Intellectual Property for Small Business Owners

Bucknell SBDC Business Education Center 416 Market Street, Lewisburg, PA, United States

Join the SBDC and representatives from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an introduction to patents and other intellectual property (IP). Topics to be discussed: IP Overview – patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets Provisional patents – what is a provisional application, fees, requirements and how to use a provisional application Patent Read More

$35.00

Solid Waste Remanufacturing Exclusion: What is it and What Does it Mean to Your Company?

Webinar

The revisions of the rule are designed to encourage the reclamation of higher-value waste solvents. PennTAP will explain the rule and the definition of the solid waste for certain solvents transferred from one manufacturer to another. PennTAP uses traditional pollution prevention techniques to maximize savings for Pennsylvania companies.   Register

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Food Safety Modernization Act – The Time is Now!

The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which was signed into law in 2011 will dramatically change the way facilities manufacturing, handling or packaging food do business.  Many companies have a short 12-18 months to understand and comply with the rules. 5 of the 7 FSMA rules have already been published!  This means the compliance Read More

$25.00

Physical & Cybersecurity Seminars – Security Awareness in Today’s World

Penn College Professional Development Center One College Avenue, Williamsport, PA, United States

Security is Everyone's Responsibility     *     A secure business is a productive business. Join us for a free seminar offering two concurrent areas of interest: Physical Security & Cybersecurity. What every business should know in order to protect its personnel, facility and electronic infrastructure. Industry experts will share what you need to know Read More

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Strategic Recycling Program – Webinar

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This Webinar will discuss PennDOT's procedure to evaluate and approve new products and materials for transportation construction projects. The webinar will also discuss the relationship between this process and PennDOT's ongoing implementation of the Strategic Recycling Program (SRP), which utilizes recycled content materials in its projects and operations. For more information and to register, please Read More

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Creating Effective Workplace Safety Committees

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This program was developed to enable the creation and operation of workplace safety committees, which promote the reduction of injury and illness in the workplace. Upon completion of this presentation individuals will be able to: Understand how to best achieve a successful workplace safety committee Gain management support and employee involvement Create and implement an Read More

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Save Money Through Pollution Prevention / Energy Efficiency (P2/E2)

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PennTAP will discuss ways to save money through pollution prevention/energy efficiency (P2/E2) opportunities. If you are interested in alternative energy such as solar, biomass, and combined heat and power (CHP), these topics will be included as well. PennTAP will outline the benefits beyond reducing energy costs while increasing profits. Register

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Leveraging IoT Data from the Manufacturing Floor

Webinar

The business landscape is more connected and competitive than ever before. The Internet of Things (IoT) is exponentially increasing the amount of data available. Leveraging IoT data applications and advanced analytics to optimize factory floor operations is a priority for manufacturers looking to stay competitive in the global market. If you don’t utilize the data Read More

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Lean Users Group – TPS Plant Tour

Thermal Product Solutions 2821 Old Route 15, New Columbia, PA

Thermal Product Solutions will share their Lean / Continuous Improvement journey and provide a plant tour. Primary focus will be on these three areas: Visual Metrics on the Plant Floor Identifying meaningful metrics and getting them in front of people continues to be one of the most significant challenges for companies - can't learn too Read More

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Hiring for Competence AND Culture

PA CareerLink Mifflin County 6395 SR 103 N, Bldg 58, Lewistown

At this Lunch and Learn Workshop, you will learn: The importance of a structured interview and selection process The value of evaluating candidate skills as well as fit for your culture How to structure your interview and selection process to better ensure great hires that fit with your culture Workshop is being conducted by HR Read More

$10.00

FLSA Overtime Changes: What Every Business Needs to Know

Webinar

New overtime rules affecting millions of American workers are slated to take effect later this year. The rules more than double the minimum salary threshold for employees to qualify as exempt for overtime - from $23,660/year to over $47,000. In this webinar, Keystone Payroll will go over the key steps you should take now to Read More

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Improving Quality Using Six Sigma Concept

Webinar

Having worked with many businesses over the years, Diane Buckley has seen many issues such as companies having unsatisfied customers, problems managing resources and the need for quality improvement processes. In this webinar, we are going to take some basic concepts of lean and six sigma methodologies and discuss how you can use them to help Read More

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