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2008 Business EXPO Kicks Off April 17 In today's competitive environment, is your business up to speed? Now's the time to inject some high octane into your business and shift into high gear for 2008. You'll find these benefits and more when you attend and exhibit at Business EXPO '08:
Accelerate your business with seminars at Bloomington's Business EXPO's. Register early; space is limited! The following is the seminar line up: 8:30-9:45am We live and work in a high speed world....that will only get faster. If we agree that the speed of doing business will continue to get faster in the next decade, and therefore if we value speed as a core competency requirement for the successful corporations of the future, How fast can we get fast. Getting “faster” is NOT about doing things faster, it’s about removing the speed bumps that slow us down. Derek Daly will draw upon his breathtaking experiences in the high performances environment of professional motor sports to show how and why only the best teams win consistently. He will provide compelling analogies as he walks you through what he believes to be a powerful corporate “model” for the future. Derek Daly To register for this seminar http://www.eventbrite.com/event/100468504 10:30-11:45am: Joe Kerschbaum, Senior Search Marketing Consultant, Hanapin Marketing If your website is just a side project, with little relevance to the growth of your company, then shift your thinking! Gone are the days of brochure websites that don’t bring in new business. With search engine traffic growing exponentially each year, every company needs a professional-looking, fully-functional website – that actually generates business for you. Remember, if your website is not visible and reliable when users are searching for your services or products, you’ll surely fall behind your competitors. Don’t let your website just sit there – use it to speed past your competitors! To register for this seminar: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/100484552 12:30-1:45pm The room is filled with potential business...every where you look people are talking...the room is filled with a buzz of activity...now what do you do? How do you take advantage of this opportunity? What do you say? Is there a strategy to follow? If you are uncomfortable in these "Social Networking" situations there is help. Douglas May, former Vice President with the Walt Disney Company will share his insights...tools...tips and techniques to make this "maze" fun and productive. To register for this seminar: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/100486558 2:15-3:30pm The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) continues to gather substantial amounts of Intellectual Property from Indiana University faculty, creating new companies and licensing new technologies to companies at a record pace. The IURTC is working with Indiana University on the creation of a life sciences/high technology incubator in the City of Bloomington and will be forming and attracting more new technology companies to occupy the incubator. IURTC expects to offer the same high-quality business services at this incubator that are offered at the Indiana University Emerging Technologies Center (IUETC), the award-winning life sciences incubation facility operated by the IURTC in Indianapolis. Come and learn about the new prospects for technology innovations To register for this seminar: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/100489567 YOU MIGHT BE A COMPANY TO WATCH! If you answered "Yes" to the questions above, Indiana Companies to Watch sounds like a good fit for your company. Bloomington Bio-Tech Enters Partnership With Eli Lilly BioConvergence will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Bloomington, Indiana headquarters to announce a significant partnership with Eli Lilly and Company to provide global materials management services for Lilly’s large and growing pipeline of products. Alisa Wright, CEO, BioConvergence, reported that "the partnership includes a 10 year, multi-million dollar contract and has already created 15 new life sciences jobs for Hoosiers." Wright noted the initial investment includes new equipment and a 21,000 square foot expansion to service the needs of Lilly. Long term, forecasted client demand for existing and new services will create 170 jobs and additional facility expansions. "As a small, yet growing life sciences firm, it is so important to have reputable firms like Lilly that value partnerships with small local firms. We would not be where we are today without Lilly’s commitment to our business." said Wright. "In order for the pharmaceutical industry to continue to bring new, life saving medicines to market, Eli Lilly and Company recognizes the growing need to develop fully integrated networks with external partners. This deal is part of our ongoing transformation of moving Lilly from a Fully Integrated Pharmaceutical Company or FIPCo to a Fully Integrated Pharmaceutical Network or FIPNet. These collaborative efforts will not only help seed new opportunities for Indiana’s workforce, but also enable our business to grow in a changing marketplace," said Bill Heath, Vice President, Product Research and Development, Eli Lilly and Company. "Our strategic business partnership with BioConvergence will allow us to lower the cost of our pipeline's development process by introducing efficiencies within our global supply chain, as well as support diversity partnerships in our supplier base and invest in our Indiana community." David Johnson, President & CEO, BioCrossroads said, "Indiana is a leading center for biopharmaceutical development, and our more than 40 contract service providers, like BioConvergence, directly support the continued growth of this region's and the nation's biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Having two local companies, one an entrepreneurial contract development company and the other, the original cornerstone of our life sciences community collaborating on this project is a symbol of Indiana’s strong life sciences sector." About BioConvergence LLC BioConvergence is a contract solutions provider for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries utilizing innovative technology and experienced staff to reduce the time and cost of bringing new products to the clinic and to market. We offer the following services to our global client base: product development, toxicology and clinical manufacturing & packaging, QC testing, supply chain & materials management, and consulting services. We are the first in our industry to offer a secure E-Transparency Solution through which clients gain access to all work performed and data collected. BioConvergence is a women-owned, small business headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana.
Bloomington's downtown Certified Technology Park (CTP) is made up of many unique technology development businesses. Each month learn news about these innovative businesses and other initiatives impacting the Park tenants! Morton North Plan Approved Despite uncertainties about the future of Bloomington’s certified technology park, a new residential and commercial development within its downtown boundaries must provide high-tech space for at least two years. Morton North, a mixed-use project years in the making, won unanimous approval Monday from the city’s plan commission to redevelop what city planners say is the largest private parcel of land in the city. Work on the site is about a year away, according to a project spokeswoman. At 7.9 acres, the site of 11th and Morton streets that was once a car dealership is slated to be built with townhomes, apartment buildings, a parking garage, an office building and a park. The office building comes with city strings — a requirement that half of the space or 20,000 square feet be filled high-tech tenants. Uses include computer software, hardware, life sciences and biotechnology. After two years, the restriction would loosen up to include any professional office uses. The city restriction on the office building would expire after five years. “I think we need to be cautious that we don’t put these kinds of restrictions on everyone,” said plan commission member Travis Vencel. While Vencel said he supported the restriction, he also urged flexibility if a potential tenant wanted to move in but perhaps didn’t fit the high-tech definition. Commission member Pat Williams questioned holding the developer’s feet to the fire about high-tech office space if nothing happens with the larger tech park. No matter what happens with the tech park, there is a demand for quality office space, said planning director Tom Micuda in his talks with economic development officials. And the commitment is temporary, split into two phases, he said. Office space wasn’t the only project component that sparked discussion. Jack Baker commented on the 473 bedrooms of Morton North, which would bring the total number of new bedrooms in the downtown area to 1,800. One neighbor would rather see the area preserved as open space. “Losing greenspace is just a really sad thing,” said Cathy Haggerty, who lives north of Morton North. Adjacent to the project is Upland Brewing Co. Doug Dayhoff of Upland said that while the brewery has enjoyed being off the grid, with plenty of breathing room to the east, he commended the developers for talking with him about their plans for the property. “I think they’ve been making reasonable accommodations,” he said. The project is about a year from breaking ground, said Mary Krupinski, architect/owner of Kirkwood Design Studio. She is working with Atlanta-based developer Eric Edee on the project. The developer and city staff have worked on the project for two and a half years. For more information, please visit The Herald Times Online.
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| April 1: Community Chats April 2: Business Orientation Start-up Session (BOSS) April 4: New Economy, New Rules Seminar April 8: Community Chats April 15: Community Chats April 16: Life Sciences Lunch Series April 17: Business EXPO 2008 April 22: Community Chats April 23: Icebreakers :: GET CONNECTED April 29: Community Chats May 6: Community Chats May 7: Business Orientation Start-up Session (BOSS) May 2: New Economy, New Rules Seminar
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| Take Precautions When Handling Customers' Personal Information As a small business owner, it is important to be aware of laws that require you to implement safeguards for protecting your customers’ information, including proper due diligence when destroying sensitive materials. To comply with these laws and minimize exposure of customers’ records, businesses in all industries should not only invest in diamond cut shredders or shred services, but also take caution when sending any mail out to the public that contains account information or Social Security numbers. If personal or even company information needs to be sent, truncate the numbers to protect your customers’ information, and your business’s integrity.
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| South Central Indiana's area economy is made up of many unique small businesses which often are overlooked. Each month learn about a local small business that you might have not known about! ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc. ProCure Treatment Centers Teams with University of Pennsylvania to Advance Proton Therapy Training, Research and Development Bloomington-based ProCure Treatment Centers Inc. and the University of Pennsylvania’s Roberts Proton Therapy Center have inked an agreement to provide training and accredit medical professionals in proton therapy. The agreement focuses on expanding research into the technology for delivering proton therapy and developing new protocols to treat a wider range of cancer tumors. Protons are used primarily to treat about a dozen diagnoses, including base-of-skull tumors, ocular melanoma, sinus tumors, pediatric cancers and prostate cancer. The Roberts Proton Therapy Center and ProCure have agreed to establish new clinical studies to evaluate the use of protons. ProCure’s network of proton therapy centers will increase the number of patients that can potentially be enrolled in studies, while the center will provide oversight, establish data collection procedures, analyze data and work through any necessary regulatory process. “The partnership allows us to integrate our research with a national network of proton therapy centers all working to learn more about the optimal utilization of proton therapy,” Stephen M. Hahn, chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a prepared statement. “With an estimated 250,000 patients who could benefit from proton therapy each year, the more research and data we can collect, the better we will be able to treat patients.” It is anticipated that within the next five years, at least 10 new proton therapy facilities will open in the U.S., resulting in a need for trained staff at all levels. ProCure has a center under construction in Oklahoma and one planned for Illinois. When it opens in summer 2009, the Roberts Proton Therapy Center will be one of the largest and most comprehensive proton therapy facilities in the world. The center and ProCure plan to collaborate on setting standards for proton therapy education and training and will offer accreditation in the field. Training programs are slated to be provided at the ProCure Training and Development Center, one of the world’s first training centers dedicated to proton therapy. The 20,000-square-foot training facility is in Bloomington. The training and development center simulates a working proton therapy center and provides training for radiation oncologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists and other staff. ProCure Treatment Center's mission is to increase the availability of proton therapy and provide access to the many cancer patients who could benefit from this advanced treatment. ProCure partners with leading radiation oncologists and hospitals in communities where there is a need. ProCure’s innovative turnkey solution for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of proton therapy facilities reduces the time, cost and effort necessary to create a facility, allowing the physicians to continue focusing on patient care. The ProCure leadership team has been involved in the development of five of the seven proton therapy centers currently operating or under construction in the Unites States. Most recently, ProCure partnered with the two leading local radiation oncology practices and a health care system in Oklahoma City to build that state’s first proton therapy center. It is scheduled to open to treat patients in mid-2009.
For more information please visit ProCure Centers' website.
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