Project Innovation Educational Workshop Thursday, Apr 1, 4:30-6:15pm SIU School of Medicine, Pearson Museum 801 N. Rutledge Street 525-1173 Free

Implementing success

Budding entrepreneurs of health care innovations such as information technology products, research tools or services, patient care enhancements and medical devices or drug development have a chance to learn from experts April 1. SIU faculty and staff members discuss their expertise in clinical research development, research regulatory requirements, patenting, licensing agreements, plus business whiz Bruce Sommer talks about financing strategies. A reception follows. Those interesting should RSVP Mikal Sutton-Vereen at the number above or e- mail, [email protected]. Project Innovation is a countywide entrepreneurial competition of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Quantum Growth Partnership with a cash prize of $15,000 to a business or individual. For more info, visit sangamonprojectinnovation.com.