Events: Calendar of Events

Many in-person programs are cancelled or postponed. Check out our virtual programming , which you can watch or join in from home.

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Virtual Reference Desk

Mon, March 1, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

BRIC’s business librarian misses you! Stop by the Virtual Reference Desk if you have a quick question for the librarian. The Virtual Reference Desk will be staffed from 2:00pm to 3:00pm via Zoom. There is no pre-registration for this event. Questions are limited to five to ten…

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Virtual Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics for Small Business Owners

Wed, March 3, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Revenue 101: Business Tax Basics is designed to give business owners an overview of the four major business tax types: Business Income and Receipts, Net Profits, Wage/Earnings, and Use & Occupancy. You won’t leave as a tax expert, but you will have a better understanding of…

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Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 1: Licenses, Permits, and More!

Thu, March 4, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Do you want to start a business in Philadelphia but aren't sure about the process to get started? In this two-part series, you will learn the necessary steps to take in order to start a business in Philadelphia-including the licenses and permits necessary, as well as business planning…

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Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, March 4, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the…

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Virtual Set Yourself Up for Success with Digital Marketing

Wed, March 10, 2021 10:30 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Now more than ever, a good online presence is critical for local businesses. The web, social media, and the shift to mobile devices have transformed the way we live, work, shop, and do business. Consumers have integrated the web into their everyday lives and activities. Businesses and nonprofits…

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Lunch & Learn: Trademark Your Logo

Thu, March 11, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Lunch & Learns have gone virtual this year! Join us for our third 2021 Lunch & Learn, Trademark Your Logo! Learn how to trademark your logo, brand name, or slogan with BRIC’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC). This session is free, but registration is…

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VIRTUAL Office Hours: Registered Patent Agent

Thu, March 11, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Interested in protecting your invention with a patent? Would you like to talk to a Registered Patent Agent for free? We are pleased to announce that we are accepting requests for free 30 minute patent consultations with registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley from the Intellectual…

Adult

VIRTUAL How to Apply for Pro Bono (Free) Patent Services and More

Thu, March 11, 2021 5:15 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Interested in free (pro bono) legal assistance to apply for a patent for your invention? Pro-bono patent services are available locally, nationally and internationally, for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Registered Patent Agent Scott Keeley of the IP firm KeeleyDeAngelo will tell you what…

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Virtual Reference Desk

Mon, March 15, 2021 2:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

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Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, March 18, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

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Virtual How to Start a Business in Philadelphia Part 2: Free Library Resources to Help Your Business

Thu, March 25, 2021 10:00 A.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

If you’re currently thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time or you’re an established business owner, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) has resources to help support your current needs. Learn how BRIC’s extensive digital resources can…

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Business

VIRTUAL Office Hours: Penn Law Intellectual Property Clinic

Thu, March 25, 2021 5:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Have a question to ask a legal professional about patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets? Entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, artists and inventors: you can reserve an appointment to attend free consultations with the University of Pennsylvania Law School…

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Headshots at the BRIC!

Thu, April 1, 2021 1:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

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Lunch & Learn: Online Learning

Thu, April 8, 2021 12:00 P.M.
Business Resource and Innovation Center at Parkway Central Library

Lunch & Learns have gone virtual this year! Join us for our fourth 2021 Lunch & Learn, Online Learning! Are you interested in learning a new skill, brushing up on old skills, or earning a certificate - for FREE with your Free Library library card? Join us to learn about the Free…

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