BioForward News
Learn what’s happening at BioForward, our member companies and the industry at large
See below for current news from BioForward:
- BioForward welcomes Bryan Renk as the new Executive Director. He will start October 1, 2009. Click here for more information. Posted August 28, 2009.
- The Capital Times: BioForward: Grant will help develop a new wave of biotechnology companies. Click here to read. Posted August 6, 2009.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: BioForward receives grant from Department of Workforce Development, to provide business training for biotech leaders. Click here to read. Posted August 4, 2009.
- WisBusiness.com: BioForward’s recent trip to Washington, D.C. has been profiled for an article. Click here to read it. Posted July 9, 2009.
- Wisconsin Public Radio: BioForward Board President was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio regarding Wisconsin’s expansion of investment tax credits and the impact it will have on biotechnology business. Click here to read the article or click here to listen to the interview (note you will need to use RealPlayer to listen). Posted May 21, 2009.
- WTN News: BioForward in the news regarding Wisconsin ranks high for developing biotech workforce. Click here to read the coverage. Posted May 20, 2009.
- BioForward announces Battelle in cooperation with BIO (the Biotechnology Industry Organization) and the Biotechnology Institute, released a report at the BIO International Convention with results on future workforce in bioscience. Wisconsin ranks as leader of the pack regarding bioscience education in middle and high schools compared across the United States. Click here to read the press release. Posted May 20, 2009.
- BioForward announces a Wisconsin Biotechnology Company Benefits from State’s Expansion of Investment Tax Credits. Click here to read the press release. Posted May 19, 2009.
- WisBusiness: BioForward in the News: Taking Your Message to Washington - Bridging the Technological Gap topic of the May 6th Milwaukee breakfast received media coverage by WisBusiness. Click here to read the story. Posted 5/11/09.
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- WTN News: BioForward in the News: Representative Kind Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year. Click here to read the full article and quote from BioForward. Posted Apr 2, 2009.
- WisBusiness: BioForward in the News: WI Biotech Groups looking to build on success of Act 255 as discussed at the March 11th breakfast. Click here to read the story coverage by WisBusiness. Posted 3/12/09.
- BioForward announces newest Puchasing Consortium Partner: Emmons Business Interiors (EBI) as a provider of new and used office furniture for BioForward members. Please be sure to take advantge of their services that are offered to our members, and click here to learn more. Posted Mar 11, 2009.
- Channel 3: BioForward held its first ever Biotech Career Fair on Friday, Feb. 27, at the MGE Innovation Center in the University Research Park, the event’s co-sponsor. The career fair brought together 22 southern Wisconsin bioscience companies looking to hire great people. Click here to view the news story from Channel 3. Posted Mar 1, 2009.
- Wisconsin Strategic Alliance Event with Eli Lilly and Company.
As a result of the collaborative efforts between Governor Doyle, the Department of Commerce, BioForward, and other members of Wisconsin’s biotechnology community, Eli Lilly will be visiting Madison in late April (date TBA) to meet with Wisconsin companies and researchers to explore opportunities for strategic partnerships. Application deadline: March 11, 2009. For application information and other key dates, please visit www.commerce.wi.gov or go to Events on this website and click on WI Strategic Alliance Event: Eli Lilly & Co event. Posted Feb 19, 2009. - Members approved implementation of "BioForward" as the new name of the Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association) at the breakfast meeting on February 11th. "The new name, tagline and logo more accurately reflect the organization’s continuing efforts to advocate for the creation of investment and partnering opportunities; attract and retain the best talent; and provide networking, educational and other programs that help our member companies flourish," Laura Strong said in a news release. Strong is president of the organization’s board, and President of Quintessence Biosciences. Posted Feb 12, 2009.
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