BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260811T130000Z DTEND:20260811T143000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:GMS- The Future Is Local: How Schaumburg Businesses Are Using AI Today DESCRIPTION:What does AI actually look like inside growing businesses?\n\n\n\nAI is no longer future technology. It is already reshaping how businesses operate\, market\, communicate\, and scale. This panel brings together Schaumburg business leaders from digital marketing\, robotics\, call centers\, and financial management to share how artificial intelligence is being used to streamline operations\, increase productivity\, improve customer experiences\, and unlock new opportunities. Hear real-world examples of how local companies are leveraging AI to compete smarter\, serve customers more effectively\, and position themselves for the future.\n\n\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to connect with innovative leaders and growing companies at the event!\n\n\n\nPanalists: \n\n Patrick Panayotov - President & CEO of Proceed Innovative (Modorator) \n\n\n\n\n\n James Chapman - Chief Innovation Officer at Clearwater Capital Partners\n\n\n\n\n\n Ryan Krajecki President RobotLab\n\n\n\n Martin Panayotov CEO DialMind \n\nPatrick Panayotov \n\nPresident of Proceed Innovative LLC\n\nPatrick Panayotov is the President & CEO of Proceed Innovative\, a Schaumburg-based digital marketing agency focused on using AI to drive real business growth and measurable online results. Proceed Innovative specializes in GEO\, SEO\, PPC\, web design\, and AI-driven digital strategies that help businesses increase visibility\, improve prospect engagement\, and generate qualified leads. Patrick is a University of Illinois graduate\, the 2022 Schaumburg Business Association Leader of the Year\, and served as SBA Board Chair in 2024.\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pvpanayotov/\n\n\n\nJames F. Chapman\, AWMA CPFA \n\nPartner & Chief Innovation Officer Clearwater Capital Partners\n\nJames Chapman is a Forbes-recognized wealth advisor and fintech innovator who has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and high-net-worth families build lasting financial legacies. As Partner and Chief Innovation Officer at Clearwater Capital Partners\, he leads both client strategy and the firm's technology vision launching its mobile platform\, cybersecurity suite\, and digital client experience. Named a Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor four consecutive years and recipient of the 2024 Family Wealth Alliance Young Professional Award\, James represents the next generation of financial leadership where strategy meets innovation.\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-chapman-ccp/\n\n\n\nRyan Krajecki\n\nPresident RobotLAB\n\nRyan Krajecki leads RobotLAB\, America's largest robotics and AI integrator and the nation's only robot franchise\, with 30+ locations nationwide. With nearly 30 years of experience in industrial technology and sales engineering\, Ryan has a proven track record of helping businesses adopt automation that drives real results from restaurant delivery robots to AI-powered hotel operations and Department of Defense education programs. He is at the forefront of making robotics accessible and practical for businesses of every size.\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-krajecki-aa231522/\n\n\n\nMartin Panayotov\n\nCo-Founder & CEO DialMind\n\nMartin Panayotov is a serial entrepreneur and AI innovator who has built and scaled digital platforms for over two decades. As Co-Founder of DialMind\, he is transforming how businesses handle customer communication deploying AI voice agents that answer calls\, qualify leads\, and schedule appointments around the clock. Before DialMind\, Martin founded World Media Group and grew MoveAdvisor into one of the world's largest relocation marketplaces. He also serves as a board member at Startup Factory\, mentoring the next wave of entrepreneurs.\n\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialmind X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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What does AI actually look like inside growing businesses?
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\nAI is no longer future technology. It is already reshaping how businesses operate\, market\, communicate\, and scale. This panel brings together Schaumburg business leaders from digital marketing\, robotics\, call centers\, and financial management to share how artificial intelligence is being used to streamline operations\, increase productivity\, improve customer experiences\, and unlock new opportunities. Hear real-world examples of how local companies are leveraging AI to compete smarter\, serve customers more effectively\, and position themselves for the future.
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\nDon&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to connect with innovative leaders and growing companies at the event!
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  • Patrick Panayotov - President &\; CEO of Proceed Innovative \;(Modorator) \;
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  • James Chapman - Chief Innovation Officer at Clearwater Capital Partners
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James F. Chapman - Clearwater Capital Partners
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  • Ryan Krajecki \;&ndash\; President &ndash\; RobotLab
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\nPatrick Panayotov \;
\nPresident of Proceed Innovative LLC
\nPatrick Panayotov is the President &\; CEO of Proceed Innovative\, a Schaumburg-based digital marketing agency focused on using AI to drive real business growth and measurable online results. Proceed Innovative specializes in GEO\, SEO\, PPC\, web design\, and AI-driven digital strategies that help businesses increase visibility\, improve prospect engagement\, and generate qualified leads. Patrick is a University of Illinois graduate\, the 2022 Schaumburg Business Association Leader of the Year\, and served as SBA Board Chair in 2024.
\nLinkedIn: \;https://www.linkedin.com/in/pvpanayotov/
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\nJames F. Chapman\, AWMA®\; CPFA®\;
\nPartner &\; Chief Innovation Officer &mdash\; Clearwater Capital Partners
\nJames Chapman is a Forbes-recognized wealth advisor and fintech innovator who has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs\, business owners\, and high-net-worth families build lasting financial legacies. As Partner and Chief Innovation Officer at Clearwater Capital Partners\, he leads both client strategy and the firm'\;s technology vision &mdash\; launching its mobile platform\, cybersecurity suite\, and digital client experience. Named a Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor four consecutive years and recipient of the 2024 Family Wealth Alliance Young Professional Award\, James represents the next generation of financial leadership where strategy meets innovation.
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-chapman-ccp/
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\nRyan Krajecki
\nPresident &mdash\; RobotLAB
\nRyan Krajecki leads RobotLAB\, America'\;s largest robotics and AI integrator and the nation'\;s only robot franchise\, with 30+ locations nationwide. With nearly 30 years of experience in industrial technology and sales engineering\, Ryan has a proven track record of helping businesses adopt automation that drives real results &mdash\; from restaurant delivery robots to AI-powered hotel operations and Department of Defense education programs. He is at the forefront of making robotics accessible and practical for businesses of every size.
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-krajecki-aa231522/
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\nMartin Panayotov
\nCo-Founder &\; CEO &mdash\; DialMind
\nMartin Panayotov is a serial entrepreneur and AI innovator who has built and scaled digital platforms for over two decades. As Co-Founder of DialMind\, he is transforming how businesses handle customer communication &mdash\; deploying AI voice agents that answer calls\, qualify leads\, and schedule appointments around the clock. Before DialMind\, Martin founded World Media Group and grew MoveAdvisor into one of the world'\;s largest relocation marketplaces. He also serves as a board member at Startup Factory\, mentoring the next wave of entrepreneurs.
\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialmind
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