FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, the leading online
information source for life science careers and content and a subsidiary of
onTargetjobs, unveiled this morning the inaugural BioCanada East(TM) Hotbed
Campaign for the life science community of Eastern Canada. The unique
branding and awareness campaign highlights the organizations that
constitute the dynamic biopharmaceutical industry in the Canadian provinces
of Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador and
Prince Edward Island.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070228/CLW017 )
The initiative features both promotional and functional components to
work in conjunction with the economic and workforce development initiatives
of the region. The much anticipated BioCanada East Hotbed Map,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed/maps/map_canadaeast.aspx created by
BioSpace's artist, displays the logos and building pictures of
participating companies. Various print collateral pieces featuring the
iconic BioCanada East image will be distributed to life science
professionals at regional and international events throughout the year. The
map is also available for download on the BioCanada East Homepage,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionID=13 which maintains critical
daily biopharmaceutical industry news and information from the region.
A number of different types of organizations are featured as part of
the campaign, reflective of the diverse set of foci and talents necessary
to grow a life science cluster. The effort includes bioscience companies
engaged in R&D, service and supply providers to the community, and also
research institutes, non-profit organizations and universities. Detailed
online profiles of the participating organizations include contact
information, career opportunities, and financial updates and history, and
can be found through the BioCanada East Homepage.
"BIOQuebec sees great value in being part of the BioCanada East Hotbed
Campaign and the strong visibility it brings to the life science strengths
of the Quebec province," said Perry Niro, CEO of BIOQuebec. "This campaign
is playing a central role in bringing to the attention of the U.S. and the
International life science industry, the extent and scale of Quebec's
innovative and creative life science industry and the great opportunities
for global partnerships."
"We are happy to welcome the life science community of Quebec and the
Eastern Canadian provinces to BioSpace.com," said Wes Crews, CEO of
BioSpace. "Through the BioCanada East channel on BioSpace.com, we will
connect our growing international audience to important daily industry
news, careers and coverage from the region."
About BioSpace
BioSpace is globally recognized as the leading provider of career
solutions and Web-based resources and information to the life science,
pharmaceutical and medical device industries. For 20 years BioSpace has
helped to accelerate communication and discovery among business and
scientific leaders in the biopharmaceutical market. With a well-established
site infrastructure and loyal online audience, BioSpace.com offers an
unparalleled distribution channel for recruitment, investment, product,
event and other life science industry messages. BioSpace is a subsidiary of
onTargetjobs and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.
About BIOQuebec
BIOQuebec is a biotechnology and life science industry association
representing more than 250 member companies and R&D centers in Quebec. The
association works to create a positive influence on the growth of the life
science industry, including capital access, public policy, workforce
development and international promotion.
SOURCE BioSpace
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Related links:
http://www.biospace.com
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed/maps/map_canadaeast.aspx
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionID=13
Photo Notes:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070228/CLW017
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Brian Vacanti, Vice President, Marketing of
BioSpace, +1-817-717-1404
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