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SUMMARY:Small Business Hot Topics- April 2026
DESCRIPTION:HOW CAN AI MAKE YOU A MORE EFFECTIVE LEADER\n\n\nJoin the FWC for Small Business Hot Topics on Thursday\, April 2nd from 12 PM - 1 PM. This bi-monthly lunch and learn series is designed to educate small business owners and provide resources to assist in today's business challenges. \n\n\n\nThis session will feature Phillip Poarch\, President and Partner at Tolar Systems\, who will lead a practical discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way leaders work and make decisions. While many organizations have experimented with AI tools\, far fewer are using them in ways that meaningfully improve productivity\, streamline operations\, and strengthen decision-making.\n\nPhillip will explore how forward-thinking leaders are beginning to use AI as a thinking and problem-solving partner rather than simply another piece of technology. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, attendees will gain insight into how AI\, automation\, and better use of business data are helping organizations reduce administrative burden\, improve internal processes\, and make faster\, more informed decisions.\n\nWhat we'll cover\n\n  AI and Leadership: How artificial intelligence is beginning to influence leadership\, strategy\, and decision-making across industries\n\n  AI as a Thinking Partner: Practical ways leaders and teams can use AI to support problem-solving\, planning\, and productivity\n\n  Automation and Data: Identifying opportunities where automation and better use of business data can streamline internal processes\n\n  AI Opportunities: How to begin evaluating where AI could create meaningful impact within your organization\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to complete a brief AI readiness assessment to help evaluate how emerging technologies may influence their organization's future operations and growth.\n\nWhether you are exploring how AI fits into your current role or looking for ways to help your organization stay competitive\, this session will provide practical insights into how leaders can use emerging technology to work smarter and lead more effectively.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n	\n		\n			As President and Partner at Tolar Systems\, Phillip Poarch leads the company's Sales and Marketing initiatives and plays a key role in driving growth strategies across the organization. A passionate advocate for clarity\, alignment\, and accountability\, he champions the successful implementation of EOS principles throughout the company. Phillip's broad background in leadership\, sales strategy\, and client engagement has helped shape Tolar Systems into a forward-thinking\, customer-centric organization. His focus on building strong relationships ensures clients receive solutions tailored to their business goals.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p style="line-height:140%"><br />\n<span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:22px\;"><font face="arial"><b>HOW CAN AI MAKE YOU A MORE EFFECTIVE LEADER</b></font></span></span></p>\n\n<hr />\n<p data-end="466" data-start="154"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased\;">Join the FWC for Small Business Hot Topics on Thursday\, April 2nd from&nbsp\;12 PM - 1 PM.&nbsp\;</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased\; outline: 0px\; line-height: 22.4px\;">This&nbsp\;bi-monthly&nbsp\;lunch and learn series is designed to educate small business owners and provide&nbsp\;resources to assist in today&#39\;s business challenges.&nbsp\;</span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">This session will feature Phillip Poarch\, President and Partner at Tolar Systems\, who will lead a practical discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way leaders work and make decisions. While many organizations have experimented with AI tools\, far fewer are using them in ways that meaningfully improve productivity\, streamline operations\, and strengthen decision-making.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1062" data-start="640"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Phillip will explore how forward-thinking leaders are beginning to use AI as a thinking and problem-solving partner rather than simply another piece of technology. Through real-world examples and demonstrations\, attendees will gain insight into how AI\, automation\, and better use of business data are helping organizations reduce administrative burden\, improve internal processes\, and make faster\, more informed decisions.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="775" data-start="756"><span style="color:#000000\;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">What we&rsquo\;ll cover</span></span></strong></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1223" data-start="1083"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&bull\; <strong data-end="1107" data-start="1085">AI and Leadership:</strong> How artificial intelligence is beginning to influence leadership\, strategy\, and decision-making across industries</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1357" data-start="1225"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&bull\; <strong data-end="1256" data-start="1227">AI as a Thinking Partner:</strong> Practical ways leaders and teams can use AI to support problem-solving\, planning\, and productivity</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1496" data-start="1359"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&bull\; <strong data-end="1385" data-start="1361">Automation and Data:</strong> Identifying opportunities where automation and better use of business data can streamline internal processes</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1612" data-start="1498"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">&bull\; <strong data-end="1521" data-start="1500">AI Opportunities:</strong> How to begin evaluating where AI could create meaningful impact within your organization</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="1806" data-start="1614"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Attendees will also have the opportunity to complete a brief AI readiness assessment to help evaluate how emerging technologies may influence their organization&rsquo\;s future operations and growth.</span></span></span></p>\n\n<p data-end="2065" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1808"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Whether you are exploring how AI fits into your current role or looking for ways to help your organization stay competitive\, this session will provide practical insights into how leaders can use emerging technology to work smarter and lead more effectively.</span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n\n<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:600px\;">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="color:#000000\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">As President and Partner at Tolar Systems\, Phillip Poarch leads the company&rsquo\;s Sales and Marketing initiatives and plays a key role in driving growth strategies across the organization. A passionate advocate for clarity\, alignment\, and accountability\, he champions the successful implementation of EOS principles throughout the company. Phillip&rsquo\;s broad background in leadership\, sales strategy\, and client engagement has helped shape Tolar Systems into a forward-thinking\, customer-centric organization. His focus on building strong relationships ensures clients receive solutions tailored to their business goals.</span></span></span></td>\n			<td><img alt="" height="300" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1802/Image/Events/2026/SBHT/Phillip_Poarch.png" style="width: 300px\; height: 300px\;" width="300" /></td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n
LOCATION:FWC Office - Validated parking in Fort Worth Club garage
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