An inventors workshop will take place Wednesday, July 30, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cheboygan Area Public Library in Room A. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $20.

Patent attorneys will speak on the process and importance of protecting the inventor's ideas, products, and business names.

This event is sponsored by the Northern Lakes Economic Al liance, Cheboygan Area Chamber of Com - merce, Mackinaw City Cham ber of Commerce, and Indian River Chamber.

Register by calling (231) 627- 7183.