Since 2008, Dooley & Associates has been rooted right here in Kenosha, Wisconsin, partnering with businesses across Milwaukee, Racine, Pleasant Prairie, Chicago, Waukegan, and far beyond. Our award-winning work in brand development, graphic design, website engineering, SEO, and digital strategy has always been driven by one core belief: innovative marketing should be accessible, effective, and tailored to each client’s goals.
That same belief is what first led us to adopt AI long before it became a buzzword. Over the past few years, we have woven AI into the websites we build by developing smarter chatbots, automating marketing processes, improving lead flow, and creating systems that help businesses understand their audiences on a deeper level.
A Local Partnership to Power the Future
This summer, we had a fresh opportunity to push that innovation even further. During ongoing conversations with our longtime colleagues and trusted IT experts at Platinum Systems, it became clear we were thinking about the same things our clients were.
How can businesses integrate AI in meaningful, sustainable, and secure ways?
How can local partners lead the charge rather than waiting on national providers?
At the same time, the founders of Platinum Systems launched Southport.ai, an advanced platform designed to help organizations leverage AI safely and strategically. As our conversations continued, it became clear that many of the clients we both serve were looking for solutions that go far beyond simple plug-and-play chatbots. They were seeking integrated systems that could become part of their core infrastructure. They did not want novelty tools. They wanted long-term, scalable improvements that support real business growth.
Today, we are working side by side to build exactly that.
What This Means for You
We are moving rapidly into the next era of digital transformation, helping businesses integrate AI into their operations with the same thoughtful and customized approach you expect from Dooley & Associates.
Think about:
It is the best of all worlds: local names you have trusted for decades bringing you future-ready solutions designed around your pace, your comfort level, and your business needs.
Why AI Integration Matters More Than Ever
Adoption is not slowing down. Businesses that ignore AI risk falling behind, and the data backs it up.
83% of companies say AI is a top priority in their business plans (IBM Global AI Adoption Index, 2024).
64% of marketers already use AI tools for daily tasks including writing, analytics, and automation (Marketing AI Institute, 2024).
In the Midwest, particularly Wisconsin and Illinois, more than 40% of mid-sized companies report active AI initiatives, with most planning expansion in 2025 and 2026 (WEDC and Illinois Chamber technology outlook reports).
And perhaps most telling, businesses using AI for operations report a 20-40% reduction in administrative workload, freeing up time, talent, and budget for strategic growth.
These numbers are not trends, they are turning points. They reflect what we are seeing firsthand. Businesses want guidance they can trust that is built on thoughtful implementation rather than disruption for the sake of disruption.
Leading the Next Chapter Together
Dooley & Associates and Southport.ai share a common vision: helping local businesses take advantage of modern technology without losing the personal relationships and local expertise that make this region unique.
Whether you are ready to fully integrate AI into your business infrastructure or you are simply curious about where to start, we are here to guide you at a pace that aligns with your organization.
This is not the future arriving someday. It is happening right now, and we are proud to help lead the way for Wisconsin, Illinois, and the clients we serve beyond.
If you are interested in exploring AI-powered workflows or want to learn what this could look like for your organization, we would love to talk.
