Lunch and Learn: SBDC Business Resources and AI Video Tools
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Whipple Gallery
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St, Marshall, MN 56258
See Map and Directions Below:
Park in the A lot (#37 on attached map). Parking passes are NOT required, just do not park in a reserved space. Follow the sidewalk by the large SMSU letters and walk through the courtyard (#27 on the map) and enter the Bellows Academic Building (#6 on the attached map). When you walk in the glass doors, you will see the Whipple Gallery on the right hand side.
Fees/Admission
$18 for Chamber Members
$23 for non-Chamber Members
Lunch is included with registration
Contact Information
Sam Lund
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Description
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, February 19th
12:00 to 1:00pm
SBDC Business Resources and AI Video Tools
Christine Fischer
Christine Fischer is the Regional Director of the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center, where she leads the team, manages funding and grants, and advocates for small businesses across the region. Based at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, she brings deep local knowledge and a passion for helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses.
Kris Boedigheimer
Kris Boedigheimer is the Associate Director of the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center and brings a strong technical background to SBDC programming. With experience as a software developer and business analyst, Kris focuses on practical tools—like AI video platforms—that help businesses communicate, market, and work more efficiently.
Curious about AI Video?
Join us for a Lunch & Learn exploring simple, beginner-friendly AI video tools anyone can use. Video works. In fact, 89% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool because it captures attention and boosts engagement more than text alone. Come learn about AI Video tools, no tech skills required!
WHAT IT’S ABOUT:
Video is one of the most powerful ways to connect on social media and online. In this session, you’ll see how easy it is to create short, engaging videos for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube using AI tools — even if you’ve never made a video before. We’ll share practical examples you can use at work, in school, on community projects, or for fun.
PLUS, LEARN ABOUT THE SBDC:
The Southwest Minnesota SBDC offers confidential, no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs and innovators. We’ll briefly share how our services work and how you can access support if you have an idea you’d like to grow.
The Southwest SBDC provides consulting, training and research to assist small businesses to start, grow and transition. With our Regional Office at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) in Marshall and Satellite Offices at the Enterprise Center in Hutchinson and on the Lower Sioux Reservation at the office of Dakota Futures, we provide entrepreneurs and business owners access to one on one consulting. The philosophy of the Center is based on the state wide SBDC principle that helping our small businesses is critical to our economy and the quality of our communities. We offer customized technical assistance and support to businesses at any point in their life cycle, from start-up to growth to exit strategies. The Southwest SBDC serves 18 counties and two Native Nations in southwest Minnesota:
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Lunch & Learn Sponsor
Southwest Initiative Foundation
