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SUMMARY:Breakfast & Business | with EC Managed IT
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview\n\nStart your day with EC Managed IT and the Ridge Meadows Chamber for the first Breakfast & Business Learning Series of 2026. This session is designed to help you sift through the buzzwordy-ness of AI and learn what adopting it looks like for small\, medium\, and large organizations. \n\n \n\nWe'll cover what business leaders need to know right now: why every organization needs an AI Acceptable Use Policy to reduce risk and address shadow AI\, how to implement AI responsibly without exposing sensitive data\, and what the terms of use for popular AI tools really mean for your business. You'll also leave with a customizable AI policy template to adapt for your own organization.\n\n \n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\n\n AI Policy Essentials: Understand why governance matters and how to protect your organization from unintended risks.\n \n Tool Insights & Data Practices: Explore platforms like Microsoft 365 Copilot\, Gemini\, Grok\, Fireflies.ai\, and ChatGPT including how their models handle data and what to watch for.\n \n Real-World Use Cases: Discover practical applications that drive efficiency and creativity\, plus learn how custom GPTs and Copilot Studio agents can deliver quick wins with low-code solutions for all skill levels.\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\nStay informed on AI trends shaping business today\, learn actionable steps to implement AI responsibly\, and network with industry professionals and local business leaders.\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nBusiness owners\, managers\, and professionals looking to harness AI for real-world impact.\n\n \n\nSpecial Giveaway\n\nAttend for a chance to win 2 x 4-packs of Vancouver Giant Tickets for the game on Sunday\, February 1st at the Langley Events Centre!\n\n \n\nIncluded in Your Spot\n\nCoffee\, water\, and light breakfast snacks.\n\n \n\nPre-Event Survey\n\nHelp us tailor the session to your needs! Please take a few minutes to complete our AI Readiness & Interest Survey before attending: Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce AI Survey Fill out form\n\n \n\nYour feedback will ensure we cover the topics most relevant to you.
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\n\nStart your day with EC Managed IT and the Ridge Meadows Chamber for the first Breakfast &\; Business Learning Series of 2026. This session is designed to help you sift through the buzzwordy-ness of AI and learn what adopting it looks like for small\, medium\, and large organizations. \;
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\n\nWe&rsquo\;ll cover what business leaders need to know right now: why every organization needs an AI Acceptable Use Policy \;to reduce risk and address shadow AI\, how to implement AI responsibly without exposing sensitive data\, and what the terms of use for popular AI tools really mean for your business. You&rsquo\;ll also leave with a customizable AI policy template \;to adapt for your own organization.
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\n\nWhat You&rsquo\;ll Learn
\n\n\n - AI Policy Essentials: Understand why governance matters and how to protect your organization from unintended risks.
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Tool Insights &\; Data Practices: Explore platforms like Microsoft 365 Copilot\, Gemini\, Grok\, Fireflies.ai\, and ChatGPT including how their models handle data and what to watch for.
\n \n - Real-World Use Cases: Discover practical applications that drive efficiency and creativity\, plus learn how \;custom GPTs and Copilot Studio agents \;can deliver quick wins with low-code solutions for all skill levels.
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\n\nWhy Attend?
\n\nStay informed on AI trends shaping business today\, learn actionable steps to implement AI responsibly\, and network with industry professionals and local business leaders.
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\n\nWho Should Attend?
\n\nBusiness owners\, managers\, and professionals looking to harness AI for real-world impact.
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\n\nSpecial Giveaway
\n\nAttend for a chance to win \;2 x 4-packs of Vancouver Giant Tickets \;for the game on \;Sunday\, February 1st \;at the Langley Events Centre!
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\n\nIncluded in Your Spot
\n\nCoffee\, water\, and light breakfast snacks.
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\n\nPre-Event Survey
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\n\nYour feedback will ensure we cover the topics most relevant to you.
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LOCATION:Maple Ridge\, BC The ACT Centre Lobby Room
UID:e.1210.7608
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DTSTAMP:20260517T000242Z
URL:https://business.ridgemeadowschamber.com/events/details/breakfast-business-with-ec-managed-it-7608
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