Your Peak AI joins Chamber

Membership Engagement Specialist Amanda Roberts introduced owners Mike and Karen Lies to the Chamber network, with Chamber ambassadors leading the ribbon-cutting. Following the celebration, Mike Lies delivered a powerful live demonstration showing how artificial intelligence is already transforming the way businesses operate — often faster than many realize.

“Imagine running your business tomorrow with no internet,” Lies challenged attendees. “That’s how significant this shift is. AI isn’t just another tool — it’s a new technology baseline, and it’s moving faster than the internet ever did.”

During the demonstration, Lies showed how tools like ChatGPT can help businesses think strategically, solve real operational challenges, and generate creative solutions in minutes. From designing high-impact event booths to solving retail profitability issues, the live examples demonstrated how AI can function like a strategic consultant — instantly.

“Businesses that are using AI aren’t smarter — they just have better tools,” Lies said. “If you spend 30 minutes working through real questions with AI, you can walk away with strategies that would normally take weeks to develop.”

Your Peak AI focuses on practical, real-world AI training for business owners, managers, and professionals. With more than 25 years of business experience, Lies understands the gap between trendy AI prompts and actionable business implementation.

“A lot of people are asking, ‘How does AI fit into my business?’” Lies explained. “The better question is: Where is the technology floor right now — and where do I stand in relation to it? Most businesses don’t realize how much that floor has already moved.”

To help local professionals bridge that gap, Your Peak AI hosted an introductory AI workshop on Tuesday, February 24. The session walked attendees through practical applications of AI, live demonstrations, and immediate ways to implement AI tools in their organizations.

“This workshop is for everyone,” Lies said. “Whether you’re a contractor, dentist, CEO, real estate agent, or running a solo operation — AI can improve your thinking, reduce admin time, and make your business more effective starting tomorrow.”

A full-length, in-depth AI workshop is also planned for late March.

Community members can learn more or register by visiting yourpeakai.com, following Your Peak AI on Facebook, or calling 870-805-0334.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders and professionals across the region to attend the February 24 workshop and discover how AI can elevate their work in 2026 and beyond.

Ambassadors in attendance include: Aaron Herndon (Citizens Bank), Alexandra McClain (Myers-Davis Life Coaching), Ashlyn Blevins (Myers-Davis Life Coaching), Brandi Curbo (Batesville Guard), Brandon Lackey (Southern Bank), Brenda Rivera (First Community Bank), Christina Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics), Crystal Kimmer (White River Health), Eva Henriksen (Merchants & Planters Bank), Julie Hinkle (Bank of Cave City), Lori Campbell (Batesville School District), Megan Strother (George's Inc.), Micah Richardson (Citizens Bank), Michael Dickinson (City of Batesville), Michael Kelley (Peco Foods), Nathan Dowen (Citizens Bank), Robert Stephens (Network of Community Options), Sarah Perkins (Mossy Oak Properties), Sarah Ring (Southern Bank), Scott Phillips (UACCB), Sydney Wood (Main Street Batesville), and Taylor Williams (First Community Bank).