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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Protecting your ideas\, brand\, creative work\, and business know-how can be essential to building a successful business. Join SCORE North Atlantic Region and Liz Jackson\, Acting Director of the USPTO’s Northeast Regional Outreach Office\, for a virtual webinar covering the basics of intellectual property\, including patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets. Liz will explain the value of intellectual property to small businesses and entrepreneurs\, discuss key considerations to address before seeking federal intellectual property protection\, and provide an overview of the many free resources available from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This free webinar is an opportunity to gain practical knowledge and learn where to find additional support for protecting your business’s intellectual property. \n  \nWhat Attendees Will Learn: \n\nThe basics of patents\, trademarks\, copyrights\, and trade secrets\nWhy intellectual property can be valuable to small businesses and entrepreneurs\nKey considerations before filing for federal intellectual property protection\nFree resources available through the USPTO
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/intellectual-property-for-small-businesses-and-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:This is a live webinar
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SUMMARY:36th Annual Legislative & Candidates Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Metro South Chamber of Commerce cordially invites members of the business community\, candidates for public office\, and state\, federal and local elected officials to gather on Thursday\, October 8th for the 36th Annual Legislative and Candidates Reception. The reception will be held at Donahue Hall\, on the campus of Stonehill College in Easton from 5:00-7:30 p.m. \nThe reception is a casual event at which business leaders\, elected officials\, and candidates for public office can renew contacts and discuss issues of importance to them and the business community while enjoying complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Legislative actions at municipal offices\, on Beacon Hill and in Washington are having far greater impact on Metro South area businesses than ever before. As a result\, there is a greater need for our business community to speak out and be heard on regulations affecting commerce and industry. \nAs a member of the Metro South Chamber\, your organization has a vested interest in helping foster stronger relationships with local officials. The Legislative Reception is an excellent and cost-effective way for you\, your key staff\, and colleagues to initiate or renew contacts at the state\, federal and local level. We encourage your firm to participate and support the unified voice of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce. Together\, we can ensure that government understands and supports the needs and concerns of the business community in our region. \nFor more information\, contact Hannah McGuire or call (508) 586-0500 ext. 231. \nThis is a complimentary event\, but pre-registration is required – RSVP now. \nRegistered to attend: \n\nPlymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz\nPlymouth County Commissioners Office Nancy O’Rourke\nState Senator Michael Brady\nState Senator Bill Driscoll Jr.\nState Representative Rita Mendes\nState Representative Bridget Plouffe\nBrockton City Council President Jack Lally\nBrockton City Councilor-At-Large Jeff Charnel\nBrockton City Council Ward 4 Susan Nicastro\nBrockton School Committee Joyce Asack\nBrockton School Committee Tony Rodrigues\nEaston Town Administrator Liz Dennehy\nTown of Easton Select Board Craig Barger\nTown of Easton Select Board Dottie Fulginiti\nHanson Select Board Chair Laura Fitzgerald-Kemmett\nHanson Town Administrator Lisa Green\nTown of Sharon Select Board Sam Liao\nTown of Sharon Select Board Hanna Switlekowski\nTown of Whitman Select Board Dawn Byers\nTown of Whitman Select Board Daniel Salvucci\nTown of Whitman Select Board Christina Gorman\nWhitman Town Administrator Sabrina Chilcott\nTown of Whitman Select Board Justin Evans
URL:https://metrosouthchamber.com/event/36th-annual-legislative-reception/
LOCATION:Donahue Hall\, Stonehill College\, 320 Washington Street\, North Easton\, MA\, 02357\, United States
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