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Connecticut Ranks High Among Most Innovative States In Nation Connecticut Ranks High Among Most Innovative States In Nation
Connecticut Ranks High Among Most Innovative States In Nation The current patent numbering and examination system was enacted in 1836, but in the last 20 years there has been a 183 percent surge of patent activity—an increase in issued patents from 122,975 to 347,642. So, where has all this patent activity been occurring? In the United States, the states with the highest number of patent issues per capita in the last five years have been California, Massachusetts, Washington, Minnesota, Vermont, Oregon, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Michigan and Colorado, according to this report.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, the least innovative states that ha…
Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners
Record 13.5K Attend Maker Faire In Westport: Rundown Of Winners The seventh annual Maker Faire Westport broke most its own records on Saturday including: more than tripling its footprint, nearly doubling its number of makers to 200 (up from just over 100 in 2017) and seeing attendance of 13,500, a 30 percent increase from last spring. “We continue to be impressed with the quality of the innovative and creative people in Connecticut and beyond. As they inspire our attendees to learn and grow, we see the impact in our communities. Schools, libraries and businesses all benefit from the energy that comes from seeing what others have done,” said Mark Mathias,…
Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You
Calling All Creative Types: Maker Faire Westport Is Looking For You WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you a budding entrepreneur? A craftsman? A performer just searching for a stage? Now’s the time to sign up for the 7th annual Maker Faire Westport, a showcase for imaginative types from across the state that’s expected to draw a whopping 12,000 attendees to downtown Westport on April 21. “We are looking for creative people who want to share their energy and talents with others,” said Mark Mathias, founder and co-chair of Maker Faire Westport. “We are inviting artists, musicians, engineers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, students, teachers, businesspeople, comedians and crea…