Colorado BioScience Association - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/4249.xml 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 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 http://www.prweb.com/userfiles/200605/CBSALOGOCORRECT26May2005RSS.jpg Happy Image http://www.prweb.com/ 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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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 GMThttp://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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]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb549847.htm Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Ritter's Signing of HB 1060 As Critical To Future Growth of The State's Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528688.htm Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1060 into law Wednesday afternoon, with the bill sponsors present to acknowledge the importance of the legislation to the bioscience industry in Colorado. Rep. Jim Riesberg (D-Weld) and Sen. Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) were thanked for their efforts by the members of the Colorado BioScience Association, who were in attendance at the ceremony. (PRWeb May 25, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb528688.htm Colorado BioScience Association Names Jack Wheeler Chairperson, Announces 2007 Sponsors and Appoints Eight New Board Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526966.htm Jack Wheeler, CEO of MicroPhage, Inc., Longmont, is the new chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association's 2007 annual meeting April 24th. Wheeler assumes chairperson responsibilities from Ed Wood, ArcScan, Inc. In other action, eight new board members were appointed to three-year terms. (PRWeb May 18, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 18 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526966.htm 2007-08 Bioscience Colorado Magazine Debuts At BIO International Convention In Boston http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb524262.htm Colorado Bioscience Association is releasing the new edition of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2007 BIO International Convention, May 6-9, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This year's magazine has expanded to 80 pages and includes an updated directory of the Colorado Bioscience industry: Medical Device and Related Companies; Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Related Companies; Biofuels and Related Companies; Research & Education Institutions; Foundations; and Service Providers. (PRWeb May 6, 2007)

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]]> Sun, 06 May 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb524262.htm Colorado Bioscience Association Launches Colorado Springs Chapter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514854.htm The debut of the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) occurred yesterday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). The announcement is made by Denise Brown, CBSA Executive Director, who says UCCS Chancellor Pam Shockley hosted the chapter launch event. (PRWeb Mar 29, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb514854.htm Two Colorado Bioscience Legislative Initiatives Rank Among BIO's Best Practices in the Nation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb511145.htm Two Colorado bioscience legislative initiatives are included in the national BIO "State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development," report issued late last year for state legislation promoting growth of bioscience clusters in 2005-06. Of the 23 standout initiatives, only two other states, California and Texas, had two projects highlighted. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb511145.htm Four Colorado Companies Participate at the 2007 Rocky Mountain Bioscience Venture Capital Meeting on the Mountain in Park City, Utah http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb508950.htm Four Colorado-based companies are participating at the 2007 Rocky Mountain Bioscience Venture Capital Meeting on the Mountain, March 2-4, at the Park City (UT) Marriott. Dorsey & Whitney, lead sponsor of the event, hosts venture capitalists and area companies to learn and explore bioscience opportunities in the Rocky Mountain Region. Co-sponsors include UV Partners, vSpring Capital and Wasatch Venture Fund. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2007)

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]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/03/prweb508950.htm Colorado Bioscience Association Showcases the State's Most Promising Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506521.htm Colorado research institutions have begun reaping the rewards of legislation allocating state funds for bioscience research. HB 1360, sponsored by Representative Jim Reisberg (D-Greeley) and Senator Ron Tupa (D-Boulder), was signed into law by Governor Bill Owens last summer. $2 million in state funds was awarded to 27 bioscience proof of concept projects at six Colorado universities and research institutions. Initial reports are expected by the end of 2007. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb506521.htm Twenty-Four Colorado Companies Exhibited at West Coast's Largest Design and Manufacturing Show, MD&M West http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505348.htm Twenty-four Colorado-based companies exhibited at the 23rd annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show in Anaheim, CA, February 13-15. Colorado has a strong medical device manufacturing sector and was well represented at the MD&M trade show and conference. Several of Colorado's regional economic development agencies were also in Anaheim assisting exhibiting companies and promoting the State of Colorado as a great place for doing business. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb505348.htm Leading Colorado Biotechnology and Medical Device Companies Selected to Present at BIO Mid-America VentureForum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434261.htm Five Colorado-based companies have been selected to present at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Mid-America VentureForum to be held September 25-27th at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. These companies are among more then 50 companies selected by venture capitalists from the nation's leading firms who serve on BIO's advisory board. (PRWeb Sep 8, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb434261.htm ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb428658.htm ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), 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 banquet held Thursday evening at the Colorado Convention Center. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb428658.htm Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners Of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb425757.htm The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA's annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. (PRWeb Aug 19, 2006)

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]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb425757.htm Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb417178.htm CEOs from five of Colorado's top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th -- 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 Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. The CEO presentations will include the newest clinical findings, regulatory approvals and other relevant investor information. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb417178.htm Seven Finalists Selected For The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb410011.htm Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year's BioWest Veture Showcase competition. The seven finalists were selected from a group of 18 that will present at the BioWest Venture Showcase on August 23 at the Colorado Convention Center. The winner will receive the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase award at the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual Awards Dinner on August 24. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb410011.htm Baxter Black And Ira Flatow Lead the Lineup of Presenters For Biowest 2006, Now Open For Registration http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb394107.htm Registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region's Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2006. More than 750 participants are expected at this year's event, August 23-24, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. America's “Cowboy Poet” Baxter Black and NPR Science Friday® host Ira Flatow are the headliners for Biowest 2006, along with the presentation, “Where Innovation Happens” from Federal Reserve Executive Michael Orlando. (PRWeb Jun 6, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb394107.htm BioWest 2006 Organizers Seek The Best And Brightest Of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Bioscience Start-Ups http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb382937.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. Seven companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in August, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is June 8, 2006. (PRWeb May 10, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 10 May 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb382937.htm State Senator Brandon Shaffer Receives National BIO Legislator of the Year Award at Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373257.htm Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award at the Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. The award was presented by Amgen Colorado's Eric Bergenson. Senator Shaffer was singled out nationally for his ongoing and extensive support of the bioscience industry in the state. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373257.htm Seven New Board Members Named To The Colorado BioScience Association Board Of Directors At The 2006 Annual Membership Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373263.htm Seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors of Colorado BioScience Association at its 2006 Annual Membership Meeting, along with eight reappointments. In addition, the 2006 Corporate Sponsors were released; Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award; and the 2006-2007 Bioscience Colorado Magazine was unveiled to members at the event. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373263.htm 2006-2007 Colorado Bioscience Magazine Unveiled At Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373266.htm Colorado BioScience Association released new 76-page issue of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. In addition, seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors, along with eight reappointments; 2006 Corporate Sponsors were introduced; and Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb373266.htm Christine Shapard To Leave Governor’s Office In January To Join Colorado BioScience Association http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb320825.htm Christine Shapard, Director of Biosciences and Emerging Technologies for the Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade for the past two years, will join the Colorado BioScience Association in January as the association's Director of Marketing and Communications. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2005)

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]]> Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb320825.htm Colorado BioScience Association Features Replidyne, iBalance Medical, BioWest 2005 and the Recent Bioscience Forum in the Fall 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb303976.htm Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the third issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Fall 2005 publication cover BioWest 2005, Coming Events, Executive Report, iBalance Medical, Regulatory Update, Replidyne, Bioscience Forum, and News Briefs. The newsletter helps further share the many success stories and highlights of Colorado's medical device and biotechnology industries. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2005)

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]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb303976.htm Two Colorado Companies to Present at Midwest’s Largest Biotech and Medical Device Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273301.htm The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has selected two private companies from Colorado to present at the BIO Mid-America VentureForum – Longmont-based MicroPhage Incorporated and Aurora-based Thinc Pharmaceuticals. The conference takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton, September 21-23. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb273301.htm BioWest 2005 Expands to Feature Venture Capital Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272537.htm The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on November 8, 2005. The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies and provide visibility in front of a high-profile venture capital panel. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2005)

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]]> Sun, 14 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272537.htm Colorado BioScience Association and Biotechnology Industry Organization Jointly Sponsor August 9th Bioscience Forum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb263452.htm The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) are jointly sponsoring the Bioscience Forum on Tuesday, August 9, 2005, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. , on the Fitzsimons Campus. This educational event focuses on the outlook of the Bioscience Industry in Colorado. Keynote Speakers include The Honorable Bob Beauprez (R-District 7-CO), The Honorable Andrew Romanoff, Speaker of Colorado House, and The Honorable James Greenwood, President & CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization. Representatives from higher education, including President Hank Brown of the University of Colorado, and respected members of business and industry round out the powerful lineup of participants. (PRWeb Jul 21, 2005)

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