How AI Shapes JTech Week: Celebrating Our Anniversary with Tech and Team Spirit
At our agency, AI isn’t just a shiny new tool—it’s a core part of how we operate. It’s woven into the very infrastructure of our work. Nowhere is this more evident than during JTech Week, our annual retreat where our Bozeman-based and remote teams hit pause on client delivery to celebrate our company anniversary. Next week, we’re gathering in the heart of Montana to strengthen our bonds, recharge in Bozeman’s stunning outdoors, and explore how AI can elevate our craft. From hiking trails to river floats, JTech Week blends team spirit with tech innovation, and we’re counting down to a week of laughter, learning, and pushing our limits.
AI Meets Camaraderie: Powering Our Retreat
Our team is a close-knit crew, whether we’re swapping memes in our office chat, collaborating across Bozeman, Billings, Michigan, or Washington, or grabbing drinks at our monthly socials. JTech Week is our chance to come together in person, laugh, and push our skills forward. As we prepare to celebrate our anniversary, we’re excited to weave AI into every part of our work—while leaving plenty of time for Montana-style fun. Here’s how AI will fuel our retreat next week:
1. Code Review, Debugging, and Inline Assistance
- Real-time fixes: AI catches logic and syntax errors on the spot, keeping our momentum strong.
- Smarter refactoring: Scripts are streamlined for readability, scalability, and security.
- Edge-case validation: AI ensures our code is production-ready, no matter the challenge.
During JTech Week, we’ll dive into these tools between team hikes and board game nights, empowering our devs to code like pros. It’s like having a coding coach right in our laptops, ready to inspire us!
2. Data & Analysis Automation
- Campaign audits: AI will scan performance across channels, spotting trends to sharpen our strategies.
- Anomaly alerts: It’ll flag quirks in ad spend, engagement, or conversions.
- Instant insights: Tools like Slemma’s AI-driven dashboards and ChatGPT’s Advanced Data Analysis will transform complex data into clear, actionable plans.
As we prep for our retreat, we’re excited to test these tools between team-building moments, ensuring we can focus on both data-driven decisions and the joy of a sunset hike.
“AI won’t replace you—but a person using AI might.”
— MIT Sloan Management Review
We’re ready to be those people, using AI to amplify our creativity while bonding over Montana’s magic.
3. QA, Consistency, and Tone Audits
- Tone checks: It’ll scan web copy, emails, and scripts to ensure they hit the right vibe for our clients.
- Brand alignment: AI will flag off-brand language or unclear calls-to-action.
- Pre-launch polish: Final assets will be vetted against briefs before going live.
Whether we’re brainstorming in a Bozeman meeting room or relaxing with a team dinner, AI will act as our tireless quality control partner, keeping our work sharp so we can focus on the fun.
4. Operational Templates and Workflow Optimization
- Smarter meetings: Auto-generated notes will turn into action items, saving us brainpower.
- Seamless onboarding: Repetitive tasks will become self-service, AI-led guides.
- Retrospective insights: Generated summaries and next steps will keep our recaps focused.
As we gear up for our Yellowstone River adventure, we’re testing these AI-driven workflows to make our team stronger—both in the office and on the water.
From Celebration to Innovation
JTech Week is our moment to celebrate another year of growth while pushing our tech forward. In 2023, we bolstered My JTech with multi-factor authentication. Last year, we refreshed our content to align with Google’s E-E-A-T guidelines, complete with stunning custom illustrations. But it’s not just about working hard—we play hard too. We’re counting down to next week’s retreat, where we’ll spend a full week together as a team in the office, capped off by an epic river adventure, just like our unforgettable floats in years past, filled with laughter, a few sunburns, and lifelong memories.
“In the next era, the best teams won’t have the most AI—they’ll have the best feedback loops.”
— Benedict Evans
JTech Week will spark new ideas, refine our workflows, and bring our team closer than ever. It’s where AI fuels our innovation and strengthens the bonds that make us unstoppable.
Not Just a Retreat—A Montana-Made Bond
JTech Week is more than an anniversary celebration. It’s where we blend the power of AI with the joy of coming together, whether we’re hiking Drinking Horse, sharing a steak masala special at Montana Ale Works, or floating down the Yellowstone. It’s not a conference or a lab—it’s a week to recharge, innovate, and celebrate who we are, all set against Bozeman’s stunning backdrop.
Here’s to next week’s adventure and another year of building, laughing, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Stay tuned for updates from our Bozeman and remote teams as we dive into JTech Week!
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About Chelsey Collimore
Chelsey, JTech’s Marketing Manager, holds a Master’s in Information Systems Management from the University of Arizona, specializing in Business Intelligence. With over 20 years of marketing experience, she crafts data-driven, impactful content that resonates with audiences. A lifelong learner, Chelsey stays ahead of industry trends through podcasts and online courses. Outside work, she enjoys hiking, Dragon Boat racing, concerts, and adventures with her dogs, Skogar and Thicket.
About Chris Pontin
Chris is an adept writer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience in web development and design. As JTech’s Production Project Coordinator, he crafts compelling content and intuitive user experiences, blending technical expertise with a passion for storytelling. When not writing or managing projects, Chris enjoys playing guitar, coding, camping, and shooting.