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Colorado BioScience Association - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.prweb.com The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. With over 300 members, CBSA actively works to promote the growth of the industry by working for a better business environment, grow the state's biotech workforce, fight for policies that support a strong bioscience industry in the state and speak with a single voice on behalf of the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.cobioscience.com. - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en /userfiles/200605/CBSALOGOCORRECT26May2005RSS.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/rss2g/4249.xml xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Colorado Bioscience Association Recognizes the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3164704.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released the winners of the 2009 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA's Annual Awards Dinner. Mountaineer Eric Alexander will serve as the keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its sixth anniversary. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3164704.htm Expo at BioWest 2009 Showcases New Technology, Products and Services for the Region's Robust Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3135604.htm More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technology, products and services for 700+ attendees at the 2009 BioWest Conference and Expo, November 10, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton. BioWest, in its seventh year, is the Rocky Mountain region's preferred venue for visiting and learning about the bioscience industry. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3135604.htm BioWest 2009 Registration Opens, Rolling Out A Stellar Lineup of National Speakers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3087154.htm Peter Sims, co-author of best selling business book "True North" and the forthcoming book "Little Bets" will provide the keynote for the 2009 BioWest Conference and Expo. In addition to Sims, nationally acclaimed speakers Ginger Graham, former CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and Eric Alexander - skier, climber, and mountaineer - will address the BioWest audience during the November 10th event at the Grand Hyatt Denver. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3087154.htm Colorado BioScience Association & Three Economic Development Entities Tout Colorado's Strengths at the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3000684.htm Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation will be showcasing Colorado's medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C. on October 12, 13 and 14. This will be the CBSA's third year participating in the AdvaMed Conference. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3000684.htm The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Welcomes 31 Investors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2862664.htm The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) will bring 31 life science investors and business development professionals to Denver in order to showcase the talent and research being conducted in the Rocky Mountain region. The conference will include 30 regional company presentations, panel discussions on venture capital and business development, and keynote presentations from both Dr. Tom Cech and Roy Davis, President of Johnson & Johnson Corporate Development/Corporate Venturing. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2862664.htm Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Announces Final 13 Presenting Companies and Nationally Acclaimed Speakers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2793364.htm Organizers of the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) have announced the final 13 of 30 presenting companies that will showcase their innovations to leading investors and industry experts on September 17 at the Ritz Carlton, Denver. In addition to finalizing the presenting company roster, the RMLIC also released details regarding nationally acclaimed speakers for the event: Nobel Laureate Dr. Tom Cech and Roy Davis, President J&J Corporate Development. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2793364.htm Colorado BioScience Association Announces 2009 Education Initiatives: Summer Externship Recipient, New Leadership Academy & BioNimbus Partnership http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2717454.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has embarked on an ambitious roster of education initiatives this year. The organization is again sponsoring a high school biology teacher in a paid externship program at a member bioscience company, participating in the new statewide Elementary Science Teacher Leadership Academy, and partnering with the BioNimbus organization to create a new database that better connect teachers, schools and companies. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2717454.htm Seventeen Companies Accepted During 1st-Round Vetting for Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2701414.htm Organizers of the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) have chosen 17 of the thirty presenting companies in first-round vetting for the September 17th event at the Ritz Carlton in Denver. The conference will showcase the most innovative private and public life science companies in a multi-state region to a targeted audience of national investors. (PRWeb Aug 1, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2701414.htm Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Bill Ritter's Signing of House Bills 1035 and 1105, Ensuring Colorado's Position As a Thriving Location for Bioscience and Emerging Technology Companies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2492614.htm Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has signed HB 1035 (expanding sales and use tax for medical device companies) and HB 1105 (Angel Investment Tax Credit), ensuring Colorado's position as a thriving location for bioscience and emerging technology companies. HB 1035, sponsored by Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley) and Senator Rollie Heath (D-Boulder), was signed Monday at the Greeley Chamber of Commerce CEO Forum luncheon. HB 1105, sponsored by Representative John Kefalas (D-Fort Collins) and Senator Mark Scheffel (R-Douglas County), was signed Monday evening at a Town Hall Meeting and Reception held at the Council Tree Library in Fort Collins. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2492614.htm Colorado Again Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings & Venture Capital Funding Activity http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2467994.htm It's been another outstanding year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. FierceBiotech included Colorado in its top five regions targeting biotech companies. Further, Colorado now ranks 8th in VC funding for biotech firms and 10th for medical device and equipment firms, as recently reported by Genome Technology. Colorado's venture capital success was vividly demonstrated when Boulder-based Clovis Oncology recently launched with an impressive $145 million in start-up funding. (PRWeb May 29, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2467994.htm Colorado BioScience Association Names Rick Jory Board Chair, Announces 2009 Sponsors and Appoints Seven New Board Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2344644.htm Rick Jory, CEO of Sandhill Scientific, Inc., Highlands Ranch, was named chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association's 2009 annual meeting yesterday. Jory assumes chairperson responsibilities from Jack Wheeler, MicroPhage, Inc. In other action, seven new members were named to the CBSA board of directors. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2344644.htm Colorado Bioscience Association Teams With Twenty-Six National & State Partners To Launch The 'We Work For Health' Initiative in Colorado http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243984.htm The Colorado BioScience Association is partnering with twenty-six national and state entities to announce the 'We Work For Health' initiative in Colorado. The launch event - Saving Lives, Creating Jobs - occurs today at University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is the special guest speaker. (PRWeb Mar 20, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2243984.htm Colorado BioScience Association and Four Area Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado's Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West In Anaheim http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2007974.htm For three days, representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association -- along with four of the state's economic development entities -- will be showcasing Colorado's vast medical device sector at the 25th annual Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. More than 16,000 medical device and product development professionals are attending MD&M West in Anaheim, CA, February 9-12, 2009. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/02/prweb2007974.htm New Study Reports Colorado Now Ranks 11th in U.S. for Bioscience Venture Capital Investments http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1913294.htm Gov. Bill Ritter, the Colorado BioScience Association and Colorado Office of Economic Development released the Colorado Bioscience Roadmap 2008 on January 23. Among findings, the new study reports $1.3 billion was invested in Colorado bioscience companies 2002 through Q2 2008, ranking Colorado 11th in the U.S. for bioscience venture capital investments. (PRWeb Jan 29, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1913294.htm Biotech Executive John Collar Named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association, Effective December 8 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1657424.htm Following an extensive national search, John Collar, Chief Operating Officer of Westminster-based Matrilinex, has been named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), effective December 8, 2008. A seasoned senior executive, Collar has a background of solid corporate experience with a proven track record for strategic planning, managing to metrics, and c-level operational responsibilities. He succeeds Denise Brown, Founding Executive Director of CBSA, who retired from the association in September after six years of dedicated service. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1657424.htm Oberon FMR, Inc. Wins Fourth Annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631754.htm Oberon FMR, Inc., has won the fourth annual Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Christine Shapard, Interim Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) 2008 Awards Dinner. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1631754.htm Colorado BioScience Association Honors the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576624.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2008 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday, November 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA's annual awards dinner. Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., recipient of one of this year's Chairman's Awards, will serve as the Cooley Godward Kronish keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its fifth anniversary. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1576624.htm National Speakers - Steven Burrill, Guy Kawasaki & T.R. Reid - and Expo With More Than 50 Bioscience Vendors To Attract 700+ at BioWest 2008, Nov. 13 & 14, in Denver http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1550174.htm Outstanding national speakers Steven Burrill, Guy Kawasaki and T.R. Reid lead the conference lineup for BioWest 2008, plus 50+ bioscience vendors will introduce their products and services to more than 700 attendees. The BioWest Conference and Expo is the Rocky Mountain region's preferred venue for visiting with researchers about their newest discoveries and meeting founders of the area's most innovative and promising bioscience start-up companies. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1550174.htm 20+ Colorado Bioscience Companies Are Looking to Fill Positions at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo's First Annual Job Fair http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1536744.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is hosting a new Bioscience Job Fair the afternoon of November 14, 1:30 to 4 p.m., following the 2008 BioWest Grand Finale Luncheon. The BioWest Conference and Expo is the Rocky Mountain region's preferred venue for visiting with researchers about their newest discoveries and meeting founders of the area's most innovative and promising bioscience start-up companies. (PRWeb Oct 29, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1536744.htm The 2008 BioWest Conference and Expo Annnounces National Speaker Lineup, New Job Fair and Popular Venture Showcase Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1475694.htm General registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2008. More than 700 participants are expected at this year's event, November 13-14, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Noted author of The Art of the Start & business innovation expert Guy Kawasaki leads a prominent lineup of national presenters for BioWest 2008. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1475694.htm Finalists Selected For The BioWest 2008 Venture Showcase Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1468624.htm New therapeutic small molecule drugs ; devices made of unique materials; a highly-sensitive biosensor; advanced DNA immunotherapies; high-protein, low-cost fish food; and, new materials for use in perio-plastic surgical procedures comprise the six finalists in this year's BioWest Venture Showcase competition. The finalists were selected from a group of 22and will be presenting at the BioWest Venture Showcase on November 13 at the Grand Hyatt-Denver, 1750 Welton. The winner will receive the $10,000 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase award at the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual Awards Dinner, the evening of November 13. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1468624.htm Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc., Promote the State's Bioscience Industry at the 2008 AdvaMed MedTech Conference in Washington D.C. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1362894.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation and CEA Technologies, Inc. are joining forces to promote the State's burgeoning bioscience industry at the AdvaMed 2008 MedTech Conference in Washington, D.C., September 21-24. Participation in this premier event for medical device manufacturers will showcase Colorado's CEA Technologies, Inc., a leader in the contract design and manufacture of disposable and reusable electromechanical devices used in critical care applications for Fortune 20 medical device companies. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1362894.htm Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region's Top Innovators for Venture Showcase Competition at 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291104.htm The organizers of BioWest 2008 are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Thursday, November 13, 2008, and will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Monday, October 1. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1291104.htm Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher With Boulder Biotechnology Company, Array BioPharma http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112304.htm Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer - an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area's prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA's pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1112304.htm Colorado Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1066174.htm It's been a banner year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. Genome Technology's June publication ranks Colorado as one of the top 20 biotech locations in the world, and the Families USA Global Health Initiative Report ranked Colorado fourth among states that generated the most economic activity per dollar of funding from the NIH. Further, Colorado placed in the top five of all five categories in the Milken Institute's State Technology and Science Index, moving ahead of California in the new overall rankings. Milken ranked Colorado second in the concentration of scientists and engineers. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1066174.htm Colorado's Bioscience Community Celebrates the State's Largest Medical Device Manufacturer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1037984.htm Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words "care" and "meridian" to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1037984.htm Colorado Governor Bill Ritter To Attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo, Marketing The State's Bioscience Sector to 20,000 Industry Executives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967064.htm Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State's bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state's research institutions and highlight Colorado's support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. (PRWeb May 24, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb967064.htm Colorado BioScience Association Announces Nine New Board Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914034.htm Nine new board members have been elected to the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) 40-member Board of Directors. In related action, seven existing members were elected to reappointments on the CBSA board this year. CBSA, with more than 400 members, is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. (PRWeb May 4, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb914034.htm Colorado Rep. Bernie Buescher Keynotes The CBSA Annual All-Member Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900694.htm Representative Bernie Buescher (D-Grand Junction), Chairman of the Colorado General Assembly's Joint Budget Committee (JBC), provided the keynote address at the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual All-Member Meeting yesterday at the University Club in Denver. In other action, 2008 association sponsors were announced, plus new and reappointed board members voted on by those in attendance. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb900694.htm Colorado BioScience Association Praises Governor Ritter's Signing and Rep. Riesberg and Sen. Bacon's Sponsorship of the Bioscience Research Grant Program (HB 1001) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892114.htm Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has signed HB 1001, spurring development of the bioscience industry in Colorado. The Bioscience Research Grant Program puts $26.5 million over the next five years into several initiatives within Colorado's bioscience industry. These funds and program will be managed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2008)

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]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb892114.htm Colorado BioScience Association Praises Colorado House For Rapid Approval of HB1001 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb726164.htm The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project last week, according to the Colorado BioScience Association. A bill expanding Colorado's much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies and new Colorado-based companies; plus it will also make up to $250,000 available to early stage, Colorado-based companies. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb726164.htm Colorado BioScience Association and Six Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado's Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West In Anaheim http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb664193.htm Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and six of the state's economic development entities are marketing Colorado as a desirable medical device manufacturing hub at the 24th annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. The six economic development organizations attending MD&M West with CBSA include: Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Broomfield Economic Development Corporation, City of Westminster, Jefferson Economic Council, Arvada Economic Development Association and the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb664193.htm ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575265.htm ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon held at the Grand Hyatt Friday. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2007)

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]]> Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/12/prweb575265.htm Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners Of Its 2007 Awards Program, Honoring The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572562.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2007 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Friday, December 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the CBSA's annual awards luncheon. Held in conjunction with the 2007 BioWest Conference at the Grand Hyatt Denver, registration information is available at the BioWest Conference website. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb572562.htm BioCentury Editor Dr. Karen Bernstein Added To The Roster of National Speakers For The BioWest 2007 Conference and Expo http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570402.htm Karen Bernstein, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the BioCentury family of publications, including the well-read "The Bernstein Report on Biobusiness" has been added to the roster of national speakers for BioWest 2007 on Thursday, December 6 (12:15 - 1 p.m.) at the Grand Hyatt Denver. Dr. Bernstein replaces Colorado Governor Bill Ritter for the Thursday luncheon address. Governor Ritter's commitments required that his speech be rescheduled to the 2:30 - 3 p.m. time slot the same day. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570402.htm Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year's BioWest Mature Company Forum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568564.htm CEOs from five of Colorado's top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2007 Mature Company Forum on December 6th - registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region's premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Mature Company Forum include Bob Conway, Array Biopharma; Greg Baldwin, Baxa Corporation; Jeff Probst, Blue Sun Biodiesel; Chris Smith, Cochlear Americas; and Bob Grieve, Heska Corporation. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568564.htm Six Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2007 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565967.htm Novel diagnostics focusing on the management of therapeutics, innovative nanoscale drug and vaccine delivery technology, pioneering use of small molecule therapeutic products for treating multiple diseases of the brain, cutting edge technology for the production of algae-based biofuels, new concepts for bio-prosthetic heart valves, and late-stage development and commercialization of gastroenterology products comprise the six finalists in this year's BioWest Venture Showcase competition. (PRWeb Nov 2, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb565967.htm Colorado BioScience Association Commends Governor Ritter for Supporting Creation of New Bioscience Companies and Fostering Retention of 400+ Existing Firms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556216.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) commends Governor Ritter for crafting an economic development agenda for 2008 that will spur the creation of new bioscience companies and help the state retain the 400 plus companies that exist today. The restructuring of the corporate income tax to a system based on in-state sales will make Colorado competitive with others states that understand the value of high-paying technology-based jobs. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb556216.htm Best-selling Author & Noted Management Scholar Jim Collins Headlines Stellar Lineup of National Presenters For The 2007 BioWest Conference and Expo, Now Open For Registration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb555059.htm Registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2007. More than 900 participants are expected at this year's event, December 6-7, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Best-selling author & noted management scholar Jim Collins headlines a stellar lineup of national presenters for BioWest 2007. (PRWeb Sep 21, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb555059.htm BioWest 2007 Organizers Seek the Best and Brightest of the Rocky Mountain Region's Bioscience Start-Ups for the Venture Showcase Competition http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb549847.htm BioWest, The Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, is again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in December, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is September 28, 2007. (PRWeb Aug 30, 2007)

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