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Only 15% of small firms doing business overseas know that they need to file for intellectual property (IP) protection abroad!
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If you are an exporter, you will need to protect your IP in foreign markets.
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Your U.S. patent or trademark does NOT provide protection in other countries.
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Foreign counterfeiters may steal your IP and register the material as their own in their country, if you have not already registered it there.
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Consider seeking trademark and patent protection in large potential markets well in advance of actually exporting to those markets.
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Wildfires raging out West. The hurricane season. Civil unrest. And all of this happening during a global pandemic that has claimed its own devastating share of deaths and cost people their livelihoods. In response to these events, the season of giving is starting even before the usual holidays, since we all just want to help where and as we can.
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Developments That Matter
'Election Day' Will Be More Like 'Election Week' This Year
The U.S. is roughly seven weeks shy of Election Day, nothing short of several lifetimes in politics given the pace of the news cycle and seemingly endless loop of major developments continuing to break in 2020.
Economic Viewpoints
Growth in Retail Sales Continues to Drive the Recovery
Retail sales continue to be the strongest economic data point in the recovery. There is no doubt they are the accelerating line of the "K-shaped" recovery. The Census Bureau reported this week that retail sales grew 0.6% in August, after growing 0.9% in July.
Top of Mind
Commercial Construction Index Steady, Contractors Express Optimism About Future
The U.S. Chamber's Q3 Commercial Construction Index, released today, increased by one point to 57. Scores for contractors' confidence in new business opportunities and revenue went up, showing some signs of rebound for the industry.
Surgeon General Adams: "When We Promote Health, We Promote a Healthy Economy"
In the latest episode of Path Forward, Chamber President Suzanne Clark talked with Surgeon General Jerome Adams about how we're dealing with the pandemic.
U.A.E.-Israel Agreement Will Mean More Trade and Investment
On Monday, the Chamber's U.S.-U.A.E. Business Program and U.S.-Israel Business Initiative hosted U.A.E. Minister of Economy Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri to discuss the business implications of the historic agreement to normalize U.A.E.-Israel relations.
The FCC's Impressive Broadband Resume & Steps Congress Can Take to Connect All Americans
Today, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held an oversight hearing of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its work to deploy essential broadband access across the country.
Small Business, Big Impact
Understanding Online Advertising for Small Business
The first steps into the world of digital advertising is overwhelming for many business owners and marketing professionals. There are many different ad platforms and channels you can choose from to advertise your business. Knowing where to start is often the most challenging part.
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Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:
Event Series
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New Census Data Shows States Beat Revenue Expectations in FY 2020
State tax collections declined 5.5 percent in FY 2020 according to new Census data, though actual losses are likely to be significantly lower after accounting for the shifting of income tax collections into the current fiscal year due to delayed tax filing deadlines.
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Private Sector Payroll Protection Program for Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rico Treasury Department has recently announced new incentives for the private sector through a new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for small businesses, providing more than $350 million to help mitigate the deep financial impact of the COVID-19 emergency.
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Think Strategically: Leadership Sorrow From Optimism to Hope
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25% DISCOUNT to all active PRCC Members
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Top Energy
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Webinar: Ayudas Federales de SBA para Negocios en Tiempo de COVID-19
23 de septiembre | 10:00am-12:00M
VIA Plataforma ZOOM y Facebook LIVE
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Foro: ALERTA DE SALUD PARA
PUERTO RICO: ¿Qué Está Pasando y
Qué Vamos a Hacer?
2 de octubre | 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
VIA Plataforma ZOOM
Enlace será enviado previo al día del evento
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Registro: Cómo vender productos y servicios fuera de Puerto Rico
22 de septiembre | 10:00 a.m.
Prepárate para crecer. Conoce cómo puedes vender tus productos y/o servicios en otros países, los beneficios y el proceso para exportar exitosamente.
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Talent Finance Kickoff Event
September 22 | 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
The Foundation's Center for Education and Workforce will kick off a series of discussions making the case for a public-private approach to financing talent in the new economy, striking the right balance between the roles of employers, workers, and government.
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CO- Blueprint: Recruiting and Managing Employees in a Virtual World
Join us for an interactive discussion focused on helping businesses to use technology to find and onboard top employees, and remotely manage cohesive teams.
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Registro: Cómo vender productos y servicios fuera de Puerto Rico
24 de septiembre | 10:00 a.m. | Libre de Costo
En este taller aprenderás a empaquetar tu conocimiento y venderlo mediante productos digitales. Así, quien antes fue un proveedor de servicios se convertirá en una persona de influencia. Quien antes operaba en una economía análoga se moverá a la era digital. Quien antes veía sus ingresos limitados por cuánto tiempo facturaba tendrá un negocio escalable.
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World Central Kitchen presenta el Mercado de Alimentos Santurce cada cuarto sábado de mes en el Miramar Food Truck Park con la participación de distintos productores locales incluyendo agricultores, pescadores y productores artesanales donde podrás adquirir productos frescos, nutritivos y de una vez aportar a la economía de alimentos de Puerto Rico. ¡Gracias al apoyo de AT&T!
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Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas.
El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.
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