Downtown Chico's The Westport as venue for ChicoStart and Meta's high-impact regional AI workshop
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CHICO, Calif. - Californer -- Today, The Westport Event Venue in Downtown Chico is proud to host "Empowering California Businesses with AI with Meta," a landmark interactive workshop hosted by Chicostart in partnership with Meta. The high-profile event brings artificial intelligence expertise from Silicon Valley directly to Northern California's business and entrepreneurial community.

The workshop features hands-on guidance from Meta experts, equipping regional small business owners, startup founders, and industry leaders with practical, actionable AI tools designed to streamline operations and accelerate growth.

Hosted by Chicostart, the gathering has drawn attendees from across Northern California—including Nevada City, Sacramento, and surrounding regional hubs—joining local Chico entrepreneurs and guest speakers traveling from Silicon Valley.

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A Strategic Downtown Location Driving Local Economic Growth

Selected by Chicostart for its central position in the heart of the city's downtown district, The Westport provides seamless accessibility for out-of-town guests while placing visitors directly within walking distance of Chico's local businesses.

"We are thrilled to serve as the host venue for Chicostart and Meta for such a pivotal regional event," said Sara Barroso, Co-owner, The Westport. "Bringing tech experts from Silicon Valley and attendees from Nevada City to Sacramento into Downtown Chico creates a powerful ripple effect for our community. Having a central downtown venue does more than provide a space—it directly benefits our downtown neighbors. When guests step out of a session at The Westport, they walk right out to dine, shop, and support our local restaurants, cafes, and retailers by proxy."

Connecting Northern California to the Future of Tech

By hosting Chicostart's event, which brings together global technology leaders from Meta with business communities stretching from the Sierra Foothills to the State Capitol, The Westport is proud to support initiatives that strengthen Chico's position as a dynamic regional hub for innovation and economic development.

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For more information about hosting corporate conferences, workshops, and gatherings at The Westport, visit thewestportchico.com. For details on Chicostart programs and upcoming community events, visit chicostart.com (https://www.chicostart.com/).

About The Westport Event Venue

Located in Downtown Chico, California, The Westport Event Venue is a premier hosting space designed for corporate conferences, strategic workshops, community showcases, and private celebrations. Combining contemporary elegance with central downtown convenience, The Westport serves as a gathering site for regional events that drive economic vitality in the heart of Chico.