AI for Business Panel Discussion: How Real Business Owners Use AI
Curious how businesses are actually using AI? Join us for a practical panel discussion with local business owners who use tools like ChatGPT in their day-to-day work. You’ll hear what’s working, what’s not, and the simple workflows that save time, reduce busywork, and help teams move faster without hiring a small army. Food and beverage will be provided. Our panelist include Michelle De La Campa Martinez, Jenifer Namestka, and Dr. Jordan Plews.
The monthly AI for Business series is supported by the City of Rancho Cordova and Frequency Coworking
Agenda
6:00–6:30 PM — Networking (food + beverages)
6:30 –7:30 PM — Panel discussion
7:30–8:00 PM — Audience Q&A +
Who should attend
Business owners, operators, team leads, consultants, and anyone who wants practical ways to use AI for real work—no coding required.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: Frequency Coworking, 3249 Quality Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Cost: $5
Register: Eventbrite
About Michelle De La Campa Martinez
Michelle is the owner of the Ludlow Cleaning Company which Premium cleaning services for businesses and homes across the El Dorado Hills, Folsom, and Sacramento area.
About Jenifer Namestka
With over 26 years of experience across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa, Ms. Namestka founded Avo Solutions on the belief that change should move people, not just metrics. She specializes in organizational change management that bridges the gap between where organizations are and where they're heading, having guided hundreds of clients across government, non-profit, and Fortune 100 companies through meaningful transformation. Her approach combines proven frameworks for readiness assessment and adoption tracking with the hard conversations that unlock trust, clarity, and momentum. She develops change management programs that help leaders see clearly, respond wisely, and move forward with purpose. She believes that when you measure what matters, momentum follows. Ms. Namestka holds a Master of Education in eLearning and Bachelor of Arts, with certifications as a Certified Change Management Practitioner, Certified Return on Investment Professional, and Instructional Systems Designer.
About Dr. Jordan Plews
CEO/CSO, entrepreneur, and scientist with over 20 years of experience bridging academic excellence and industry innovation. Specializing in regenerative medicine, biotechnology, and healthcare, he has successfully founded and scaled companies, built and led diverse, high-performing teams, and invented and launched groundbreaking products and technologies.
