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July 1, 2010 - From Laboratory to Licensing: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Along the Way. You may be working on breakthrough research but do you know how to protect it? Scientific professionals devote a tremendous amount of time and energy to create valuable intellectual property;  yet, many do not invest the necessary time to learn what it takes to protect their work. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in 2009, just under forty percent of patent applications were granted. Navigating the path from discovery to market can be complex and tricky.  Learn from our speaker, Tom Steinberg, of Roberts, Mlotkowski, Safran & Cole, strategies you need to know to protect your life's work.

July 8, 2010 - Chemicals & the Economy Mid-Year Updates - Impact and Outlook for Executives and Scientists. Recovery is the new buzzword but is it here to stay? Would you like to know what indicators to watch for?  The chemical industry is a well-known leading indicator for the world economy. Yet chemical professionals are often unaware of this significance. Learn from our speaker, Paul Hodges, of International eChem, strategies for navigating these uncertain economic waters.  Learn how understanding the economy and chemical industry trends can help you better plan for your career and business.

July 15, 2010 - Management or Scientific Innovations? Building the Right Mix for Successful Financing. Do you know how to spot if your management team is versed in the art of selling science and commercial opportunity? Which door should your team be knocking for funding? This and other important aspects of building a successful company and a top-notch management team will be addressed. Join our speaker David Porter of Apposite Capital, a trained chemist and one of 50 most influential people in 2009 according to HealthInvestor, as he shares his decades of experience investing and advising companies.

July 22, 2010 - Living with Vertigo: An Entrepreneurial Story in the Chemical Industry. Thomas Jefferson inspired us with his quote "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal..."  But, what does it really take to build a successful company from scratch?  What should you know beforehand?  Join us to learn tips and strategies from a chemical entreprenuer who has lived the experience.  In 2004 Brian Morin founded Innegrity LLC, a successful high performance fiber manufacturer focusing on the composites industry.  He will provide a crash course for scientists on what it takes to build a successful chemical manufacturing company from scratch.

July 29, 2010 - Government Resources that Support Sustainable Manufacturing. Would you like to learn about government programs and resources available to help your company become more environmentally sustainable, energy efficient and competitive?  In addition to lowering energy costs, sustainable manufacturing practices can help you meet environmental regulations and improve your company image with customers, suppliers and employees. Our speaker, Morgan Barr from the Department of Commerce's Sustainable Manufacturing Initiative, will share with us the benefits, partnership opportunities, and government resources available for chemically related manufacturers. 

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