WomenRISE

WomenRISE – Reflect, Interact, Shine, Enterprise

Welcome women entrepreneurs to a Center for Women Entrepreneurs monthly small business training and networking series.

You will have the opportunity to meet and network with other women business owners and benefit from professional training. Bring your business cards to enter our monthly raffle and exchange with other business owners.

Time: 8 – 9 a.m.
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Location: In person: Texas Woman’s University Denton campus, Old Main Building Room 257 (2nd floor)
Virtual: Full name as registered MUST be shown in Zoom to enter the program and includes iPhone or Android phone users. For security reasons, if the name doesn’t match, you won’t be let in.

Everyone will receive the Zoom link regardless of how you register. Please do not register for both in-person and virtual. All registered attendees, whether in person or online will receive the replay link after the event.

In-person attendance

In-person events will be held at Texas Woman’s University, Denton Campus, Old Main Building, 2nd Floor, Rm 257.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. The official program starts at 8:00 AM. Come and network with other female entrepreneurs. Make sure you bring your business cards.

All registered attendees, whether in person or online will receive the replay link after the event.

*It is a bit of a walk between the two parking areas and Old Main Building. You may want to consider wearing comfortable shoes to walk in and bring your dress shoes for the event.

*If you have special needs, please email cwe@twu.edu to make special arrangements.

Parking information

Download ParkMobile @https://parkmobile.io/
Put in your information to include your license plate number.
For the event, park in either the Visitor Parking Lot or on the 4th level of the parking garage.
Parking is FREE! The parking code will be included in your event confirmation.
There will be directional signs to assist you in locating the event.

Interactive Denton Campus Map

How to get from the parking garage to Old Main Building

How to get from the visitor’s parking lot to Old Main Building

Online attendance

Full name as registered MUST be shown in Zoom to enter the program and includes iPhone or Android phone users. For security reasons, if the name doesn’t match, you won’t be let in.

How to change your name on Zoom: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0061891

You will receive the Zoom link to join after you have registered. We will have an online host that will help facilitate the event. We will continue to have pre/post networking opportunities.

Networking before the event: 7:35 – 7:55 a.m.
Networking after the event: 9:05 – 9:25 a.m.
Official program: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

All registered attendees, whether in person or online will receive the replay link after the event.

December

Intellectual Property (IP) Basics

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
In-Person and Virtual

Join us for our December WomenRISE Workshop: Intellectual Property (IP) Basics with Hope Shimabuku, an Award-winning executive and technology attorney who has shaped innovation and policy across four Presidential administrations and led a $1B Fortune 500 IP divestiture.

Are you ready to protect your big ideas?

Come and learn the fundamentals of Intellectual Property (IP) and why it matters for entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners. This interactive training will provide a clear overview of the four main types of IP—patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—and help you understand how each can safeguard your creative work and business innovations. You’ll also discover valuable local and federal resources available to support your IP journey.

Key takeaways:

Understand the different types of Intellectual Property: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Learn why protecting your IP is vital for business growth and innovation
Discover local and national resources, including assistance available through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and partner organizations

Speaker

Hope Shimabuku, Texas Regional Office Director, United States Patent and Trademark Office

An award-winning senior executive and technology attorney, Hope Shimabuku has led legal and operational strategy across industries, including AI, defense, and digital technology. Recognized with honors such as the Hero of Innovation and Women’s Leadership Award, she has guided organizations through four Presidential administrations and spearheaded a $1B intellectual property divestiture for a Fortune 500 company. A passionate advocate for diversity and innovation, she empowers the next generation of leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

RSVP for December 9 WomenRISE today!

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