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MONTHLY UPDATE IowaBio August 2016 (Return to Index) One of the most quantitative benefits of being an IowaBio member is the savings received through our BioVantage Program contracts. IowaBio’s Purchasing Consortium includes industry members, educational institutions and state agencies. These agreements allow companies of any size to receive the same competitively‐bid pricing benefits – some of which are the best in the state! View full BioVantage Program flyer here Contracts include: Scientific Supplies, Chemicals and Equipment Lab Design, Equipment and Installation (Casework) Office Supplies, Toner, Paper and Furniture Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance Coming Soon – Shipping Services (via FedEx or UPS) Contract Highlights The savings received from just a few orders usually covers the cost of your IowaBio Membership! Most individual items are discounted by 10-80% Direct delivery within 24-48 hours without shipping charges Numerous rebate opportunities 10% Premium Credit for IowaBio members (exclusively through LMC) Scientific Supplies, Chemicals and Equipment Lab Design, Equipment and Installation Office Supplies, Toner, Paper and Furniture Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance Primary Vendor Secondary Vendor Preferred Provider To be connected with a vendor and start saving, please email us at [email protected] SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES Inside This Issue 1 Savings Opportunities 2 Participation Opportunities Biotech Spotlight Series 3-4 New Member Spotlight Eppstein Uhen Architects Versova Laboratories 5 Upcoming Events Midwest Events Global Events 6 Industry News 7 Subscriber & Speaker Information Monthly Newsletter Capitol Report
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MONTHLY UPDATE IIoowwaaBBiioo AAuugguusstt 22001166
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One of the most quantitative benefits of being an IowaBio member is the savings received through our BioVantage Program contracts. IowaBio’s Purchasing Consortium includes industry members, educational institutions and state agencies. These agreements allow companies of any size to receive the same competitively‐bid pricing benefits – some of which are the best in the state!
View full BioVantage Program flyer here Contracts include:
Scientific Supplies, Chemicals and Equipment Lab Design, Equipment and Installation (Casework) Office Supplies, Toner, Paper and Furniture Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance Coming Soon – Shipping Services (via FedEx or UPS)
Contract Highlights
The savings received from just a few orders usually covers the cost of your IowaBio Membership! Most individual items are discounted by 10-80%
Direct delivery within 24-48 hours without shipping charges Numerous rebate opportunities
10% Premium Credit for IowaBio members (exclusively through LMC)
Scientific Supplies, Chemicals and Equipment
Lab Design, Equipment and Installation
Office Supplies, Toner, Paper and Furniture
Property, Casualty and Liability Insurance
Primary Vendor
Secondary Vendor
Preferred Provider
To be connected with a vendor and start saving, please email us at [email protected]
SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES Inside This Issue 1 Savings Opportunities 2 Participation Opportunities
Biotech Spotlight Series 3-4 New Member Spotlight
Eppstein Uhen Architects Versova Laboratories
5 Upcoming Events
Midwest Events Global Events
6 Industry News 7 Subscriber & Speaker Information
Monthly Newsletter Capitol Report
900 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Iowa’s Creative Corridor Biotech Spotlight Series (Return to Index)
In Iowa’s Creative Corridor we are world class in biotechnology whether that’s in pharma, chemical, nutraceutical or fermentation, we do biotech better. Join us for a day-long tour on our biotech assets in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, and learn about the companies that research, develop, create products, develop workforce, and think big in Iowa’s Creative’s Corridor. A welcome reception will be held October 4 from 5-7 at the Parlor Room (16th floor) of the DoubleTree by Hilton overlooking downtown Cedar Rapids. A block of rooms is reserved, with government and event rates. The tour starts after breakfast October 5, and will consist of tours and presentations at more than 10 Cedar Rapids and Iowa City biotech companies and facilities, with special guest speakers from the Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, and Debi Durham, Director, Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Agenda Information coming soon!
Save the Date!
HOSTED BY
PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Welcome Reception October 4, 2016 5:00p – 7:00p Doubletree Hilton
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Breakfast & Tour October 5, 2016 Begins at 9:00a
Bus pick up at Double Tree Hilton
Anticipated Company Visits:
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Cargill Corn
Quaker Oats
Cargill Soybean
Kraft Heinz
DuPont
JRS Pharma
General Mills
Diamond V
ADM
Lesaffre
BioVentures Center
Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing
State Hygienic Laboratory
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
900 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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Versova Laboratories
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Versova Laboratory was founded in 2015 to meet the needs of one of the world’s largest egg producers to ensure the health of laying hens and the wholesomeness of egg products. Soon thereafter, Versova lab has expanded to offer a variety of diagnostic testing to the poultry industry as an NPIP authorized lab. Versova lab continues to develop innovative solutions to help the poultry industry make quick informed decisions on flock health and production. The lab offers a variety of poultry related bacteriological, serological and molecular testing. Versova lab also conducts applied research on poultry diseases in collaboration with poultry industry and provides services for evaluating disease challenges and vaccinal immunity. Our team members at Versova are specialized in avian health and diagnostic testing. Our team includes Dr. George Girgis who is a poultry veterinarian, Brianna Klein whose specialty is molecular biology, and Brittney Dunfee and Marissa Gregory who specialize in bacteriology.
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SBIR/STTR National Road Tour August 15-17 | Iowa City & Ames, IA THE SBIR/STTR National Road Tour is a rare opportunity for small businesses seeking federal funding to learn more about these programs and get facetime with federal program managers. Iowa Innovation Corporation are again hosting two days of pre-conference events, one day in Iowa City and one day in Ames, to help you learn the ropes and get some coaching from national experts. Secretary Tom Vilsack will also be joining attending the tour! For more information, contact Jordan Hobfoll or click the event title above. To register, please click here. (Return to Index)
Iowa State University Fall 2016 Business, Industry & Technology Career Fair
September 21 | Ames, Iowa Students interested in business, industry, and technology careers explore full-time, co-op, and internship opportunities with employers at the Career Fair. If you are interested in identifying outstanding candidates for your talent needs, Iowa State University is the place to be on September 21st. This Career Fair is jointly hosted by the Colleges of Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Human Sciences. Students from those colleges and others will attend. Average student attendance for the fair is approximately 3,500 in the fall. (Return to Index)
Biotech Spotlight Series – SAVE THE DATE! October 4-5 | Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, Iowa
In Iowa’s Creative Corridor we are world class in biotechnology whether that’s in pharma, chemical, nutraceutical or fermentation, we do biotech better. Join us for a welcome reception on October 4 followed by a day-long tour on October 5 showcasing our biotech assets in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, and learn about the companies that research, develop, create products, develop workforce, and think
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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th Annual Bioprocessing
Summit August 15- 19, 2016
Boston, MA
Immuno-Oncology Summit
August 29 – September 2, 2016
Boston, MA
BIO Latin American Conference
October 26 – 28, 2016 São Paulo, Brazil
Combination Products
Summit November 2 – 3, 2016
Cincinnati, OH
View All Upcoming Events on our
Events Calendar
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*News stories containing company logos indicate IowaBio members*
How it Works- DuPont Process for Converting Biomass to Cellulosic Ethanol
France's Sanofi partners U.S. Army to speed up Zika vaccine
Pella Corp CEO to Join Iowa Business Council
5 elected to Corn Board
Branstad honored for biofuels leadership
EU approves Monsanto, Bayer genetically modified soybeans
The Growth of Iowa Biotech: The state’s industry draws inspiration from medicine as well as agriculture
Don't diffuse Iowa's bioscience boom
Largest Ever Study of Inherited ALS Identifies New ALS Gene NEK1
Notice of Solicitation of Applications for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program
Iowa CTO Ted Crosbie, formerly of Monsanto, dies at 65
INDUSTRY NEWS
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This message was sent to you as a benefit of membership with IowaBio and/or a subscriber of our monthly newsletter. If you know of a company that would benefit from the Association’s advocacy, financial savings and education/workforce focus, please have them contact the Association at 515-327-9156 or email [email protected]. Membership details are also available at www.iowabio.org/membership. If you would like more information on any topic or no longer wish to receive these messages, please email [email protected] or call 515-494-9242.
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IowaBio began issuing a Capitol Report in February 2015. It is a legislative update issued on a periodic basis and allows readers to learn more about our legislative activities and bills that may affect the biotechnology industry. If you would like to receive these reports by email, please visit www.iowabio.org/capitolreport - a link to subscribe and view archives is available on this page. spearerksekrer
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IowaBio staff members are available to give 15-60 minute speeches to interested groups, such as Rotary Clubs, trade associations, or civic groups. A broad range of topics could be discussed, included biotechnology, healthcare, food vs. fuel, legislative policy, investment and more. Contact Joe Hrdlicka at (515) 327-9156 or [email protected].
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