Local Innovation Meets Community Connection: Introducing Kenny, the AI-Powered Chamber Assistant
When small teams find big ways to serve their community, innovation often leads the way. The Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce (KACC) has taken an exciting step into the future of member engagement and community service through a new partnership with Southport AI & Automation. Together, they launched Kenny, an AI-powered website chatbot built right […]
ChatGPT Apps Arrive: The Next Step Toward Conversational Computing
A few months ago, asking a chatbot to order lunch or create a playlist still required hopping between apps. Now, ChatGPT can do it conversationally. You can say “DoorDash, order my usual” or “Spotify, make me a playlist for working late” and it simply happens. This new feature from OpenAI, revealed during DevDay 2025, marks an […]
Simple, Actionable Steps for Integrating AI into Everyday SMB Operations
Most small business owners agree on one thing: time is scarce. Between serving customers, managing employees, and keeping operations running, finding ways to save a few hours each week feels like winning the lottery. This is where AI in small business is starting to make a real impact. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are no longer reserved […]
Marketing Assistant Pro: Your All-in-One Content Partner
The Challenge Every Business Faces Keeping up with digital content has become one of the most time-consuming parts of running a business. Blogs, social media posts, email campaigns, and community updates all demand consistent attention. For many organizations, it’s hard enough to find fresh ideas, let alone maintain a steady flow of content that feels […]
AI Isn’t Magic. It Isn’t a Scam. Here’s What It Really Is.
If you’re a small business owner, you’ve likely seen constant headlines about AI promising to change everything from how emails are written to how entire industries operate. At the same time, there’s skepticism. Some say tools like ChatGPT are “just fancy autocomplete” with little real value. Both views miss the mark. The truth about AI […]