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SFMade Orientation
Come learn about what we do and how we help manufacturing companies to succeed. Empowering Manufacturers. Creating Jobs. Transforming our City. SFMade’s mission is to build and support a vibrant manufacturing sector in San Francisco, that sustains companies producing locally-made products, encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, and creates employment opportunities for a diverse local workforce.
Find out more »Intellectual Property 101 for Manufacturers: Trademark and Copyrights to Protect Your Brand
Whether big or small, manufacturers can use intellectual property tools to grow and protect their businesses. Join IP attorneys Rebecca Felsenthal, Anna Chang, and Myles Gutenkunst from Sideman & Bancroft LLP to learn about the best strategies to protect your brand! What You’ll Learn: What Trademark, Trade Dress, and Copyright are Tools for choosing the right Trademark Registering a Trademark, Copyright, or Domain Name What Fair Use is Wednesday, June 20th, 2018, 6pm – 8pm Sideman & Bancroft LLP, One…
Find out more »OSHA Safety
Rachel L. Conn of Nixon Peabody, LLP’s Labor & Employment practice and the firm’s Occupational Safety & Health (OSHA) practice will present on: Interplay Between Cal/OSHA and Fed/OSHA Employer Duties Under Cal/OSHA Most Common Cal/OSHA Violations Recordkeeping & Reporting Cal/OSHA Inspection Process Interplay Between Cal/OSHA and Other Employment Laws Best Practices for Conducting an Accident Investigation The key focus areas for Cal/OSHA heading into the second half of 2018 and beyond Click here for more info on OSHA safety and…
Find out more »How to Manufacture Locally for Apparel and Sewn Products
If you are planning to produce apparel or sewn products, this session is for you! In an interactive and supportive environment, you’ll learn how to set-up and manage your own manufacturing operation or use contract manufacturers. We will cover key considerations including: • Assessing your needs and what makes the most sense for your particular business • Information and referrals to local factories and manufacturing resources • Acquiring facilities and where to look • Zoning and Permitting Issues • Obtaining…
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