FORT WORTH, Texas, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, the leading online
information source for life science careers and content and a subsidiary of
onTargetjobs, the Biotechnology Council of New Jersey (BCNJ), the New York
Biotechnology Association and the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative
unveiled this morning the 6th edition of the Pharm Country(TM) Hotbed
Campaign. The campaign features both promotional and functional components
to work in conjunction with the economic and workforce development
initiatives of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070629/CLF008 )
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"The continuing emergence of New Jersey as a vital biotechnology
cluster is confirmed by the more than 235 companies that have chosen to
locate in New Jersey," said Debbie Hart, President of BCNJ. "The messages
and outreach generated by The 6th edition of the Pharm Country(TM) Hotbed
Campaign will play an important role for BCNJ, reinforcing the news that
'good things' continue to happen in New Jersey."
"Pharm Country represents a key community of leading bioscience
organizations in the Tri-State area that are continuously evolving. With
the support of BNCJ, NYBA and LILSI, BioSpace is pleased to once again
promote the thriving biopharmaceutical industry in this region," said Wes
Crews, CEO of BioSpace.
The iconic Pharm Country Hotbed Map,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed_map.aspx?ContentEntityID=934, creatively
displays the campaign's member organizations and is distributed
internationally. The map is fully integrated with BioSpace.com and is
available for download on the Pharm Country Homepage,
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionId=19, which maintains critical
daily biopharmaceutical industry news, careers and information from the
region.
The effort includes bioscience and medical device 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, financial updates and history, and can be found
through the Pharm Country Homepage.
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 the Biotechnology Council of New Jersey
The mission of BCNJ is to formulate and advocate policy positions to
elected officials and regulators, acquire and coordinate resources and
provide services to members regarding issues critical to building
successful biotechnology enterprises and enhance awareness and appreciation
of New Jersey's biotechnology industry. For more information:
http://www.biotechnj.org/index.jsp.
About the New York Biotechnology Association
The New York Biotechnology Association is a not-for-profit trade
association dedicated to the development and growth of New York State based
biotechnology related industries and institutions, and to strengthening the
competitiveness of New York State as a premier global location for
biotechnology/biomedical research, education and industry. For more
information: http://www.nyba.org/.
About the Long Island Life Sciences Initiative
LILSI's mission is to attract, retain and develop life sciences
companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device,
nutriceutical and cosmeceutical sectors on Long Island by providing
business development, strategic networking, and educational opportunities
to enhance corporate competitiveness, productivity, efficiency and
profitability. For more information:
http://www.lilsi.org/about/mission.html.
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Related links:
http://www.biospace.com
http://www.biotechnj.org/index.jsp http://www.nyba.org
http://www.lilsi.org/about/mission.html/
Photo Notes:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070629/CLF008
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Brian Vacanti, Vice President, Marketing,
BioSpace, +1-817-717-1404
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