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July 12th meeting is CANCELED. Have a great vacation!
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A change in schedule.
Its vacation time!
Please enjoy some time outdoors here in America's Finest City.
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See you in August. Have an inventive summer!
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Stephen Key is planning on speaking here on Sept 13th!
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Maker Faire San Diego IS BACK! The event returns to Balboa Park on October 6-7, 2018
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Maker Faire San Diego
October 6-7, 2018 | Balboa Park
10 am - 6 pm
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Quirky is Back, Let's Start Inventing!
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New President Gina Waldhorn gives us the run-down.
"Quirky's back and ready to make invention accessible again. Listen to meet Quirky's new President Gina Waldhorn and find out about Quirky's comeback, how their new business plan works and how it's different from the old one. Quirky is a community-led invention platform dedicated to developing innovative products through collaboration and partnership. Anyone can participate on Quirky.com either by submitting their own product idea, or by collaborating to enhance existing ideas. Quirky pays a royalty to all community members who help bring inventions to market."
https://www.quirky.com
www.inventorslaunchpad.com
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It's Time to Create the Future ENTER NOW!!!
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The 2018 Create the Future Design Contest, sponsored by COMSOL and Mouser Electronics, is now open for entries. The contest recognizes innovative product designs in seven categories, awarding a Grand Prize of $20,000. There is no cost to enter, and entries can be submitted by individuals or teams.
Visit www.createthefuturecontest.com for complete contest information, including rules and the official entry form.
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Tom Rauscher is our newest contributor!
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I'm delighted to introduce Tom Rauscher as our newest contributor.
Tom would like to create a segment titled "Insignificant/Significant Inventing", and write articles!
Tom's efforts in Sponsorships by getting the word out to businesses will certainly help our organization grow.
Thank you for joining the SDIF Tom, welcome aboard!
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New sponsor!
Gali Productions will live webcast our meetings!!
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Danny Gali - Gali Productions
 
Danny Gali, musician, engineer, videographer and web-caster is ready to live webcast our meetings on a YouTube channel!
Here is Danny's website www.Galixy.net
Here's the link to the live stream (except this July .)
It should remain the same all the time.
The replay is never available until it has been streamed, so the link to the main YouTube page would be the best way to get to them.
And they are all there in order:
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IGA was in DC April 17th - 19th!
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It happened! The Inventors Groups of America, United Inventors Association, United States Inventors and the Inventors Project along with A Squared Technologies, Inc held the first National Conference in Washington DC April 17th - 19th.
I was delighted to represent SD inventors at the USPTO and on the Hill at this historic event.
40 club leaders and inventors visited the USPTO on the first day to discuss today's issues with the top people in the organization and learned their side.
The next day we assembled and visited 30 of our representatives on the hill to educate them how patent laws effect our economy and future.
Together, IGA represented inventors from coast to coast that were united for the first time in our countries history. Our voices were heard!
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I thank Charles Sauer for presenting me this award.
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USI featured in a new movie about the current state of patents
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USI
is featured in a landmark movie about the deterioration of patents in our country called "UNPROTECTED - The Shredding Of The U.S. Patent System" - trailer here:
https://t.co/54sYTDNWwQ Please share!!!
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Come to the SDIF meetings and meet fellow inventors :)
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Help for inventors and innovators is here!!
Tell your creative friends and invite them to attend Thursday's evening!
Every month we discuss the most important things needed to bring ideas to life and create wealth.
Come to our meetings and learn about inventing, innovating and the process of bringing new products to market.
Prepare your questions about inventing and ask local experts at Thursdays meeting.
Bring your idea and see how the attendees react! This would be a "public disclosure".
You will either save money or make money by being sure your idea is customer ready first.
Hear and learn about important topics to help you prepare for launching your venture.
Mark your calendar for San Diego Inventors Forum monthly meetings!
SDIF 2017 - 2018 Schedule
See you 7pm this Thursday!
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Modified monthly meeting format to allow more interactions and answer more questions
Welcome & Thanks
Who is new? Whats your passion?
Subject of the Month / speaker
Stories and new products shared by inventors
Resources and New Opportunities
Q&A
Who Needs Who?
Thanks & network
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We meet monthly to motivate, educate and network inventors and innovators.
Meeting location:
AMN Healthcare Inc.
Del Mar Heights
12400 High Bluff Drive
San Diego, CA 92130
$10 at the door
Snacks provided
Free parking
Networking starts at 6;30pm
Meeting starts at 7pm
http://www.sdinventors.org/
SDIF is a fabulous resource for inventors, and it just wouldn't be possible without our sponsors. These are people who are often inventors themselves who provide services to our members. Please check them out below.
SDIF monthly meetings are the ideal place to get help on all aspects of inventing as well as make new contacts. Unlike other inventors' organizations, we have no costly annual dues or membership requirements. All you need is a desire to learn about the world of inventing and to network with like-minded people. Whether you're an inventor, innovator or a service provider, SDIF is the place to be the second Thursday of each month!" Judy B.
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David Swift is Associate Publisher of TIDBITS "The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read" in Escondido and San Marcos!
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Web Admin assistant, Sponsors & Inventor Stories Wanted
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Help!! We need a back up admin for the website. Please contact us asap!!
SDIF Sponsors wanted!!!
-Platinum Sponsors - $2500-On banner and introduced at contest, Speaker of the Month, post in newsletter, website, and on monthly Agenda
-Gold - $1000- Speaker of the Month, post in newsletter, website and monthly agenda
-Silver -$500 - post in newsletter, website and monthly Agenda
-Bronze -$100 - post in newsletter & website
Nationwide webinars are planned! Stay tuned for more information.
Send us yours or Become an "Inventor of the Month"!
Time onstage (10 minutes) to pitch your product and get feedback.
Help motivate other inventors, come tell your story!
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SDIF Memberships save time in line
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SDIF now has memberships.
Regulars can pay $10 monthly at the desk or become members. One year for $100.
Membership Benefits
· Discount 2 months off regular price
· Monthly admission to local meetings
· Subscription to Monthly Newsletter
· Free Webinar & new videos link
· 1 free listing for Members New Product Showcase
· 2 Seats at the 2017 Contest
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Stay inventive San Diego!
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Its another incredible year ahead for inventors!
A new focus on startup entrepreneurs is sweeping the nation.
There are more opportunities than ever to make your product known.
This could be a great year for you to get your idea out there, we are here to help.
From capturing your concept to making it to the market.
Inventors help inventors.
Welcome to the San Diego Inventors Forum!
Wishing you an inventive day and hoping to see you on Thursday!
Adrian
Adrian Pelkus, Chairman
San Diego Inventors Forum |
The mission of the San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network is to provide superior business consulting and education that results in entrepreneurial success and economic growth and prosperity for California. Over the last five years the network has assisted more than 12,000 business owners raise capital, increase revenue and create jobs. Under the guidance of professional consultants, our clients have generated more than $41 million in capital infusion into the local economy.
Consulting is complimentary to businesses that are ready to grow and is available in a private setting at one of four centers and six outreach locations. The SBDC offers guidance on how to reduce the cost of operations, increase sales and market share, financing, money management, exporting internationally, marketing and online marketing, patent and technology commercialization, and market research. To learn more about these valuable resources, visit their website or contact Carol Wiley at 619.216.6690 or [email protected].
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SDIF is a member of the United Inventors Association ian Inventor Industry's national membership foundation dedicated to inventor education and support. Learn more...
CONNECT Springboard offers free guidance and development to life sciences, clean-tech, high tech and consumer product companies in all stages of development, ranging from concept, technology transfer to start-up. Contact: Steve Hoey, Director, Springboard Program & Innovation Research at [email protected] or by phone at 858.964-1308 Learn more...
SCORE can help you start a new business or improve your present business. For more information about the SCORE San Diego's free small business counseling and the low-cost workshop series, call 619.557.7272 or visit their website.
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San Diego Inventors Forum Major Supporters
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Adrian Pelkus, CEO
760.591.9608
Sidney Wildesmith -Video
760.436.8776
760.436.8848
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Burke Franklin
Business Power Tools
800 346 5426
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This newsletter was written by Adrian Pelkus.
The format was created by Judith Balian of Excoveries
Specializing in Marketing for Inventors
A Constant Contact Business Partner & Trainer
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