FXBG Local Loop Business Strategy & Skills Series: Running a City of Fredericksburg Business in the Age of AI

January 28, 2026 | by | Fredericksburg Business News |

Artificial intelligence isn’t a future concept. It’s already changing how businesses operate. From marketing and customer communication to scheduling and daily workflows, AI tools are becoming part of everyday business life.

FXBG Local Loop LogoThis FXBG Local Loop session, hosted by the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority, is designed for City of Fredericksburg (22401) local business owners who want to understand what AI actually means for their business without the tech jargon or hype.

When: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 8:00–10:00 a.m. (Check-in and networking 8-8:20 a.m.)
Where: Fredericksburg Visitor Center | 601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA
Hosted by: Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority
Supported by: Fredericksburg Economic Development & Tourism
Light refreshments provided.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What AI really is (and isn’t) for small and mid-sized businesses
  • Practical ways AI can save time and improve efficiency
  • How businesses are already using AI to support marketing, operations, and customer engagement
  • Simple, low-risk ways to get started

This is a strategy-focused, conversation-driven session built around real world business needs not a sales pitch or a technical training.

Who Should Attend:

  • Small business owners curious about using AI to work smarter, not harder
  • Managers juggling multiple roles
  • Staff tasked with using AI for social media

Come curious. Leave informed.

Join the FXBG Local Loop and learn how to confidently navigate the age of AI—right here in Fredericksburg.

If you are a City of Fredericksburg (22401) business owner, register today for FXBG Local Loop Business Strategy & Skills Series: Running a City of Fredericksburg Business in the Age of AI.

This workshop will be led by Madeline McMahon, who works at the intersection of marketing, operations, and emerging technology. Madeline helps small business owners make sense of AI without fear, hype, or oversharing, focusing on how real businesses operate with limited time, resources, and imperfect information.

Rather than treating AI as a replacement for people or judgment, Madeline will explore how it can be used as:

  • A thinking partner
  • A process assistant
  • A tool to reduce unnecessary friction—when it’s the right fit

Known for her practical, conversational teaching style, Madeline’s sessions help business owners walk away clearer, more confident, and better equipped to make smart decisions about AI that fit their business—not someone else’s playbook.

Learn more about Madeline:

Madeline McMahon works at the intersection of marketing, operations, and emerging technology, helping small business owners make sense of AI without fear, hype, or oversharing. Her work focuses on how real businesses actually operate, where decisions are made under time pressure, limited resources, and imperfect information.

Rather than treating AI as a replacement for people or judgment, Madeline teaches business owners how to use it as a thinking partner, a process assistant, and a way to reduce unnecessary friction. She spends much of her time helping teams recognize when AI is helpful, when it is risky, and when it is simply the wrong tool for the job.

Known for her practical, conversational teaching style, Madeline’s sessions are designed to help business owners walk away clearer, more confident, and better equipped to make smart decisions about AI that fit their business, not someone else’s playbook.

Participants will have opportunities for individual, one-on-one conversations with Madeline.

Questions? Contact Amy Peregoy at [email protected]