Helping Businesses Turn AI Into Advantage.
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way businesses operate, communicate, hire, market and make decisions. As organizations across our region continue exploring how to responsibly and effectively implement AI, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to helping businesses access practical tools, trusted resources and real-world insights.
This page was created to serve as an ongoing resource center for business leaders, employees and organizations looking to better understand and apply AI within their operations.
Whether you are just beginning your AI journey or already integrating advanced tools into your organization, we hope these resources help you move from curiosity to implementation.
2026 AI Summit Presentations
Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 AI Summit: Turning AI Into Advantage.
Below you will find presentation slides, speaker resources and additional materials shared throughout the summit. Resources will continue to be added as they become available.
Keynote Speaker
Heather Lenz
Founder, AI Navigator Collective
"How organizations can move beyond AI experimentation to build real, internal AI capability"
Educational Resources
AI Navigator
Dan Passerini
Executive Director of Cross-Enterprise Operations at Walsh University
Breakout Session Presentations
Loay Al-Zube, Ph.D.
Professor of Engineering and Director of Innovation and AI Literacy, University of Mount Union
"The Shift to Agentic AI: Building Your Autonomous Workforce"
Additional AI Resources
The AI landscape is evolving quickly. We will continue updating this page with additional tools, articles, workforce resources, webinars, trainings and best practices to help businesses stay informed and competitive.
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As the conversation around AI continues to evolve, the Chamber remains committed to convening business leaders, sharing practical insights and helping our region prepare for the future of work.
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For questions about AI resources, please contact Melinda Kapalko, Vice President of Development, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce.