Kenya and Kevin Jones of Jones Software Corporation earned the inaugural Intuit Innovation Award for their AI-powered learning solutions. With guidance from ICIC’s ICCC program, they strengthened growth strategies and forged key partnerships, scaling their impact. Their award-winning work, including contributions to the Microsoft Copilot launch, shows how vision and persistence create real impact. Read More

AI has the potential to transform how small businesses operate—but only if they have the right tools, knowledge, and support. That’s why ICIC and Intuit have joined forces to bridge the gap between AI and small business success through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. Drawing on insights from ICIC’s nationwide study of more than 3,700 small and mid-market businesses, which identified key barriers and opportunities in AI adoption, the partners launched the Intuit More with AI Tour—a free, six-city series of half-day events offering practical, no-cost AI education. The tour has already visited Boulder, CO; Los Angeles, CA; Mountain View, CA; and New Haven, CT, with an additional stop in Arlington, TX planned for 2025. Read More

Practical AI workshops from ICIC and Intuit are helping small business owners turn uncertainty into action. Designed with input from over 3,700 small business owners and backed by ICIC’s AI in Business report, these hands-on sessions offer real tools for real results—from producing graphics to saving hours on daily tasks. With stops in cities like Boulder, Los Angeles, and New Haven, the More with AI Tour is making AI training accessible to hundreds of business owners.  The tour’s strength lies in its community-driven approach: participants gain not just AI skills, but also the confidence and support needed to apply them. Thanks to the support of ICIC and Intuit, these high-impact workshops are offered at no cost—proving that when resources meet opportunity, small businesses can thrive in the age of AI. Read More

When Toyota called Rosa Santana in 2014 with an unexpected opportunity, she didn’t hesitate. Though she had never worked in manufacturing, she jumped at the chance to build truck beds for the company, becoming the first Hispanic- and woman-owned direct Tier I supplier to Toyota. Today, Rosa leads the Santana Group, a family of companies that create jobs across the U.S. and Mexico. As a member of ICIC’s Board of Directors and an advisor to our new Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP), Rosa is helping other small manufacturers grow with confidence. Manufacturing changed her life, and now she's helping make that possible for others too. Read More