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The State of Practical AI for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses (2026 Edition) How to move from curiosity to compliant, ROI-backed integration By Michael Bowers, Heed AI Solutions

The State of Practical AI for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses (2026 Edition)

How to move from curiosity to compliant, ROI-backed integration By Michael Bowers, Heed AI Solutions 1. Why this guide exists AI is no longer a science-fair demo. By 2025, over half of U.S. small businesses report using AI, up sharply from low double-digits just two years earlier. Across large global…
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Nov
CalMxBizForum25: Strengthening North American Competitiveness Through AI Governance, Enablement, and Cross-Border Collaboration

CalMxBizForum25: Strengthening North American Competitiveness Through AI Governance, Enablement, and Cross-Border Collaboration

The California–Mexico Business Forum brought together business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from both sides of the border to address one central question: How do the U.S. and Mexico strengthen economic competitiveness in a future defined by AI? Representing the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, I was invited to speak…
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Top AI Consulting Firms in Los Angeles (2025 Edition)

Top AI Consulting Firms in Los Angeles (2025 Edition) The Definitive Guide to AI Strategy, Automation, Governance & Agentic Systems in Southern California Los Angeles has become one of the fastest-growing AI hubs in the country. With demand soaring across professional services, healthcare, finance, logistics, and high-growth companies, executives are…