored to your stage in life.

Module 2: Building a Sustainable Budget

A budget is not a restriction; it is a roadmap for your money. This module covers the mechanics of tracking income (from part-time jobs to full-time careers) and expenses to build a flexible spending and saving plan.

•Learn (Video): Budgeting Basics – How to track income, categorize expenses, and prioritize spending using the 50/30/20 rule.

•Do (Exercise): Build Your Zero-Based Budget – A template to track one month of income and expenses, ensuring every dollar has an assigned purpose.

Module 3: Mastering Credit and Managing Debt

Credit scores and debt can feel overwhelming, but understanding them early is a superpower. This module breaks down how credit works, how to build it responsibly, and how to tackle debt effectively.

•Learn (Video): Demystifying Credit and Debt – Understanding credit reports, scores, and strategies for building good credit or paying down existing debt.

•Do (Exercise): Credit Review & Action Plan – Step-by-step instructions on how to pull a free credit report (or understand what one looks like if under 18), check for errors, and create a personalized credit-building or debt repayment schedule.

Module 4: Saving and Investing for the Future

Building wealth requires looking ahead. This module focuses on creating a safety net and understanding the basics of investing for long-term growth, proving that time is your greatest asset.

•Learn (Video): The Power of Compound Interest – Strategies for building an emergency fund and an introduction to basic investing concepts, highlighting the advantage of starting young.

•Do (Exercise): Automate Your Savings Plan – A guide to setting up automated transfers for savings and identifying one new investment or retirement account to open or research.

Module 5: Financial Leadership in Your Community

Financial literacy doesn't just help you; it helps your community. This module translates personal financial principles into skills for leading student groups, small businesses, or local nonprofits.

•Learn (Video): Financial Leadership 101 – Understanding cash flow, group budgets, and financial sustainability for organizations and community projects.

•Do (Exercise): Community Impact Project Budget – A checklist and template to build a mock or real budget for a community event, student club, or small business idea, identifying potential funding sources and expenses.

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants of all ages will have a clear understanding of their financial standing, a functional budget, a plan to manage or build credit, a strategy for saving, and foundational knowledge to support the financial health of their community organizations.

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AI Literacy

Course Overview:



This course is designed to demystify artificial intelligence and turn a complex global technology into a practical local advantage. Developed specifically for the people of SE Ohio and Appalachia, this program moves beyond the hype to show you how AI actually works and how it can be used to strengthen your business, your career, and your community. Using a "Learn + Do" format, every module pairs a conceptual video with a hands-on exercise so you can start using these tools immediately, regardless of your previous tech experience.

Target Audience

Youth and adults ages 14–55 in Southeast Ohio and beyond. This includes students, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community members who want to harness AI to tell their stories and build their futures.

Format

Self-paced online course featuring 5 modules. Each module includes a "Learn" video and a "Do" actionable exercise..



Course Syllabus

Module 1: What is Artificial Intelligence?

Before you can use it, you have to understand it. We move AI from a sci-fi concept to a practical tool for the modern worker.

  • Learn (Video): Demystifying the Machine – A plain-language guide to what AI is (and isn't).

  • Do (Exercise): The AI Audit – Identify three areas in your daily life or work where AI is already present and one area where it could save you time.

Module 2: How AI Thinks and Learns

Understanding Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative data. We explore the logic behind the "magic."

  • Learn (Video): Beneath the Surface – How data shapes AI responses and the importance of Algorithmic Validity.

  • Do (Exercise): The Logic Test – Compare how an AI assistant and a standard search engine respond to the same complex community-based question.

Module 3: AI Tools for Everyday Life & Work

A deep dive into the Leaders AI Accelerator Toolkit and other accessible platforms focused on productivity and problem-solving.

  • Learn (Video): Your New Cognitive Partner – Practical demos for drafting emails, organizing schedules, and brainstorming business ideas.

  • Do (Exercise): The Prompt Engineer – Use a structured prompt template to generate a professional project outline or a community event flyer.

Module 4: AI Ethics, Privacy, and Society

Innovation without ethics is a risk. We address data sovereignty, privacy, and protecting your professional integrity.

  • Learn (Video): Safe & Sovereign – Understanding data privacy, bias in algorithms, and protecting your digital footprint.

  • Do (Exercise): The Privacy Check – Review the settings of a popular AI tool and create a "Safe Use" checklist for your family or organization.

Module 5: AI and the Future of Your Community

AI is a tool for regional empowerment. We conclude by looking at how AI helps SE Ohio compete globally while staying rooted in local values.

  • Learn (Video): Building the Silicon Heartland – How AI supports local economic development and generational growth.

  • Do (Exercise): The Community Roadmap – Draft a 3-step plan for introducing one AI-driven improvement to your local business, school, or nonprofit.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will have a foundational understanding of AI logic, a personalized toolkit of resources, and the confidence to lead technological adoption in their own homes and workplaces.

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