Be ready to interact with featured speakers, Mel McGee & New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding, and your fellow participants.
Please arrive at 11:30 am.
Eat. Mingle. Make new friends.
New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding will provide introductory remarks about Community Innovation Partnership and then tee up the conversation.
Community Innovation Partnership is a coalition of mayors committed to leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence to enhance city functions, strengthen workforce
Preview of Mel’s remarks below:
As AI continues to shape industries, small businesses have a unique opportunity to harness its potential for workforce development, efficiency, and growth. To stay competitive, it’s essential to understand how AI can enhance employee skills, ensure responsible use, and take advantage of funding opportunities.
- AI for Workforce Development & Upskilling: AI-driven training tools can help employees build new skills, improve productivity, and adapt to changing job demands.
- Developing Internal AI Policies: Establishing AI policies ensures responsible use, protects data security, and aligns AI adoption with business goals.
- Ohio’s TechCred Program: Businesses can receive up to $180,000 per year in reimbursement for AI and tech-related training to upskill their workforce.
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Melanie McGee is a pioneering technologist, educator, and entrepreneur with nearly three decades of experience in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and workforce development. As the Co-founder of SkillSpout and Founder & CEO of We Can Code IT, she drives AI adoption and practical tech education for small to mid-sized organizations.
A recognized thought leader, Melanie has shaped the future of AI-driven learning and workforce transformation, with her work featured in books, media, and academic settings. Beyond tech, she’s an avid cyclist, trail runner, and lifelong learner passionate about innovation and problem-solving.
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Sloan Spalding is the Mayor of New Albany, Ohio. Sloan currently serves as Assistant Auditor for Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber. Prior professional appointments have included being selected as section chief for employment law for then Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, general counsel and deputy chancellor for the Ohio Board of Regents, chief legal counsel to the Ohio Department of Mental Health and labor relations director for The Ohio State University.
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Like all TIGER Events, this talk is FREE.
Timeline:
11:30 am – Lunch / Socializing
11:50 am – Introduce yourself to our crowd (your “15 Seconds of Fame”)
12:05 pm – Hand-off to Mayor Spalding & Mel McGee
1:00 pm – Wrap / More Socializing
