6/17/2008
San Diego, CA – Valerie Shaffer – Manager of Business Attraction, Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, IN; and Tracey van Niekerk – Life Sciences Coordinator, Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County, IN, are representing East Central Indiana at the 2008 BIO International Convention. The global event for biotechnology is being held June 17th through 20th, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
BIO is the world’s largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,150 members worldwide. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies in the process of developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. BIO also represents state and regional biotech associations, academic centers and service providers to the industry. BIO’s overarching goal is to advance the industry which the world is counting on for new solutions in health, agriculture, manufacturing and energy, plus advocating to support a climate of innovation and growth for biotechnology and life sciences.
Nearly one-third of this year’s convention attendance is international, representing more than 70 counties. Besides the U.S., the five countries with the highest attendance at the 2008 BIO International Convention include Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia. This year’s convention features 36 country and regional pavilions, which create a shared space for companies from each region to exhibit. First-time pavilions for 2008 include South Africa, Chile, Brazil, Dubai, Argentina and Portugal. The top international pavilions in terms of size include the United States, Canada, Germany, France, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain and Australia. Over 20, 000 people are registered for the 2008 convention. Forty-eight states from the U.S. are represented. More than 2,300 companies have exhibits. The convention features many international speakers, workshops, discussion groups and educational and technical sessions.
E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., stated, “Bio International is the world’s premier event for biotechnology and life sciences. It is a place where you can learn about companies interested in U.S. expansion or investment and can start building relationships with those influencing location decisions. Since we are targeting biotech and life science businesses as prospects to expand to East Central Indiana, I’m pleased that our region was well represented at this year’s BIO convention. East Central Indiana has many distinct advantages which are of benefit to business operation and success. We need to continue to make a case for the positive assets of our region”.
Energize-ECI, Inc. is a public/private partnership providing pro-active services and programs to encourage new business investment in East Central Indiana. Energize-ECI, Inc. acts as a single point of contact for promoting the many advantages of operating a business in the region, collects and cultivates leads and assists individuals, site consultants and companies researching the area. Energize-ECI, Inc. answers inquiries regarding sites, buildings and regional information, then directs leads to the appropriate local economic development groups. Energize-ECI, Inc. provides support to: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties. Funding for trade missions, exhibits, marketing, programs, services and materials is provided by public and private entities throughout East Central Indiana, by foundations and grants.
BIO is the world’s largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,150 members worldwide. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies in the process of developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. BIO also represents state and regional biotech associations, academic centers and service providers to the industry. BIO’s overarching goal is to advance the industry which the world is counting on for new solutions in health, agriculture, manufacturing and energy, plus advocating to support a climate of innovation and growth for biotechnology and life sciences.
Nearly one-third of this year’s convention attendance is international, representing more than 70 counties. Besides the U.S., the five countries with the highest attendance at the 2008 BIO International Convention include Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Australia. This year’s convention features 36 country and regional pavilions, which create a shared space for companies from each region to exhibit. First-time pavilions for 2008 include South Africa, Chile, Brazil, Dubai, Argentina and Portugal. The top international pavilions in terms of size include the United States, Canada, Germany, France, India, Japan, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Italy, Spain and Australia. Over 20, 000 people are registered for the 2008 convention. Forty-eight states from the U.S. are represented. More than 2,300 companies have exhibits. The convention features many international speakers, workshops, discussion groups and educational and technical sessions.
E. Roy Budd, Executive Director of Energize-ECI, Inc., stated, “Bio International is the world’s premier event for biotechnology and life sciences. It is a place where you can learn about companies interested in U.S. expansion or investment and can start building relationships with those influencing location decisions. Since we are targeting biotech and life science businesses as prospects to expand to East Central Indiana, I’m pleased that our region was well represented at this year’s BIO convention. East Central Indiana has many distinct advantages which are of benefit to business operation and success. We need to continue to make a case for the positive assets of our region”.
Energize-ECI, Inc. is a public/private partnership providing pro-active services and programs to encourage new business investment in East Central Indiana. Energize-ECI, Inc. acts as a single point of contact for promoting the many advantages of operating a business in the region, collects and cultivates leads and assists individuals, site consultants and companies researching the area. Energize-ECI, Inc. answers inquiries regarding sites, buildings and regional information, then directs leads to the appropriate local economic development groups. Energize-ECI, Inc. provides support to: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties. Funding for trade missions, exhibits, marketing, programs, services and materials is provided by public and private entities throughout East Central Indiana, by foundations and grants.
Details about Energize-ECI, Inc. and information about East Central Indiana may be viewed at the comprehensive Energize-ECI, Inc. website www.energize-eci.org. The organization may be contacted at the Energize-ECI Engagement Center, 122 E, Main St., Muncie, IN 47305 (P.O. Box 1912, Muncie, IN 47308-1912); by phone at (765) 254.1420; fax (765) 254.1450 and by email info@energize-eci.org. Energize-ECI’s 48-page REGIONAL-FOCUS magazine, which contains a great overview of East Central Indiana – along with Energize-ECI’s newsletters - may be read or downloaded by going to the website.
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