Ready to get more out of AI?
Heart of Local AI Tour
Small businesses and nonprofits are the heart of every community. This event brings hands-on, no-fluff education your small business or nonprofit can use right away to save time, money, and get better results with AI.
Date: 10/22/2025
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Location: Achieve Entrepreneur & CoWorking Center
Sponsored By
Cut the overwhelm: Practical AI tips for small business owners
Walk away with AI strategies you can use tomorrow
How to save 5–10 hours a week with AI tools you’ll actually use
AI is everywhere… but most small businesses and nonprofits feel left behind.
They don’t know where to start
They’re overwhelmed by too much tech jargon
They feel they’re falling behind bigger competitors
They’re worried they’ll waste time or money trying to figure it out
Without guidance that’s practical, local, and tailored to small business needs, they risk missing out on tools that could save them hours every week and help them reach more customers.
Meet Your Trainers
We are Tim and Pam Fahndrich, lifelong entrepreneurs and cofounders of WhirLocal.
Together we have spent more than 17 years helping small businesses and nonprofits grow through better marketing, stronger relationships, and smart technology.
Our dedicated team believes that small businesses and nonprofits are the heart of every community.
Through the Heart of Local AI Tour, our team is on a mission to make AI, automation, and community-based marketing approachable, practical, and immediately useful for your members.
Tim & Pam Fahndrich
Cofounders of WhirLocal
Game-Changing AI Training!
Tim and Pam recently taught an incredible class for our members on AI and how to apply it in real estate. They did a fantastic job breaking down complex topics, answering every question with patience, and tailoring their explanations to fit a wide variety of business needs. On top of that, they generously offered exclusive discounts to our members for their custom AI services. Whether you’re interested in learning how to leverage AI in your business or looking for expert services to streamline your work, I can’t recommend Tim and Pam highly enough. Their knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to support our members truly set them apart!
~ Priscilla J.
What You Will Learn
Main Session: "AI For Main Street - What You Need to Know Now (and What to Do Next)"
Understand what AI is and what it is not
See why AI matters for small businesses and nonprofits
Start using AI in simple, time-saving ways
Apply practical examples to marketing, customer service, and everyday repetitive tasks
Bonus Session: Hands-On AI and Marketing Workshop
In this follow-up bonus session, attendees will:
Receive a FREE WhirLocal Starter Membership (A $2,200 value)
Learn how to grow their reputation, visibility, and community reach
Get step-by-step guidance on using WhirLocal and Smart AI Assistants effectively
Walk away with tools and strategies you can start using immediately to benefit your business or nonprofit
Who This is For
The Heart of Local AI Tour is designed for chambers and associations whose members include:
Small business owners and entrepreneurs
Nonprofit leaders and community organizers
Service providers and trades professionals
Restaurant and retail owners
Real estate and financial professionals
City and community leaders
If your members want to save time, market smarter, and stay competitive in today’s digital world, this training is for them.
Tim Fahndrich presenting to Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service Annual Meeting
AIi Workshop
The idea of using AI in business sounded incredibly intimidating and frankly, I avoided it because of that. In only one hour, Tim and Pam explained how it works, where to get access to it and inspired me to start using it right away!
~ Ginger M.
The Heart of Local is our commitment to celebrating and supporting the small businesses and nonprofits that are the heartbeat of communities across the country.
Trusted By
We have partnered with chambers, associations, marketing agencies, and other organizations to deliver high-value training and tools for their members.
Organizations include:
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Keizer Area Chamber of Commerce
Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce
Woodburn Area Chamber of Commerce
Oregon State Chamber of Commerce
Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service
Willamette Association of REALTORS®
Grit Media Group
and more...
Pam speaking on AI at a Salem Area Chamber Business Women's Luncheon
Tim leading an AI workshop hosted at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Agenda & Schedule
1:00-1:30pm Check-in and Networking
1:30pm Main Session
Welcome & Introductions
AI and Your Business
What you need to know now; and what to do next
Why it matters for small businesses and nonprofits
Practical examples for marketing, customer service, and operations
Q&A
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-4:00pm Bonus Workshop
Hands-On AI and Marketing Workshop
Attendees claim their free WhirLocal Starter Membership
Learn how to grow their reputation, visibility, and community reach with WhirLocal
Learn how to use our free Smart AI Assistants
Accelerate Membership Offer
Q&A and Wrap-Up
Networking Opportunities
Both the main session and workshop allow for informal networking before and after, helping members connect and share ideas.
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