Hands-on Claude SMB workshop facilitated by Marketing Maven founder Lindsey Carnett and Design Main Street founder Will Hsiao in partnership with the West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) and HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center takes place on November 10, 2026
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marketing Maven, an integrated marketing and public relations agency, and Design Main Street, a Ventura-based digital marketing firm, will present the “Claude for Small Business Workshop” on November 10, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center in Camarillo, California. Presented in partnership with the West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) and HIVE, the free, hands-on workshop will help small-business owners identify practical uses for artificial intelligence and begin building workflows around their everyday tasks.
Design Main Street and Marketing Maven are approved Claude SMB Trainer organizations. The session will be facilitated by Will Hsiao, founder and creative director of Design Main Street and Lindsey Carnett, CEO and president of Marketing Maven.
“Small-business owners wear a lot of hats, and learning how to use AI can feel like one more thing competing for their attention,” said Carnett. “Our goal is to make that first step more approachable by showing them how to apply Claude to work they already do. Starting with one useful workflow can help them build the confidence to explore what else is possible for their business.”
Designed for business owners without a technical background, the workshop will begin with identifying each participant’s goals, priorities and constraints for using AI. Carnett and Hsiao will then guide attendees through configuring Claude for consistent use, exploring connections to everyday business tools and developing an initial workflow in which Claude prepares work for human review and approval.
“AI is the new tool to give small business owners to drive operational efficiency. The starting point is understanding where it can be useful in their own business and building confidence through practical experience,” said Hsiao.
Participants will work through a real task from their own businesses, with examples ranging from marketing and customer follow-up to invoices and payroll-related tasks. Real-world small-business examples and live assistance will help attendees identify opportunities within their existing processes and build a workflow suited to their needs. The session will conclude with a question-and-answer discussion.
Attendees should bring a laptop, charger and one business task they would like to automate. Before arriving, participants should download the Claude desktop app at claude.ai/download and sign in to their accounts. New users will receive one free month of Claude Max.
The workshop is free and open to the business community across Ventura County and will take place at HIVE Autonomous Innovation Center, located at 555 Airport Way, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93010. Space is limited. To register, visit Claude SMB Workshop with Design Main Street & Marketing Maven – Camarillo, CA • Luma and use a business email address.
About Marketing Maven:
With offices in Ventura County, Los Angeles County and New York County, Marketing Maven is a full-service marketing and communications agency. With origins in direct response public relations, Marketing Maven has developed into a premier voice in brand strategy, social media, innovative media relations, market research, Hispanic marketing, digital advertising, AI search, search engine optimization (SEO/GEO). Marketing Maven leads the industry in utilizing advanced metrics to measure their clients’ marketing reach and providing competitive analysis unparalleled in the industry. For additional information about Marketing Maven, visit http://www.MarketingMaven.com.
About Design Main Street:
Based in Ventura County, Design Main Street (DMS) is a business consulting agency built on a simple idea: a local business for local business. Beginning as a digital marketing agency, DMS has grown into a full-service partner for Main Street businesses, helping them get found, run better and level up their teams. Its three pillars include digital marketing, from websites and local search to social media and reputation management; fractional CTO and COO consulting, focused on streamlined operation processes, tech setup, and smart AI integration; and business and team development workshops. Guided by transparency, value and community, DMS offers clear pricing with no hidden fees. For additional information about Design Main Street, visit www.designmainstreet.com.
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