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Surviving Disruption: The Meeting Industry’s Path Forward

Surviving Disruption: The Meeting Industry’s Path Forward

Meeting planners have always needed to be adaptable. With so many moving parts in organizing events, the potential for things going awry is high. This flexibility makes the role one of the most stressful out there. Yet, despite all the planning and preparation, few...

Inventor: Madam C.J. Walker and Her Legacy of Innovation

Inventor: Madam C.J. Walker and Her Legacy of Innovation

Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, transformed the beauty industry with her innovative hair care products for Black women. Facing hair loss herself, she created solutions that not only improved her own condition but also addressed a widespread need. Walker’s entrepreneurial spirit and unique approach to marketing helped her build a thriving business that empowered other Black women to achieve economic independence. Her story is a powerful example of how necessity can drive innovation, turning personal challenges into opportunities for lasting change.

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Trademarks and Copyrights as Competitive Advantage

As an inventor and patent holder, some of my strongest intellectual property has been my trademarks and copyrights. According to the US Patent and Trademark Office:   A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes...