This event is the first in a series of four workshops, to be held over the next year, covering eight topics of critical importance to entrepreneurs. Each seminar will cover two topics. This series of events provides professional guidance, mentoring and assistance to the next generation of business leaders and employers on Long Island.

Topics:

1. Forming an Entity
Neil M. Kaufman, Esq., Partner,
Abrams Fensterman

2. Intellectual Property: Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets
George Likourezos, Esq., Partner,
Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

The program is designed to assist entrepreneurs in leveraging best practices to build a company from the ground up — selecting and forming an entity; establishing a business infrastructure such as human resources and accounting systems; financial projections; equity-based compensation; intellectual property protection; obtaining various alternative types of financing; and sales, marketing and communications strategies. This event is also a great networking opportunity within the business community.