Want to start your own business?  Get expert business advice at the LaunchPad, brought to you by the Jacksonville Women’s Business Center and Prudential.  “LaunchPad:  Exploring Entrepreneurial Options,” the topic of discussion on September 22 at the JWBC Athena Cafe, which will feature a panel of business women sharing what they have learned through business building. 

This is an opportunity to gain valuable insight on what “what works and what doesn’t.”  Panelists will include women from the community with expertise in the fields of financial consultation, public relations, law, and organizational leadership.

Among the panelists, Jo-Anne Yau will bring to the table her experiences in establishing and operating her law firm, Yau Law.  As a seasoned business and intellectual property law practitioner, Ms. Yau may also be able to offer assistance to help you form a corporation or limited liability company or protect your invention or logo. 

The Jacksonville Women’s Business Center opened in 2004 and is a program of the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Its mission is to provide mentorship, and “advance the success of women entrepreneurs at every stage of business development.”

The event will be held on Thursday, September 22 at the Florida State College of Jacksonville Administrative Offices, 501 W. State St., Boardroom, Jacksonville, FL 32202.  The program is from Noon to 1:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m.  Lunch is $10 and lunch reservations must be pre-paid with check by Tuesday, September 20.  Further details and contact information are available here.

Filed under: Corporate Law, Franchising, News & Events by Yau Jo-Anne Monday, September 19th, 2011