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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab South Philly
DESCRIPTION:Vadim Cherkasov is an intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution. Vadim worked as a mechanical engineer prior to his legal practice\, and has experience with patents in a wide range of technologies\, including medical devices\, electrical devices\, biometric-based security systems\, power generation equipment\, agricultural devices\, computer network systems\, and software-based systems. In addition to the preparation and prosecution of patent applications\, he has experience in patentability and freedom-to-operate searches\, and providing opinions based on his findings. Vadim’s clients range from individual inventors to large corporations. \nVadim will be available in our coworking area on April 5th from 10:00AM-5:00PM for free\, drop-in consultations about intellectual property for NextFab members.
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/intellectual-property-advice-nextfab-south-philly-3/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Building Out Your Books
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 11th\, stop by our South Philly location for free expert advice from Zach Cooper on the basics of bookkeeping for your startup or small business. We’ll take a look at: \n\nSetting up a chart of accounts\nChoosing an accounting software (if you’re ready for it)\nSeparating your personal and business finances.\n\nZach Cooper is a local bookkeeper that assists small businesses in the area with their books as well as other basic accounting needs. After graduating from Temple University with a degree in accounting\, he started a company with a group of friends to offer outsourced bookkeeping services to help local businesses that cannot afford to hire their own accountant. Apart from bookkeeping\, Zach is spending a lot of his free time trying to build his first chair in his basement workshop (any tips would be appreciated!) and grows a small backyard garden.   \nZach Cooper
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/ask-the-expert-building-out-your-books/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180412T130000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Marketing\, Media\, and PR
DESCRIPTION:Mike Lizun is a senior vice president with Gregory FCA\, a PR firm based in Ardmore. Mike leads the firm’s technology PR division\, and for over 20 years has been providing public relations and media relations services\, and helping startups\, crowdfunders\, and mature global technology companies earn press coverage in major national and technology media. \nA full-service\, strategically integrated firm\, Gregory FCA creates and deploys sophisticated media relations\, social media\, content marketing\, investor relations\, and financial communications campaigns. \nMike will be available in our coworking area on April 11th from 1:00PM-4:00PM for free\, drop-in consultations about public and media relations\, marketing\, and social media strategy for NextFab members. \n \nMike Lizun
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/ask-expert-marketing-media-pr-2/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T103000
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SUMMARY:Patent Advice at Wilmington
DESCRIPTION:Scott Keeley will be hosting Open Office Hours in our coworking space at 503 N Tatnall Street and will be available for free legal consultations for NextFab members. \nScott is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines\, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design.
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/patent-advice-at-wilmington/
LOCATION:Downtown Wilmington\, 503 N. Tatnall Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:NextFab @ Riot Nerd Craft Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Riot Nerd is returning this year to District N9ne on April 14th and 15th with over 85 vendors selling handmade and upcycled macabre\, curiosities\, oddities\, and pop-culture inspired items. NextFab will be sponsoring the event so that a select few of our members can sell their #nextfabmade wares. \nAll ages!\n$5 cover at the door (free for children 10 and under)\nFree parking! Food! Full bar! \nRSVP
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/nextfab-riot-nerd-craft-bazaar/
LOCATION:2300 Arena\, 2300 S Swanson St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop Up Shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180418T183000
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SUMMARY:From Making to Selling: A Discussion with CultureWorks
DESCRIPTION:Makers Gonna Make: Next Steps + Structures for Creatives \nJoin us for another engaging discussion in a series designed to support entrepreneurs\, makers\, and enterprising artists in their journey from making to selling. On April 18th at our North Philly location\, we’ll be hosting CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia. CultureWorks is a management commons for arts\, heritage\, and creative communities — a platform of space\, human capital\, and services to help artists not only survive\, but flourish. With more than 200 members\, including 80+ fiscally sponsored projects\, they provide equitable access to management resources for both individuals and organizations\, the makers and preservers of culture. \nDuring the presentation\, they’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of for-profits and nonprofits\, as well as demystify fiscal sponsorship. Also\, attendees will learn more about the resources they have to offer\, from buy-as-you-need consultation to back-office support – all of which helps you manage better\, smart\, consistently\, and more efficiently. In the latter half of the session\, folks will have the chance to meet one-on-one with CultureWorks staff to discuss their work and other specific questions they may have about services. \nSession is open to individuals and organizations\, the emerging and established! \n \n\n\nLet us know if you can attend!
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/making-selling-next-steps-structures-creatives/
LOCATION:North Philly\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: Ben Franklin Tech Partners
DESCRIPTION:Mark Trabbold\, Director of Business Development\, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners\, will be hosting open office hours at NextFab to answer questions about BFTP from our member community. \nMark Trabbold\, Director of Business Development\, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners\nFor more than 31 years\, Ben Franklin Tech Partners (BFTP) has provided both early-stage\, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding\, business and technical expertise\, and access to a network of innovative\, expert resources. \nMark has 30 years of experience in innovation\, process engineering and construction. Prior to joining Ben Franklin\, Mark was Vice President\, R&D\, Insulation Group\, CertainTeed Corporation\, a North American building materials manufacturing company\, where he was responsible for R&D and new business development. He also held prior Technical Management and Product Development positions at CertainTeed. Mark holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Eastern University. \nMark will be available for drop-in consultations in our coworking area from 10am- 12:30pm.
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/ask-the-expert-ben-franklin-tech-partners-4/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Ben Franklin Technology Partners: Meet Ben
DESCRIPTION:For entrepreneurs interested in growing their business to the next level: learn about what Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania does for technology-focused startups and companies in the Greater Philadelphia region\, and the capital\, counsel and connections you can gain through Ben Franklin’s investments. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/ben-franklin-technology-partners-meet-ben/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Leeway Foundation Grant Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about applying for the Art and Change Grant or the Leeway Transformation Award but not sure of how to go about it? Join us for one of these information sessions to learn how to prepare your application for the 2018 grants. \nREGISTER
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/leeway-foundation-grant-info-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180423T103000
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SUMMARY:Patent Advice at South Philly
DESCRIPTION:Scott Keeley will be hosting Open Office Hours in our coworking space at 2025 Washington Ave and will be available for free legal consultations for NextFab members. \nScott is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines\, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design.
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/patent-advice-at-south-philly/
CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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SUMMARY:Accessibility Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Tickets have sold out and registration for this event is closed. Thank you! \n  \nNextFab has partnered with Inglis to host an Accessibility Hackathon during Philly Tech Week 2018. \nIn this one-day marathon of creative problem solving\, participants will join Occupational Therapists\, Adaptive Tech Professionals\, and Tech Experts to help solve real-world problems encountered by disabled residents of Inglis House. \nWe’re challenging ourselves to design and prototype solutions to challenges that range from designing better call bells and feeding systems\, to hacking wheelchairs to make them easier and safer to drive\, to dreaming up new devices that make everyday activities a little easier. \n \nNo experience is necessary; you need only bring your creativity and can-do attitude. If you have experience with coding\, fabrication\, or accessibility design\, that’s a huge bonus\, and we need your help! \nCome prepared for a full day of challenging fun and prototyping! NextFab is a workshop\, so appropriate attire is required – long pants and closed-toe shoes. We will provide basic instruction on use safe use of the tools\, and hands-on technical help from engineers\, expert fabricators\, and adaptive tech professionals. This event is open to the public\, aged 18+. \n\nAbout Inglis\nFounded nearly a century and a half ago\, Inglis’ mission is to enable people with disabilities — and those who care for them — to achieve their goals and live life to the fullest. Inglis House is a specialty nursing care facility providing long-term\, residential care for 252 adults with physical disabilities\, including multiple sclerosis\, cerebral palsy\, spinal cord injury and stroke\, among others. Residents receive rehabilitative medical and nursing care; physical\, occupational and speech therapies; and a selection of more than 10 social enrichment and therapeutic recreation programs every day. \n\nRegistration for this event is closed. Thank you! \n 
URL:https://nextfab-sandbox.digitaleye.com/event/accessibility-hackathon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180430T163000
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SUMMARY:Free Legal Advice for Makers
DESCRIPTION:Esuga Abaya is a corporate attorney sitting in the Philadelphia office of DLA Piper with experience representing a range of clients\, including start-ups\, private companies\, public companies and private equity firms\, in various corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions\, corporate restructurings\, commercial contract drafting\, equity financings and general corporate governance. His experience spans different industries\, including life sciences and new technology\, software\, insurance\, manufacturing and financial services. \nEsuga will be available in our South Philly coworking area on April 30th from 4:30-6:30pm for free legal consultations for NextFab members. Use this link to reserve a 30 minute spot. \n \nEsuga Abaya
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CATEGORIES:Expert Advice
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