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Hometown Tech for the Heartland: AI Local's Vision for Massillon and Surrounding Communities

March 11, 20252 min read

Bringing AI to Massillon: A Hometown Approach

Hey there, Massillon!

Ted Brunker here. You might know me from my years in the car business or the last 14 years with Thermal Roofing. But today, I want to talk about something new and exciting that I believe could benefit our whole community.

From Car Sales to Roofing to AI: My Journey

For a while now, I've been fascinated by artificial intelligence (AI). It all started when I got hooked on podcasts like Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, and "My First Million." The more I learned about AI, the more I thought, "Hey, this stuff could really help folks right here in Massillon."

That's why I started AI Local.

It's not some big, fancy tech company from Silicon Valley. It's just me and a few talented locals who believe that AI could make life a little bit better for everyone in our town.

What's AI Local All About?

Simply put, we want to explore how AI might help Massillon. Could it make our local businesses run smoother? Maybe help our Tigers' coaching staff analyze scouting data? Or even create new job opportunities right here at home?

We're not promising miracles, but we think it's worth looking into. Here are a few ideas we're kicking around:

  • Helping our local shops compete with big online retailers

  • Making it easier to get information about city services

  • Finding ways to reduce traffic and improve parking downtown

  • Supporting our schools with new learning tools

We're In This Together

Look, I'm not some AI guru, but I do know what I'm doing! I'm just a guy who's lived in Massillon his whole life and wants to see our community thrive.

That's why I want to hear from you. What problems do you think AI might help solve? How could we make Massillon an even better place to live?

I promise we'll take things slow and steady. We're not here to replace anyone's job or make big changes overnight. We just want to explore how this new technology might give our community a little boost.

Let's Chat

If you're curious about what we're doing, or if you've got ideas about how AI could help Massillon, I'd love to hear from you. Stop by our office, give us a call, or shoot us an email.

We're all in this together, and I believe that if we approach this thoughtfully, we might just make our hometown a little bit better for everyone.

Thanks for hearing me out, Massillon. Here's to our future!

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