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SUMMARY:Patent and Trademark Searching
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nA discussion of patent and trademark searching and the free resources available for conducting searching. We will discuss why and why not to conduct a search prior to filing\, briefly demonstrate some of the free online resources available for conducting searching\, explain the classification systems used by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office\, and provide some searching tips. \nPresented by: Jim Larson \nJim is an intellectual property attorney based in Minneapolis\, MN. Jim has an undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Prior to entering private practice\, Jim was a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent & Trademark Office. Jim also helped start and run a law firm from 2005 to 2024. Jim represents clients of all sizes from multinational corporations to individuals. \nPresented by: Greg Golla \nGreg Golla practices general intellectual property law with an emphasis on trademark\, Internet\, copyright\, licensing agreements\, and litigation. He has successfully represented clients involved in domestic and foreign trademark oppositions and cancellation proceedings and litigated trademark infringement\, unfair competition\, and trademark dilution cases and appeals. Greg has broad experience with Internet law\, including domain name disputes and acquisitions. \nHe is also experienced in all phases of trademark prosecution\, including the preparation of trademark clearance and availability opinions\, preparation and prosecution of trademark applications\, and conducting appeals before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Greg has published articles and given frequent presentations on Internet law issues. \nLink to register: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/patent-and-trademark-searching
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SUMMARY:EDPA Spring Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on economic development with Michael Bockorny\, the CEO of the Economic Development Professionals Association of South Dakota. Michael will share comments covering the activities of EDPA over the past year\, discuss the planned activities for the upcoming year\, and talk about potential legislation for the 2026 session. This is also our time to share with Michael the challenges and needs of our community/region related to economic development.\n\nLocation: LATC\, Archway Room 1211\nTime: 10am-12pm\nDate: May 6th\, 2025\n\nNo RSVP needed.
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LOCATION:Lake Area Tech\, 1201 Arrow Ave NE\, Watertown\, SD\, 57201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business 201
DESCRIPTION:About the event\n\n\n\nBusiness 201 helps you establish a foundation that lasts for your business. \nIn this session we’ll cover the following: thinking like an entrepreneur; establish a foundation for business growth; developing agility and resilience; and putting people first. \n*This session will not be recorded. \nPresented by: Kaltrina Rezniqi \nKaltrina Rezniqi\, Vice President\, Sr. Business Consultant for Chase in Minneapolis\, Minnesota . I have over 10 years of experience in financial services. My goal is to understand your business in a way that allows Chase to bring unique insights and value to every interaction with your business. I can provide you access to the broader team of experts in areas such as cash management\, credit solutions\, and other business services. Additionally\, our advanced online capabilities and mobile tools give you access to your Chase business accounts from most digital devices. And you’ll have access to telephone banking options that can make your banking more convenient. \nLink to register: https://www.score.org/twincities/event/business-201-1
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SUMMARY:SBA AI Learning Lab: 5 Things You Can and Should Be Doing With AI\, Right Now
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nJoin us for an exciting\, hands-on AI Learning Lab where we’ll demystify artificial intelligence and show you five simple\, powerful ways to use it in your professional and personal life — no tech background required! \nIn this interactive\, hands-on session\, you’ll learn how AI can help you with: \n\nstreamlining your workflow\nsparking creativity\nmastering your time\n\nYou’ll walk away with practical tips and tools you can start using immediately to reclaim your time and boost your efficiency. Whether you’re a busy professional\, an entrepreneur\, or just AI-curious\, this lab will leave you inspired and empowered. Learn how to let AI do the heavy lifting for you! \nSign up now and take the first step toward an AI-powered\, more productive you! \n—— \nRegistration Fee: $45 \nEvent is virtual \n—— \nMORE ABOUT NICK SALLER \nWorking with his father from the age of 11\, Nicholas Saller launched his first business at 15. He used that business and the lessons learned to help pay for college and grad school. The real-world experience has enabled him to transform struggling companies into million-dollar ventures. He has successfully executed turnarounds\, launched startups\, and even developed a software replacement that saved a company 6 figures. \nAdopting AI in 2014 for the first time\, he turned a previously unprofitable business unit into a profit-generating entity for the first time in its 70-year history. Currently\, he advises companies on growth and scale\, leveraging over 30 years of experience. More recently\, he has been deploying AI for countless use cases to help businesses\, which has led to speaking engagements on the topic of AI best practices in business and a recent college extension course teaching opportunity on the topic of AI Prompting. \nWhen not excited about building businesses and AI\, he can be found enjoying time with his lovely wife\, Lindsey\, their furry sidekicks\, Kita and Kaia\, and practicing martial arts in anticipation of a future life of crimefighting. \nRegistration Policies: \nRegistration and Fees: Payment for SD CEO West Women’s Business Center workshop and event fees may be made by credit card\, check or with an invoice. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: All SD CEO registration payments for workshops and conferences are final. Your registration fee may be applied to a future event if you cancel at least seven days prior to an event\, or you may give your registration to a colleague or associate. Any registration cancellations less than seven days prior to an event will not be applied to a future training. If you wish to request a refund\, please contact Ashley Wingert (Ashley.Wingert@bhsu.edu). \nSpecial Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashley Wingert (Ashley.Wingert@bhsu.edu or 605-642-6948). Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests. \nThe SD CEO West Women’s Business Center is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. \nRegister(Link is external)
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