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SUMMARY:Networking + AI Meet Up - Strategy Over Tech Talk
DESCRIPTION:Curious about AI\, but tired of conversations that feel like they're built for developers instead of business owners? The AI Roundtable is designed to change that. \nHosted by John Hansman\, this recurring meetup skips the technical jargon and focuses on what matters most to local business owners: strategy and direction. Each session opens with a short\, practical roundtable discussion no coding\, no complex tech talk followed by open networking with other professionals in the community. \nThis session\, on October 8th\, will focus on how automation and AI are helping local businesses run more efficiently and profitably. Attendees will leave with practical direction\, not technical overwhelm\, plus new connections in the local business community. \nFormat: - 15 20 minute strategy-focused roundtable discussion - Open networking for the remainder of the evening - Food and drinks available for purchase at Bottega \nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Location: Bottega\, 640 Woodland Square Loop SE\, Lacey\, WA 98503 Cost: Free RSVP required \nRSVP: https://www.meetup.com/the-ai-roundtable/events/316557990/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=your-events_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=483752775
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Curious about AI\, but tired of conversations that feel like they'\;re built for developers instead of business owners? The AI Roundtable is designed to change that. \;
Hosted by John Hansman\, this recurring meetup skips the technical jargon and focuses on what matters most to local business owners: strategy and direction. Each session opens with a short\, practical roundtable discussion &mdash\; no coding\, no complex tech talk &mdash\; followed by open networking with other professionals in the community. \;
This session\, on October 8th\, will focus on how automation and AI are helping local businesses run more efficiently and profitably. Attendees will leave with practical direction\, not technical overwhelm\, plus new connections in the local business community. \;
Format: \;
- 15&ndash\;20 minute strategy-focused roundtable discussion \;
- Open networking for the remainder of the evening \;
- Food and drinks available for purchase at Bottega \;
Date: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026 \;
Time: 5:30 PM &ndash\; 7:30 PM \;
Location: Bottega\, 640 Woodland Square Loop SE\, Lacey\, WA 98503 \;
Cost: Free &mdash\; RSVP required \;
RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/the-ai-roundtable/events/316557990/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting&\;utm_medium=referral&\;utm_campaign=your-events_savedevents_share_modal&\;utm_source=link&\;utm_version=v2&\;member_id=483752775
LOCATION:640 Woodland Square Loop Lacey WA 98503
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URL:https://thurstonchamber.growthzoneapp.com/events/Details/networking-ai-meet-up-strategy-over-tech-talk-1927505?sourceTypeId=Hub
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