Business Calendar April 2013
Business Program Calendar
April 2013
Programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Downtown & Business. They are free and open to the public.
April 4 The Economy, and 10 Ways to Fix It
John H. Dunn, Jr., President – J. H. Dunn & Company
Mr. Dunn, advisor to major companies on their strategic and financial objectives, will present his views on the federal deficit, debt ceiling, entitlement programs and more. He’ll discuss free trade and fair trade; education and the need for a skilled workforce; health care; Social Security and government inefficiencies. This program is designed for anyone who has an interest in the current state of the U.S. economy.
April 11 Steps to Starting a Co-operative Business
Caroline Savery,
Independent Consultant on Co-operatives, Organizations and Sustainability
What are co-ops? How do they work? Find out what it takes to start up a new co-operative business, from visioning through starting operations.
April 18 Ask a Patent Attorney
Lee Kim, Esq. – Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
How do you apply for a patent? Do you know the difference between a design patent and a utility patent? How long does it usually take for a patent to be approved? Are you familiar with the copyright process and the types of works that can be copyrighted, such as literary works, songs, and choreography? Ms. Kim, an expert in these areas, will provide useful information to help you expedite these processes.
April 25 Chocolate: The Dark Side of the Cocoa Industry
(DVD – 47 minutes)
Africa’s Cote ‘d Ivoire is a primary source for cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate. Cacao is often harvested by child laborers, lured away from their families by false promises of hourly wages and access to education. Steps have been taken by the Chocolate Manufacturers Association to outlaw these practices, but several major companies are not yet in full compliance. Find out the villains and the heroes in this not-so-sweet documentary.
