The Cascade Small Business Development Center and the Inventor’s Alliance of Northern California are cosponsoring an in-depth summer program of evening classes teaching the acclaimed Patents in Commerce series digitally co-hosted by successful inventor and entrepreneur Bob De Matteis, author of the series “From Patent to Profit” and Andy Gibb of Patent Cafe, an Internet based portal created to help Inventors. The classes are modeled after the DVD-based workshops covering the critical processes involved in commercialising an invention or idea. The City of Shasta Lake is providing the location for the classes, which will be held at the John Beaudet Community Center 1525 Median Avenue off of Shasta Dam Blvd. in the City of Shasta Lake. The course attempts to provide in-depth insight and knowledge about these critical processes in order to empower those to move forward with their business goals confidently, savi ng money in the process, and avoiding common pitfalls.

The classes, 2-hour sessions, include DVD viewing and taking of notes followed by a short break and concluding with workbook activity and a question and answer session. Each class includes a workbook devoted to the materials viewed and discussed in that class. The course will run from Wed June 15th until Wed. October 12th with classes held approximately once a week for the duration. The classroom presentation and activity will be facilitated by Martin Boys of IANC. Follow-up counseling is available at the Cascade SBDC and presentation review (in-between classes) of any of the DVD-based sessions may be reserved by making an appointment with the SBDC or with IANC . The registration fee is $150.00 and includes individual course materials and refreshments during the classes. If you are a member of a local inventor’s group or technology association ask about our discount. Please register before June 1st as spa ce may become limited. Registration can be made at the SBDC web site or by calling the SBCD at 225-2770 or IANC at 276-9182 flyers including directions and class schedule are available.