Thriverr Gathering: Using AI in your Economic Development Organization

About this event

We’ll explore how we can use AI to enhance our work, geared specifically toward economic development organizations.

Join us for our first ever Thriverr Gathering focused on Using AI in your Economic Development Organization. We will be joined Andy Jorgensen and Dan Klosterman from the EdgeTeam , based out of Sioux Falls. EdgeTeam has trained thousands of people on AI, including the Dakota Resources staff. We are excited to partner with them to bring this two-day gathering to all of you.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

• Have a deeper understanding of how AI can be used specifically in economic development scenarios, not just generic business or nonprofit scenarios,

• Get a sense for the AI landscape and all the jargon that comes with it,

• See live demonstrations of AI-technology based around EDO work such as grants, board reports, and community communications,

• Build a real AI workflow for something they do every week, with the hands on support.

You will need to bring your own laptop to this hands on event.

Agenda

Day 1 – Tuesday, November 18, 2026

Welcome and Check-in

Mapping the AI Landscape

We will conduct an environmental scan to identify the AI tools, trends, and terminology economic developers are running into.

Lunch

AI Fundamentals

Hands-on Workshop

Participants will work on their laptops using their preferred AI tools with assistance available from the EdgeTeam.

Dinner & Social Time

Day 2 – Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Check-in

AI Fundamentals

Hands-on Workshop

Register today!

From Dakota Resources