Serving Jackson Area Inventors and Entrepreneurs Since 2009
Spring Arbor University is hosting the editor of “Entrepreneur” magazine, Amy Cosper on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., at the Ralph Carey Forum, on the main Spring Arbor University campus. This is a unique opportunity to hear one of the most prominent voices in the world on the topic of entrepreneurship. She was named one of Fast […]
Come to the Michigan Inventors Expo where inventors can collaborate and network with other professionals from across the state. We are going to have speakers, break-out sessions and a “Shark Tank”-like competition call “Spin, Pitch and Sell.” Click here for the schedule. Thursday, Sept, 10, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(Registration at 8:30). Where: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, 219 South Harrison […]
We have one of our Jackson Inventors Network inventors going for an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to launch his product. We have done a lot to educate our inventors about crowd funding and Alex Walacavage is doing it! To support his campaign and protect your life if bird flu crosses to humans, you will […]
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. Elijah J. McCoy United States Patent & Trademark Office 300 River Place South, Suite 2900 Detroit, MI 48207 Welcome & Opening Comments Jennifer M. McDowell, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Pro Bono Coordinator Thomas C. Rombach, President, State Bar of Michigan Jennifer M. Grieco, Treasurer, State Bar of […]
The Sept. 23 meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) will feature Francis L. “Tex” Criqui, Engineering Entrepreneur in Residence Team Lead at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich. Have a New Product Idea, Innovation, or Business Concept? The economic recovery, while focused and measured on the creation of jobs, will be driven by technology and […]
Come to the Inventor Expo where inventors can collaborate and network with other professionals from across the State. We are going to have speakers, break-out sessions and a shark tanks like competition call Spin pitch and Sell. There is no lunch for the EXPO14 but you can sign up for the REI Summit & get lunch JIN members can attend […]
The Jackson Makerspace announced a building has been secured to establish its operations. The address is 543 E Washington Ave., Jackson, MI 49203. The building still needs to be cleaned and prepared, but to get a first look, stop by Friday, Aug. 1, from 1 to 7 p.m.
The July 2 meeting of the Jackson Inventor’s Network will feature Gary Pageau speaking on the topic ‘Managing Your Web Presence.” The internet is a valuable research tool for inventors, but it can also find help you find partners, vendors and investors. Gary Pageau will show you how to create and maintain your online presence. Gary Pageau, […]
The search is on for the next Jackson-area entrepreneur! High-school juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the free weeklong CEO Academy at the Poling Center on the Spring Arbor University Campus. The event, from June 16-20, will be filled with informative sessions on branding and social media, finances, logistics and ways to connect […]
“Patent Law-How do I Defend my Patent” is the topic of the May 27th meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network. Brad Smith will help us learn the pitfalls and the challenges of defending patents. Smith’s practice includes preparation and prosecution of patents, trademarks and copyright registrations, with a particular emphasis on IP litigation. His experience […]