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With more than 1,000 members, the Fresno Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest in California, built on the power of members supporting one another. That strength is matched by the Chamber’s focus: opening doors to new connections, providing educational opportunities, advocating for policies that matter, and celebrating members’ successes. Membership isn’t just joining an organization; it’s joining a movement that enhances the region and empowers the people behind its businesses.

Running a business is never easy; there’s always more to do than there are hours in the day. Artificial intelligence (AI) can take some of that pressure off. It can automate repetitive tasks, keep data and invoices organized, personalize marketing, and serve customers around the clock. Here are a few ways AI can help your business work smarter, not harder.

From bigger write-offs to faster deductions, changes to federal tax law could put more money back into the pockets of business owners. That was the focus of the Fresno Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business University webinar on Sept. 10, where attendees learned how to take advantage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), signed into law July 4, 2025.