The Intermax "State of AI for Local Business" Survey: How Regional Organizations Are Really Approaching AI Today
What real organizations say about adoption, barriers,
and readiness.
AI is moving quickly from experimentation to everyday use—but adoption is not uniform. To better understand how organizations are navigating this shift, we surveyed regional Chambers of Commerce and Intermax customers about their current use of AI, attitudes toward adoption, decision timelines, and perceived barriers.
The results show a market that is cautiously optimistic: many organizations are already using or piloting AI, while others remain hesitant due to concerns around trust, security, skills, and readiness. Across the board, respondents emphasized the importance of reliable technology infrastructure as a foundation for progress.
This report shares what organizations are doing today, what’s holding them back, and what they say they need next.
What readers will learn
- How widely AI is already being used across organizations
- How leaders feel about AI adoption today
- When organizations expect to make AI‑related decisions
- The most common barriers to moving forward
- Why infrastructure and connectivity continue to matter
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