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At the next meeting of Jackson Inventors Network, March 24, the special guest speaker will be Angela Barbash, founder of Reconsider in Ypsilanti, Mich. Barbash’s presentation will also explain the provisions of the new MILE law (Michigan Invests Locally Exemption). Investment crowdfunding presents a new way for Michigan inventors to raise capital from the Michigan community. While […]
The Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) kicked off the 2015 year with a packed room at the Jackson Maker Space, Tuesday, Jan. 27, with a special presentation on “Mock ups and Prototypes” presentation from product designer and inventor Todd Kauranen, design director, Slide Fire Solutions of Moran, Texas.
The November 25th meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network featured Ed Carlson, president and owner of ENCarlson Enterprises LLC, a product design and development services firm based in Ann Arbor, MI. Here is his presentation: Also, the meeting featured Darryl J. Krause, of Additive Manufacturing Solutions, Dexter, MI. Here is their presentation:
The November 25th meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network will feature Ed Carlson, president and owner of ENCarlson Enterprises LLC, a product design and development services firm based in Ann Arbor, MI. How do I prototype my invention? Every inventor should validate their new product concept with a prototype! But where does an inventor turn […]
The Sept. 23 meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network (JIN) featured Francis L. “Tex” Criqui, Engineering Entrepreneur in Residence Team Lead at Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Mich. Former mayor of the City of Brighton, Mich., Tex Criqui has extensive experience in technology and innovation, strategic planning, lifecycle management, product data management, process design and definition, standards and regulatory compliance, project […]
The August 26 meeting of the Jackson Inventors Network will feature Norma LaVallee, Jackson County Service Center Director for the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) and SBDC Business Consultant for Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe counties. To get to market, inventors need to become entrepreneurs! Join us Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at […]
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 June 24 meeting of the Jackson Inventor’s Network will feature board member Tom Grace speaking on the topic “Quality Function Deployment (QFD): What it is and how it can help your business plan”. The JIN recently went through the QFD process for the Jackson MakerSpace and this project will be shown at the meeting. It […]
The Jackson Inventors Network featured Endurance Law Group attorney Bradley L. Smith, talking about techniques for preserving your intellectual property and patents at its May 27 meeting at the Jackson College North Campus. He observed a patent has little value unless it is enforced and defended. If a patent holder doesn’t defend an incursion, the holder could […]
“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 […]