NextChapter Event: Trademark, Copyright & Patent Basics for Start-Ups

Tuesday, June 10, 7 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
Trademark, Copyright and Patent law broken down for the new business person with no legal background.  Properly obtaining intellectual property rights can be instrumental in securely growing your business.  Ignoring the intellectual property rights of other can lead to infringement lawsuits that will seriously harm a budding business.  Join Patent Attorney, Sean Goodwin, as he shares examples will be provided of what to do and what not to do.  Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

SCORE Presents: Business Plan--A Roadmap to You

Monday, June 9, 6 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
In this workshop, Mark Lieberman, SCORE mentor, covers the essential elements of business plan development including setting goals and objectives; preparing marketing and financial plans; and defining action steps to attain your goals. Registration is required. Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

NextChapter event:Lessons on Social Media and the law from "Breaking Bad"

Thursday, June 5, 12 noon, Small Meeting Room, Main Library
Using examples from the “Breaking Bad” plot and short clips from the show, Michael Allen, attorney, and Enna Allen, a marketing professional, will present a lively seminar on how to pick your partners prudently, communicate effectively, and know your network. Topics include: Friending, Tagging and Tweeting; Copyright Infringement, Privacy and Data Security BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch).   Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

NextChapter Event: Starting a Business is a Bad Idea!

Wednesday, June 4, 12 noon, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
Climbing the corporate ladder is far more lucrative and secure.  So why start a business?  Stelios Valavanis, Founder, onShore Networks, and Founder, Creative CoWorking,  will share his insights and experience in this workshop. Register online, or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630. 

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Trademark, Copyright & Patent Basics for Start-Ups

Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm, Third Floor Seminar Room, Main Library
Trademark, Copyright and Patent law broken down for the new business person with no legal background.  Properly obtaining intellectual property rights can be instrumental in securely growing your business.  Ignoring the intellectual property rights of other can lead to infringement lawsuits that will seriously harm a budding business.  Join Patent Attorney, Sean Goodwin, as he shares examples will be provided of what to do and what not to do.  Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

Crain's Small Business Week

Crain's Chicago Business has designated October 3-7, 2011 as Small Business Week.  Dozens of events are taking place, primarily in downtown Chicago.  Events still to come this week include Alternative Financing, Managing Cash Flow, and City Treasurer's Office Small Business Expo.  Check it out!