Monthly Luncheon: Where does AI actually belong in my business?

Where does AI actually belong in my business? Almost every business owner in the room is quietly asking the same question: where does AI actually belong in my business? Not whether to use AI. Not which tool to buy. But where it actually fits in the operation they already run, given the size, stage, and complexity of their business right now. This session answers that question with a structured, owner-friendly framework. Built from the same diagnostic logic used with enterprise clients, the framework scales down to the realities of small businesses and solopreneurs without losing rigor. Attendees will identify which of five AI readiness stages their business is currently in, learn what the right next step looks like at each stage, and watch a live demonstration of what changes when AI is used with structure instead of guesswork. Facilitated by Adell Means, founder and CEO of Aevara AI and a Certified AI Specialist, this session brings more than twenty years of executive leadership experience together with applied AI expertise. Adell was recently selected from more than 300 national submissions to deliver two workshops at America’s SBDC Annual Training Event and has trained 250+ clients across small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprise organizations. No technical background required. No vendor pitches. Whether you have never opened an AI tool or you are already several tools deep, you will leave with a clear sense of where you are and what your next step should be. About Adell Means: Adell Means is the founder and CEO of Aevara AI, an Indiana LLC providing AI audits, agent development, agentic workflow design, and AI training to organizations across the Midwest and nationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Butler University’s Lacy School of Business and executive certificates in Business Strategy and Organizational Leadership from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. His professional background spans more than two decades in executive leadership, including his current role as President and CEO of Resource & Supply. He is a Certified AI Specialist, a Hoosier AI 1000 Certified Instructor, and a US and International AI Trainer who has delivered AI education at institutions ranging from Butler University and the Indiana Small Business Development Center to William V. S. Tubman University in Liberia. He was a featured speaker at the ASI Power Summit and was selected from more than 300 national submissions to deliver two workshops at America’s SBDC 47th Annual Training Event. Adell serves on the Board of Directors of Conquer Paralysis Now and the Advisory Board of Nexus Impact Center. He is a 2026 inductee into the Butler University Football Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Indiana Black Expo Governor’s Award. He is based in the greater Indianapolis area. Date: July 15, 2026 Location: Brownsburg Fire Territory - 470 E Northfield Dr, Brownsburg, IN 46112 Lunch: TBD Cost: $15 for members | $20 for non-members