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Akron Inventors Club

Learn something new, invent something!
2019-08-08 18:00:00 2019-08-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Akron Inventors Club Meeting will feature a speaker from the world of entrepreneurship or inventing. Main Library - Meeting Room 2AB

Thursday, August 08
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-08-08 18:00:00 2019-08-08 19:30:00 America/New_York Akron Inventors Club Meeting will feature a speaker from the world of entrepreneurship or inventing. Main Library - Meeting Room 2AB

Main Library

Meeting Room 2AB

Meeting will feature a speaker from the world of entrepreneurship or inventing.

Did you know that there are over 2700 accredited businesses in Akron, Ohio that have the Better Business Bureau seal of approval? What does that mean? How can it help you as an inventor, business owner or just someone who is thinking of buying something or hiring a business to do something for you?

Judy DeShon from the Better Business Bureau will be our featured speaker. She will explain all this and much more. The BBB Accreditation Seal shows your commitment to integrity, ethical business practices, and customer service. Learn how to join BBB community of trustworthy businesses. Judy will tell us all about the Better Business Bureau, their many services and how to earn your BBB seal.

Meetings of the Akron Inventors Club are free and open to all with an interest in invention and innovation. Doors open at 5:30 for networking and refreshments. Meeting begins at 6:00 pm.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Science | Patent & Trademark |

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