CIPO's Calendar of events for SME Week

CIPO's Outreach Program has compiled a calendar of events to help celebrate Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Business Week. CIPO, through its Bank of Speakers and regional Business Development Officers, is working closely with its partners across the country to deliver presentations on raising awareness, knowledge and effective use of Intellectual Property into the SME communities and the education sector.

Nova Scotia
Date: October 15, 2007
Event: 2007 Fresh Ideas For Business Growth
CIPO booth and seminar on Intellectual Property
Location: Canada Business Service Centre, Halifax
Contact: Cécile Klein, 902-426-2172

New Brunswick
Date: October 17, 2007
Event: Intellectual Property Seminar for New Businesses
Presentation by Cécile Klein, CIPO Business Development Officer
Location: Hôtel Super 8, Avenue du Carrefour, Caraquet
Contact: Cécile Klein, 902-426-2172

Quebec
Date: October 27-28, 2007
Event: Salon national de la franchise et des occasions d’affaires
Seminars on Intellectual Property
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Jean-Marie Paquette, 514-283-2247

Ontario
Date: October 9, 2007
Event: Toronto Small Business Forum - Celebrating Entrepreneurship
CIPO booth and seminar
Location: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto
Contact: Dumitru Olariu, 519-971-2049

Date: October 16, 2007
Event: Business, Science, Technology & You
CIPO booth
Location: Canadian International Trade Centre, Mississauga
Contact: Dumitru Olariu, 519-971-2049

Saskatchewan
Date: October 15, 2007
Event: Intellectual Property Seminar
Location: Business Infosource, 345 3rd Avenue South, Saskatoon
Time: Noon
Contact: Business Infosource, 306-956-2323

Alberta
Date: October 13-14, 2007
Event: Small Business Franchise and Business Opportunities Trade Show
CIPO booth and seminars
Location: The Mayfield Inn & Suites Conference Centre, 16615-109 Avenue, Edmonton
Contact: Michel Loiselle, 204-983-2687