A new online resource offers AI classes, learning pathways, training and practical resources to help Southern Colorado small businesses, nonprofits and individuals prepare for the AI economy.
Launched by the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado, the BBB AI Hub is designed to teach practical artificial intelligence skills and how to use AI responsibly to people and organizations navigating a rapidly changing economy.
“AI is changing how businesses operate, how nonprofits serve their communities, how workers build careers and how leaders make decisions.”
Jonathan Liebert, CEO & Executive Director, Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado
“The BBB AI Hub was created to make AI learning practical, responsible and accessible,” Liebert said. “Our goal is to help people build confidence with AI while staying grounded in trust, ethics and real-world application.”
BBB AI Hub classes are currently free and open to everyone. Over time, some classes may include a registration fee for the general public. BBB Accredited Businesses will continue to receive access to BBB AI Hub classes at no cost.
The BBB AI Hub will feature classes, workshops, learning resources and a growing Knowledge Center focused on practical and responsible AI use. Topics will include AI basics, prompt writing, ChatGPT, AI for small business, AI for nonprofits, marketing with AI, AI ethics, AI agents, automation, Answer Engine Optimization and more. The Hub organizes classes into structured learning pathways for participants at different experience levels:
For beginners and occasional AI users who want to understand the basics and build confidence.
For people ready to apply AI to real work through prompting, workflows, marketing, operations, productivity and automation.
For experienced users, leaders and builders focused on AI strategy, governance, advanced tools, agents and organizational transformation.
The Hub launched with a group of trainers and subject-matter experts who will help deliver practical, high-quality AI education to the community.
Inaugural BBB AI Hub Trainers
- Amber Brannigan, ABW Consulting
- Matt Aponte, Voxe AI
- Andrew Bercich
- Mike Regennitter, Brevario
- Audrey Kerchner, Inkyma
- Stephanie Battista Hubbard, Humanity Innovation Labs
- Forrest Senti, Vardo AI
- Steven Brown, Slalom
- Jonathan Liebert, BBB of Southern Colorado
- Taylor Draper, Draper LTD CO
- Joshua Aguirre, Cressio
- Violet Rainwater, The Rainmaker’s Way
Regional Partners & Supporters
- City of Colorado Springs
- Colorado SBDC serving Pikes Peak Region
- Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
- Exponential Impact
- Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance
- Pikes Peak Workforce Center
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado
- Southern Colorado Impact Group
The BBB AI Hub website is at www.bbbaihub.org. Registration for classes is open, and new classes, trainers, resources and content will be added on a regular basis.