By Brian D’Antoni
The Coconut Grove Sailing Club is better known for regattas than for software, but on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, its rooms on South Bayshore Drive will be full of laptops. The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is inviting business owners to the Claude SMB Workshop, a free, hands-on session from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at 2990 S Bayshore Dr., Miami.
The chamber’s listing is plain about the goal. Owners bring a laptop, build a working AI workflow around a real task from their own business, and leave with a ready-to-use Claude setup plus a free month of Claude Max, which the listing values at $100. Seats are limited, and chamber members get first access.
The Morning at a Glance
| Item | What the Grove Chamber lists |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Tue. Nov. 10, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET |
| Where | Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 S Bayshore Dr., Miami 33133 |
| Cost | Free |
| Seating | Limited; chamber members receive first access |
| Who it is for | Owners and operators of companies with roughly 5 to 50 people; no technical background needed |
| Bring | A laptop, a charger and one recurring task to automate |
| You leave with | A ready-to-use Claude setup and a free month of Claude Max ($100 value, per the listing) |
| Hosts | Hosted by Miami Cyber, sanctioned by Anthropic, led by a Claude Certified SMB Trainer |
What the Session Promises
The chamber describes the morning as “not a lecture or a product demo.” Attendees build on their own laptops, on their own businesses, with expert help in the room. The first listed step is setting up Claude so it knows the business, its voice and how the owner works.
That framing matters for a company of 10 or 30 people. Most owners have tried an AI chat window once or twice; the listing speaks directly to them, saying the session is for anyone who has used AI that way and now wants it doing real work. Four hours is enough time to take one recurring task, such as customer replies, proposals or weekly reports, and leave with a working version.
Reading the Credentials
The listing says the workshop is sanctioned by Anthropic, the company that makes Claude, hosted by Miami Cyber and led by a Claude Certified SMB Trainer. In plain terms, the session is built around one company’s product and run by a local host the chamber has partnered with. The free Claude Max month is described in the listing as an attendee benefit; owners should check the terms when they sign in rather than plan a budget around it.
How to Get a Seat
Registration runs through the Grove Chamber event page. Chamber members receive first access to a limited number of seats, which are otherwise first come, first served. Register with a business email address; the chamber says registrations from @gmail.com or @outlook.com accounts cannot be admitted. Each registration is reviewed, and a confirmation arrives once the seat is approved.
The chamber handles registration through its event page; if the sign-up button is not showing, contact hello@grovechamber.org.
Before Nov. 10, pick one task that eats several hours a week and gather a few real examples, such as past emails, a price sheet or a standard proposal. Arriving with the raw material turns a demonstration into a tool the team can use the next morning.
Where It Fits on the Free AI Calendar
The Grove workshop opens a busy November for free, hands-on AI sessions. The rundown of free AI build sessions in Miami on Nov. 15 and West Palm Beach on Nov. 18 covers a community Codex hackathon and a beginner workshop, which suit different owners than a business-first morning in the Grove.
| Session | Date | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Claude SMB Workshop, Coconut Grove | Tue. Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET | Owners of 5 to 50 person companies building one real workflow |
| DevDay Exchange Community: Miami | Sun. Nov. 15, 2 to 6:30 p.m. ET | Builders comfortable with a team hackathon |
| Partner With AI, West Palm Beach | Wed. Nov. 18, 1 to 3:40 p.m. ET | Beginners who want a guided first build |
Sources
These pages were opened on Oct. 14, 2026.
Related Reading
See the South Florida AI events hub, free AI build sessions Nov. 15 and Nov. 18, free AI workshops for owners and the Get Equipped AI Summit in Fort Lauderdale.
Key Facts for Owners and Search
When and where is the free Claude SMB Workshop in Coconut Grove?
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce lists the Claude SMB Workshop for Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 2990 S Bayshore Dr., Miami 33133. The session is free and hands-on, and owners register through the chamber’s event page.
Who should attend the Claude SMB Workshop?
The chamber says the workshop is for owners and operators of companies with roughly 5 to 50 people, and no technical background is needed. It is aimed at owners who have tried AI as a chat window and now want it doing real work inside their business, such as replies, proposals or reports.
What do attendees leave the Claude workshop with?
According to the listing, attendees build a working AI workflow around a real task from their own business and leave with a ready-to-use Claude setup. The listing also says attendees receive a free month of Claude Max, valued at $100. Owners should review the terms of that offer when they sign in.
Is the Coconut Grove Claude workshop open to nonmembers?
The listing says chamber members receive first access to a limited number of seats, which are otherwise first come, first served. Registration requires a business email address, and Gmail or Outlook addresses cannot be admitted. Nonmembers should register early on the Grove Chamber event page and watch for confirmation. Attendees should bring a laptop, since they build on their own machines.
Who runs the Claude SMB Workshop?
The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce lists the workshop as hosted by Miami Cyber, sanctioned by Anthropic, the company that makes Claude, and led by a Claude Certified SMB Trainer. The chamber describes it as a hands-on build session rather than a lecture or product demo, with expert help available in the room.
Brian D’Antoni writes The Sundaze Gazette from Palm Beach County. He reports on business, film and technology for South Florida owners.
