BIO Association News

Grant-funding opportunities

BIO SmartBrief | Mar 10, 2010

In this tough funding climate, biotech companies must be even more diligent at looking for new sources of capital. BIO has partnered with FreeMind Group, a firm specializing in raising funds from government agencies through grants and contracts. In 2008, FreeMind Group assisted companies in winning more than $300 million in grants and contracts for its clients, including small, midsize and large life sciences companies. As a BIO member, your company can take advantage of FreeMind's grant identification and application assistance at a discounted rate of 20% off upfront fees. Learn more.

BIOtech Now

BIO SmartBrief | Mar 09, 2010

BIOtech Now is the first in a number of new products from BIO intended to enhance our communications with the biotech community -- not only with our members, but with other stakeholders as well. This monthly e-newsletter, combined with its Web site, serves as our flagship in that effort. BIOtech Now will offer original content that emphasizes the business needs of the industry; highlight BIO's advocacy efforts; provide a portal to all BIO activities and events. Most importantly, it will spotlight for those outside the industry the value of biotechnology. Sign up for the monthly BIOtech Now e-newsletter.

Connect with people, ideas that can save lives in the developing world

BIO SmartBrief | Mar 08, 2010

Meet with leaders from the global health, biopharmaceutical, academic and donor communities at the Partnering for Global Health Forum, May 3 to 6, in Chicago. The forum will run concurrently with the Business Forum at the BIO International Convention and features partnering opportunities and presentations from public and private funders supporting global health research and development. The meeting also will focus on market-based solutions that will speed the development of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics for the world's poorest. Get more info and register.

Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush at 2010 BIO International Convention

BIO SmartBrief | Mar 05, 2010

Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, the 42nd and 43rd presidents of the U.S., will appear together for a moderated discussion at the 2010 BIO International Convention on May 4 in Chicago. Presidents Clinton and Bush, who served in the White House for a total of 16 years, will discuss a wide variety of issues relating to both domestic and foreign policy. Jim Greenwood, BIO's president and CEO, will moderate the discussion between the two former presidents on Tuesday, May 4 at 11:30 a.m.

Feeling the pinch in today's market hurts

BIO SmartBrief | Mar 03, 2010

Let BIO ease your pain with BIO Business Solutions, BIO's cost-savings program, which provides products and services specific to the life sciences industry at discounted prices and other benefits. Participation is free to members of BIO and 38 state/regional biotech associations, and more than 2,100 companies currently use BIO Business Solutions. See how BIO Business Solutions can help your bottom line. Get more information about the 15 money-saving opportunities here.

Free publicity for your organization -- Submit a BIO Show Daily story by March 1

BIO SmartBrief | Feb 25, 2010

Get noticed by the more than 15,000 attendees expected at the 2010 BIO International Convention by submitting an article with engaging opinions, industry analysis and insightful perspectives on biotech. The BIO Show Daily is distributed to delegates each day at convention. Don't miss your chance to get free publicity for your company or organization -- submit an article by March 1. Access the submission site.

Rewarding innovation: Deal-making, capital markets and the new payor hurdle

BIO SmartBrief | Feb 17, 2010

Registration is now open for the BIO-Windhover and Pharmaceutical Strategic Outlook, Feb. 23 to 25, 2010, in New York. Organized by the Biotechnology Industry Organization and Windhover Conferences, this is the most strategic level conference for partnering, biopharma deal structure and strategy. For the first time, all partnering, plenary sessions and networking events are open to attendees of both conferences. BIO-Windhover/PSO attracts the most notable names in the industry to speak candidly on the hard issues facing biopharma. Meet one on one with other key decision-makers and network with their peers.

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