SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- BioSpace, the leading online
source for life science careers and news, along with the 2008 BIO
International Convention and BIOCOM, unveiled this morning the 9th edition
of the Biotech Beach(TM) Hotbed Campaign. The campaign features both a
regional promotional Hotbed Map and also functional components to work in
conjunction with the economic and workforce development initiatives of
Southern California.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070925/CLTU038 )
"BioSpace is pleased to partner with both the 2008 BIO International
Convention and BIOCOM on the Biotech Beach Hotbed Campaign," said Wes
Crews, CEO of BioSpace. "With the 2008 BIO International Convention being
held in San Diego and through the tireless work of BIOCOM, Southern
California continues its legacy as a leading community of biotech
innovation."
The Biotechnology Industry Organization chose California as the host
state for the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego, California on
June 17- 20.
"California is home to a thriving biotech industry and we are pleased
to bring the 2008 BIO International Convention to California," said Robbi
Lycett, vice president of Conventions & Conferences at BIO. "The strong
biotech clusters in California will contribute greatly to our event via
attendees, exhibitors and investors interacting and exchanging ideas and
innovations to further expand biotechnology applications to help feed, heal
and fuel the world."
The iconic Biotech Beach Hotbed Map creatively displays the campaign's
member organizations and is distributed internationally. The map is fully
integrated within BioSpace.com and available for download on the Biotech
Beach Homepage, which maintains critical daily biopharmaceutical industry
news, careers and information from the region.
The effort includes bioscience and medical device companies, service
and supply providers to the community, and also research institutes,
non-profit organizations and universities. Detailed online profiles of the
participating organizations can be found through the Biotech Beach
Homepage.
About BioSpace
BioSpace, http://www.biospace.com, is globally recognized as the leading
provider of career solutions and online resources and information to the
life science, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. 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.
About BIO International Convention
The BIO International Convention brings together life science
executives, investors, scientists, policy leaders, and journalists from
around the world. This year's event in San Diego is expected to attract
over 24,000 attendees and will include 60+ domestic, regional and
international pavilions showcasing the latest in research and development
of healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology
products. For more information about the BIO 2008 Convention in San Diego,
visit: http://www.bio2008.org/.
About BIOCOM
Proudly representing the Greater San Diego and Southern California life
sciences community, BIOCOM has become the largest regional life sciences
association in the world. Highly focused on the success of the 450+ members
and the San Diego life sciences community, BIOCOM consistently creates
value through its programs and relevant member benefits. For more
information, visit: http://www.biocom.org.
SOURCE BioSpace
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Related links:
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed.aspx?RegionId=12
http://www.biospace.com/hotbed_map.aspx?ContentEntityID=942
http://www.biospace.com http://www.bio2008.org
http://www.biocom.org
Photo Notes:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070925/CLTU038
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Brian Vacanti, Vice President, Marketing,
BioSpace, +1-817-717-1404
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