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SUMMARY:Launch Worcester
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about Launch Worcester – a new platform for entrepreneurs\, business owners and professionals\, and those who support entrepreneurs. \nPowered by AI and a vibrant community of members\, Launch Worcester is designed to simplify your journey to success. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand\, this platform is your go-to destination for finding and connecting with local resources tailored to your needs. \nThere is no cost to attend and light food will be available and 1 free drink for the first 50 people who arrive! \n  \nSign up here: https://launchworcester.eventbrite.com \n 
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LOCATION:Redemption Rock Brewery\, 333 Shrewsbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Risk Management is the process of identifying\, assessing\, and controlling financial\, legal\, strategic and security risks/ threats to an organization’s capital\, earnings\, and operations. \nJoin us as industry veteran Rick Collins hosts an interactive workshop working with you as you understand your risk management needs as a startup or small business founder. \nRick A. Collins is an experienced insurance broker with more than 30 years of commercial insurance expertise. Before joining INpower\, Mr. Collins served as an SVP for several insurance brokerages in the New York area\, including Insurance Office of America\, Marsh\, and Lockton Companies. In addition to his proficiencies in risk management\, Mr. Collins is an articulate and persuasive communicator. He has delivered more than 1\,000 product seminars and is a regular guest speaker at events for decision-makers and industry professionals. Mr. Collins’s unique experience allows him to provide creative solutions for complex challenges and align insurance needs and coverage for his clients. \n— \nVirtual Sign-Up Link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-usqzIpE9FaNggZNOx20LXBWdIxFWoI
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/lunch-learn-risk-management/
LOCATION:WorcLab\, 44 Portland Street 4th Floor\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Trade Secrets & Patent Law Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trade Secrets & Patent Law Webinar\nThere’s more to intellectual property than just patents. Most people don’t know how they can use trade secrets to add value to their business and protect their assets. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from an expert in the field\, network with others in similar situations\, and ask questions along the way at The Venture Forum and WorcLab’s first online workshop of 2024! \nSpeaker:\nAtty. Lawrence P. Zale is an Intellectual Property Law Attorney registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of U.S. patents and trademarks and directed foreign counsel regarding the prosecution of several hundred other patents and trademarks in more than 15 countries. Atty. Zale acted as Chief IP Counsel for all IP matters relating to his product lines totaling several billion dollars in annual sales.\nNotable clients are Tyco Healthcare Group\, L.P.\, G.E. Medical Systems\, Sherwood Medical Co.\, Alstom Power\, Inc.\, IBM\, Wal-Mart\, Endurance International\, and the U.S. Army.\nAtty. Zale currently runs an Intellectual Property (I.P.) law firm in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts and supports small businesses and start-ups in the medical device and energy sectors. He manages a small network of attorneys\, patent engineers\, paralegals\, and other support staff who handle various aspects of I.P. and corporate law. \n  \nRegister Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucuugrTwvH9fL07hcu6PcmuYJ-8lwdpJ1#/registration
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/trade-secrets-patent-law/
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SUMMARY:The Evolving Landscape of AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a riveting panel discussion\, “The Evolving Landscape of AI\,” co-hosted by the WPI Business Development Lab and The Venture Forum. This event promises to be a confluence of minds and ideas\, diving deep into the dynamic and ever-changing world of Artificial Intelligence.
URL:https://theventureforum.org/event/the-evolving-landscape-of-ai/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)\, 17 Briden Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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