# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Your tools and AI may be creating hidden risks. Learn how outages, breaches, and misuse can impact your business and how to protect it.About this EventJoin Community Futures Highwood in partnership with JEI Tech, High River Library, and Foothills Community Immigrant Services for a practical in person workshop designed to help you apply market research to your marketing efforts.Two topics will be discussed.Topic 1: The Hidden Risk in the Tools You Use Every DayYour business depends on tools you don’t control — payroll, accounting, email, cloud appsIf one of them goes down, gets breached, or makes a mistake, you pay the priceMost businesses don’t notice the risk until something breaksSigning up for a service doesn’t mean the responsibility disappearsSmall oversights can turn into expensive problems very quicklyBig question we’ll explore:If one of your critical tools failed tomorrow, how exposed would your business really be?Topic 2: AI — Risks, Rewards & Responsible UseAI is already being used at work — often without rules or oversightIt can save time and boost productivity or quietly create liabilityMany people don’t realize AI tools are vendors tooSensitive data, client information, and business decisions are already touching AIThe risk isn’t AI itself — it’s using it without boundariesBig question we’ll explore:Are your people using AI in ways that help your business — or put it at risk without you knowing?Who Should Attend: Small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, home-based business operators, side-hustlers, creatives, service providers, and anyone who wants a simple and supportive introduction to business planning. This session welcomes participants from all backgrounds and communities. Everyone is invited to learn and grow together.This session is free to attend. Spots are limitted, please consider the event location before registering your spot.Meet Your Facilitators:Jonah RoyJonah Roy serves as the Business Development lead at JEI Tech, where he helps organizations navigate modern technology with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With a background in network administration and years of hands‑on technical experience, Jonah brings both deep expertise and a practical understanding of real‑world business needs.Originally from New Brunswick, Jonah spent 25 years on the East Coast before moving to High River, Alberta, where he is active in community initiatives, customer education sessions, and business leadership events. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2bfefe00-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w493-h740-dc7e7260-gmir.jpg Scott ColemanScott Coleman is a shareholder and Director of Operations at JEI Tech, a Managed Service Provider in Southern Alberta. He focuses on operational excellence, cybersecurity, and scalable service delivery within a multi‑generation, family‑owned business. Scott is a Christian, a father of two, and a husband to a supportive wife, who makes opportunities like this webinar possible. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2c306e40-33d8-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w529-h740-dc7a8088-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/high-river/hidden-risks-in-your-business-tools-and-ai-what-you-need-to-know/100001986563316356 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, virtual, webinar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: High River - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: High River Library - **lat**: 50.5743586 - **long**: -113.873788 - **full address**: High River Library, 909 1 Street Southwest, High River, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e07e36d52cb07e6b6889bf8d45c931ba719987ef6f76142d5ca4a6a8530bb304-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf4f4f4-gmir.jpg?v=1775713903 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know being held? - **A:** Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know takes place on Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 07:45 pm at High River Library, 909 1 Street Southwest, High River, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know? - **A:** Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know is organized by Community Futures Highwood. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hidden Risks in Your Business Tools & AI: What You Need to Know is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in High River, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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