MPEI Business Workshop and Event Calendar

Name: Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights
Start: 2016-01-27T21:00+00:00
End: 2016-01-27T22:30+00:00
Location: Chicago City Hall

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This calendar includes Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative events, as well as business workshops from local business organizations. For more information on an event, contact the Village of Mount Prospect Economic Development Division, 847-818-5328.

Trademarks, Patents, Trade Secrets, and Copyrights

How To Recognize Your Company's Assets

Date: 01/27/2016 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 01/27/2016 3:00 PM 01/27/2016 4:30 PM
Location: Chicago City Hall
121 N. La Salle St, Room 805
Chicago, Illinois 60602

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Presented by Patrick J. Smith, Partner, registered patent attorney at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.

Learn the difference between a copyright and a trademark as well as a patent and a trade secret. Learn how to differentiate between the various types of intellectual property and learn the steps you can take to protect your company's IP assets.

This is a City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection (BACP) event. To register for a workshop call 312/744-2086 or email BACPoutreach@cityofchicago.org.

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Past Events:

June 24 2024 - Small Business Funding Options

Discover the many aspects of obtaining funding for existing or start-up businesses.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, this program will help you understand funding options available to you as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Join us to learn about:

Funding sources and how to access these sources.
Requirements for obtaining funding.
Advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources.

Additionally, we will present the fundamentals of a business plan and financial projections. Business mentoring from SCORE members will be available after the event.

Presented in partnership with the Mount Prospect Entrepreneurs Initiative (MPEI) and SCORE.

February 7 2024 - Panel Discussion

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MPEI Panel Discussion | February 7, 2024

Three industry experts answer questions and provide tips on business finances, business planning, and marketing/social media for your business. Following the panel, hear from SCORE Mentors and the Village and Library on resources offered to businesses right here in Mount Prospect.

Panel topics were selected based on survey feedback from Mount Prospect businesses. Presenters include:
- Richard Sassan, B & E Accounting & Tax CPA P.C.
- Bill Knee, The Knee Law Firm, LLC
- Lauren Schaff, Business & Marketing Strategist
-Mark Lieberman, SCORE Representative

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