The government wants to make your life easier...well, at least in terms of finding government data. Data.gov, spurred by President Obama's Open Government Initiative, aims to improve access to Federal data.  The site is regularly adding new data but right now you can access datasets about business, states, health, and more. Check it out and you might find some interesting statistics that may help with your business plan or the direction of your business.  You might also be interested in exploring these two other government data sites: Recovery.gov (shows how Recovery Act monies are being spent) and USASpending.gov (shows Federal grants and contracts spending).

Join speakers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the World Intellectual Property Organization, & Mayor Chuck Reed at the San Jose Museum of Art to celebrate Silicon Valley World Intellectual Property Day. This event takes place Friday, April 26, 2013 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.  This is the first Silicon Valley World IP Day that aims to promote and celebrate intellectual property achievements in the region.

This event is free to attend but please RSVP in advance.

Small Business Reference Center offers full-text access to popular business titles from Nolo. If you are not familiar with Nolo, they offer legal titles written in an easy to understand, plain English format.

Business related titles are available from the Small Business Reference Center but you can find other legal titles from Nolo in the Legal Information Reference Center. Both collections can be accessed free from home with a valid San José Public Library card.

 San José has been ranked as the 10th best city to do business in the United States according to a study by On Numbers.  Find out more about doing business in the City of San José including business permits and business incentives by visiting the City of San José business page.