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Jindal Expands, Extends Incentives for Tech Firms

by Christian Moises, News Editor Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed two bills into law to continue providing expanded incentives for technology companies to set up shop in Louisiana. His signature Monday expands the reach of the state’s Digital Interactive Media and Software tax credit and expands and extends the Technology Commercialization…

BioDistrict gets noticed -- Big plans in other Strong Cities, Strong Communities cities | Detroit Free Press | freep.com http://t.co/q9nWIgx

Lawmakers Approve Angel Investor Tax Credit

by Jennifer Larino, Staff Writer Louisiana lawmakers voted on Tuesday to re-establish a lucrative investor tax credit that state business leaders say is needed to spark investment interest in startup activity, bringing a two year fight to return the incentive to a close finish. The Louisiana House of Representative unanimously approved…

BioDistrict New Orleans Embarks on the 2011 International BIO Conference

Each year, thousands of�bioscience industry representatives attend the�Biotechnology Industry Organization Annual Convention looking for opportunities to network and learn about the latest trends. In my case, the convention served as inspiration. As BIO 2011 wrapped up and I said good-bye to Washington, DC, I took a few moments to reflect…

Jindal reinstates Angel Investor Tax Credit something that will be added to the BioDistrict toolkit http://t.co/LRuPmWD via @city_business

NIH Collins NCATS -- BioDistrict NOLA needs to be one of the chosen sites! | The Daily Scan | GenomeWeb: http://t.co/Ee3SHA0 via @AddThis

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@BioConvention"critical opp to show global solutions ...cure disease, reduce health costs, alt energy& high-wage jobs.":http://t.co/qSH4jrs

@CentreoftheCell I was just there! Fantastic learning center plus get fun!

Interesting paper detailing the chemistry aspects of personalized med: http://t.co/Pa8Ythi

Study: Most Americans support #stem #cell #research -- we should expect great results from scientific community http://t.co/sHt1UiX

News for #NOLA researchers. How a Grant Budget Could Be Cut | The Daily Scan | GenomeWeb: http://t.co/tg87vBP via @AddThis

PharmTech Talk: Biotech and Emerging Markets: Perspectives from Brazil, India, Argentina, and South Africa: http://t.co/xknqtpm

Obama Initiates Partnership to Reinvigorate Manufacturing - Pharmaceutical Technology: http://t.co/InuxGea via @AddThis

@LSUHSCHealth Thanks for the rt!

Biotech and the decifit: CNBC interview at the 2011 BIO International Convention http://lnkd.in/8_G6mF

Biotech plays an critical role in our daily lives. Whether it is the food we eat, the fuel we use or the technology th…http://lnkd.in/8_G6mF

#Bio2011 Ecosystem Session was historic. The leadership of FDA, Pfizer, NIH and John Hopkins talking to get new drugs to patients quicker!

Biotech and the decifit: CNBC interview at the 2011 BIO International Convention http://lnkd.in/8_G6mF

New Orleans is becoming a regional hub for the bio industry. We are at BIO to meet with industry leaders to spread...: http://lnkd.in/ZEmUhu

Mayor Mitch Landrieu Gathers Supporters to Push for Construction on Hospital

Surrounded by about 30 political, business, education and civic leaders, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on Monday called for construction of the University Medical Center, calling it “one of the most transformational projects that the state has seen or will see for a long, long time.” Susan Poag / The Times-PicayuneMayor Mitch…

@TulaneU Community Service Award Honors Dr. Sachs: http://t.co/K1BxIix

Majority of job growth in #NOLA direct result of #health and #education industries: http://t.co/JA1hxGg via @forbes

Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes- April 2011

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes for Thursday, April 14, 2011 Minutes April 2011

Association of University Research Parks 2011 International Conference Sponsorship Packet

The AURP International Conference Sponsorship offers corporations the opportunity to be recognized at the International Conference as a major contributor to the success of the organization. With a prominent presence at this event and in all AURP conference -marketing publications, sponsors will join AURP to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. At…

AMRI BioDistrict Presentation

� As part of the BioDistrict’s Meet the Industry Series, Mr. Matthew Reabold of Albany Molecular Research Inc. (AMRI) visited New Orleans on May 11th 2011 and presented to a group of local stakeholders from academia and industry. Mr. Reabold’s presentation highlighted the strengths of AMRI and sought to display…

BioDistrict Board Meeting Minutes for January

BioDistrict New Orleans Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes for Thursday, January 13, 2011 Tweet

Ground Broken on New Orleans Mega Hospital

New Orleans - With much fanfare ground was broken Monday for the $1.2 Billion LSU teaching and research hospital in Mid City. It is to be called the “University Medical Center,” and is touted as the linchpin for the emerging “Bio Medical District,” in New Orleans. But some people in the area…

BioDistrict Board of Commissioners April 2011 Proposed Meeting Agenda

The proposed board meeting agenda for the BioDistrict’s April 2011 Board of commissioners meeting includes discussions on BioDistrict initiatives spanning workforce development, BioDistrict master plan progress, outreach to the local business community, and promotion of bioscience-focused legislation. Please email your questions or comments regarding the BioDistrict’s April 2011 Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda to questions@biodistrictneworleans.org. BioDistrict staff will work to provide you with a…

Blue Plate Foods apartment conversion under way

From making mayonnaise to creating art. That’s the transformation in store for the long-empty Blue Plate Foods building at South Jefferson Davis Parkway and Earhart Boulevard. After years of planning, work has begun to convert the former factory into 72 loft-style apartments, with a leasing preference for artists, many of…

WBOK’s Crosstown Conversations focuses on developments in BioDistrict

Host, Jeanne Nathan explores what makes up New Orleans’ emerging bio-medical industry. Jeanne, along with some of the city’s leading researchers, medical administrators, and educators including: Dr. Tarun Mandal, Director of the Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery at Xavier University; Dr. Prescott Deininger, Director of the Tulane Cancer Center; Arthur Simons,…

Groundbreaking for new University Medical Center set for April 18th

NEW ORLEANS — The groundbreaking for the new University Medical Center hospital in New Orleans is April 18. And on Thursday the hospital board met for the first time since new questions were raised about funding for the project. There has been talk that the hospital would be scaled down. But…

Step Closer to Multi-Billion Dollar Medical Center

State officials are hoping for the best and planning for the worst, as today the meeting of the board of the University Medical Center will be hearing about ‘Plan B’ when it comes to a loan from the feds. The University Medical Center will cover Charity Hospital’s old role in…

Ford Foundation Gives GNOF $1.5 Million for Economic Revitalization

BioDistrict New Orleans welcomes the continuation of GNOF’s Community Revitalization Fund and new Metropolitan Opportunity program as made possible by the Ford Foundation’s generous grant. As the BioDistrict strives to create and recruit new economic opportunities to our region, GNOF and its community partners are making these opportunities accessible to…

BioDistrict hosts meeting with Jackson Laboratory representative

Dr. Richard Longeras, Jackson Laboratory’s Opportunity Development Manager, met with local BioDistrict stakeholders on March 29th, 2011 to give an introduction to the work done by the Jackson Laboratory and how researchers and startups in the BioDistrict could take advantage of their services and abilities. Also discussed was Jackson Laboratory’s unique approach to workforce development…

Preparations for the University Medical Center move Forward

A demolition contract has been signed to tear down the old hotel at Canal and Claiborn as the University medical Center moves forward towards its April 18 Groundbreaking�Ceremony. DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"24141",domain:"wvue.web.entriq.net",playerInstanceID:"DCF2DA23-458C-F813-4BC1-27943A03E73F",categoryID a href=”http://twitter.com/share” class=”twitter-share-button” data-count=”none” data-via=”BioDistrictNOLA”>Tweet

The U.S.’ Biggest Brain Magnets – New Orleans is #1

For a decade now U.S. city planners have obsessively pursued college graduates, adopting policies to make their cities more like dense hot spots such as New York, to which the “brains” allegedly flock. But in the past 10 years “hip and cool” places like New York have suffered high levels…

First Louisiana: Fostering Innovation Through Research in Science and Technology in Louisiana

Based on unanimous recommendations of representatives from research campuses statewide. FIRST Louisiana has been adopted by the Board of Regents. The coordinating and planning authority for higher education. FIRST Louisiana provides the organizing framework for the research component of the Regents Master Plan for Higher Education, which will target research…

Health Care and Biotech Workforce in the Greater New Orleans Area Overview ? 2009

A gap surplus analysis of the bioscience and biomedical workforce in New Orleans was commissioned by the New Orleans BioInnovation Center on behalf of the BioDistrict in October 2009. The study was funded by a grant from the Baptist Community Ministries foundation. The final report from this study will be…