Alliance for Community Development

Showing up, speaking up, and advocating for change. Proud to stand alongside partners from CAMEO, TMC Capital, AltCap, and other community-focused organizations at Advocacy Day in Sacramento, elevating the voices of entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the communities we serve. Together, we’re working to expand economic opportunity and create pathways for success across California. 💼🏛️

🚀 What if AI could help you make better business decisions, understand your competitors, strengthen your brand, and find funding opportunities?

That's exactly what we'll be working on in From Zero to AI: A Business Owner's Cohort — a free, hands-on 5-part workshop series designed specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners.

This isn't a series about learning the latest AI buzzwords. It's about building practical systems you can use immediately in your business.

Throughout the cohort, participants will learn how to:

🔹 Use prompting techniques that produce reliable, useful results
🔹 Create a personalized AI setup tailored to their business needs
🔹 Conduct competitor and market landscape analysis
🔹 Define ideal customer profiles and build a consistent brand voice
🔹 Research funding opportunities and strengthen grant and proposal writing

📅 Starts Wednesday, July 8, 2026
📍 Attend In Person or via Zoom
🎓 Certificate of Completion available for participants who attend at least 4 of the 5 sessions
💲 Free to participants thanks to grant funding

This cohort is designed for:
✔ Small business owners
✔ Entrepreneurs and startups
✔ Aspiring business owners
✔ Nonprofit leaders and community organizations
✔ Anyone interested in using AI to support business growth

A special thank you to the City of Sacramento for investing in local entrepreneurs and small businesses through their grant support, helping make this opportunity available at no cost to participants.

Registration is limited and we expect spots to fill quickly.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/FromZerotoAI

The Alliance team had a great time at the Advocacy Day Reception at La Cosecha! 🎉

From reconnecting with partners to meeting new advocates from across California, the evening was filled with great conversations, fresh ideas, and a shared commitment to strengthening our communities. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many passionate changemakers and be part of the energy leading into Advocacy Day.

A special thank you to the Cameo Network and the Latino Community Foundation for hosting such a wonderful event and creating space for meaningful connection and collaboration. 💙

Swipe through to see a few highlights from the reception! 📸