THE MIDAS COMMERCE PLAYBOOK

How to Launch and Lead a Civic AI Commerce Organization in Your Community

A Midas Commerce Organization is the most civic-minded of the three MidasNet models — a chamber-of-commerce-style group you found and lead, dedicated to helping your entire community understand and adopt artificial intelligence. Where a referral group exists to pass business and a social exists to connect people, a Commerce Organization exists to *serve* — to educate local businesses, schools, seniors, and civic groups about AI, and to position you as the trusted community leader at the center of the most important transition of our time.

This course is built around nine focused modules, each a self-contained lesson with a short accompanying video. Work through them in order — each one builds on the last: Module 1 — What a Midas Commerce Organization Is — and Why It Matters Module 2 — The Monthly Meeting Format — Speaker & Local Business News Module 3 — Defining Your Civic Mission Module 4 — Six Community-Education Initiatives Your Members Can Run Module 5 — The Membership Model & The Value You Deliver Module 6 — Choosing Your Meeting Rhythm, Time & Venue Module 7 — Marketing Your Commerce Organization Module 8 — The Press & Recognition Engine — Becoming a Community Voice Module 9 — Leading the Organization — Running Meetings & Building Momentum

• ✓Be respectful and supportive — we are all here to grow.
• ✓No spam or unsolicited self-promotion.
• ✓Ask questions freely — there are no dumb questions here.
• ✓Share your wins and what is working for you.
• ✓Help newcomers feel welcome; everyone started at Module 1.