Drew Veach, CMS and AI Strategy Lead at BizStream, will be presenting at the BLAZE AI Summit on July 14, 2026, at The Goei Center in Grand Rapids. Hosted by the Better Business Bureau of Michigan, the summit brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to apply AI in practical, measurable ways.
AI search is changing how buyers find and evaluate vendors. At BizStream, we work with organizations every day on the strategy, content, and technical foundation that determines whether their brand shows up in AI-generated answers or gets left out. Events like BLAZE are where those conversations happen in person, and we’re glad to be part of it.
Drew brings nearly two decades of experience in sales, strategy, and relationship building, working with businesses ranging from small local companies to large enterprise organizations. At BizStream, he focuses on helping clients navigate platform decisions and digital strategy, with a growing focus on how AI is reshaping search and how brands need to respond. He has a direct, people-first approach that makes complex topics accessible for any audience.
Drew’s session will cover what the shift to AI-powered search actually means for your business, and what you can do about it. If your team is trying to understand how buyers are using tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI search to research vendors before ever visiting your website, this session will give you a clear starting point.
The talk is grounded in practical strategy, not hype. Expect to leave with a better understanding of where visibility gaps exist and what kinds of changes actually move the needle.
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Location: The Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids, MI
Seats are limited for this full-day event, which includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, networking, and all-day dining.
Register at BBB.org/BlazeMiAI
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn to keep the conversation going.
If your organization is trying to understand how to show up in AI-generated answers, our Introduction to GEO guide is a good place to start. It breaks down what generative engine optimization is, why it matters, and what a strong foundation looks like.
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