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R&D Tax Credit Extended

December 21, 2010 — As you may have seen in recent news accounts, President Obama signed the tax compromise package into law last week.This action is significant for our industry. In addition to a 2-year extension of the Bush tax rates for individuals, the bill includes a 2 year…
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MassBio Applauds Senate Introduction of Life Sciences Jobs and Investment Act

December 13, 2010 — Joins Coalition Effort to Create Jobs and Promote Investment in Life Sciences MassBio is pleased to support legislation filed last week that will provide tax incentives for small and mid-sized businesses to invest in life sciences research and development…
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Biotechnology Industry Endorses Eight Community Colleges

December 8, 2010 —   First round of ratings meant to help connect students with jobs Eleven biotechnology degree or certificate programs at eight Massachusetts community colleges are training students with the skills and experiences they need to enter the…
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Tiziani Whitmyre Clients Win Marcom Awards for Marketing Excellence

December 2, 2010 — Boston - Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc., a Boston-area interactive marketing, advertising, and public relations firm, announced today that two clients were recognized with Marcom Awards from the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals. The…
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Hundreds of students explore Biotech Futures

November 17, 2010 — Hands-on career event links students to biotechnology and life science careers More than 270 Massachusetts high school students and teachers participated today in Biotech Futures, a half-day career exploration event featuring scientist speakers, panel…
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CMS' Berwick Presents Testimony on Strengthening Medicare and Medicaid

November 16, 2010 — CMS Administrator Donald Berwick will testify in front of the Senate Finance Committee tomorrow, on the topic of Strengthening Medicare and Medicaid: Taking Steps to Modernize America's Healthcare System. Download a copy of his planned…
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MassCONNECT names second group of innovators

November 12, 2010 — MassBio program matches six researchers with seasoned mentors to spur commercialization and new company creation Six Massachusetts scientists and budding entrepreneurs have been chosen for the second round of MassCONNECT, a mentoring…
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Massachusetts Companies Collect $129 million in Grants and Credits

November 4, 2010 — 310 companies chosen under new Therapeutic Discovery Project program November 4, 2010 (Cambridge, MA)— MassBio President and CEO Robert K. Coughlin congratulated the more than 300 Massachusetts biotechnology companies named as…
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Franklin Earns Gold BioReady™ Rating

October 27, 2010 — Town improves ranking, 64 Massachusetts Municipalities Are BioReady™ October 27, 2010 (Cambridge, MA)—The Town of Franklin was achieved a BioReady™ rating of gold by MassBio today, reiterating the town’s commitment to the…
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French Biotech Company IntegraGen to Open U.S. Subsidiary in Cambridge, Massachusetts

October 27, 2010 — Cambridge, MA – IntegraGen, Inc., a French biotechnology company dedicated to gene discovery and the development of molecular diagnostic products and services, announced today that it is expanding its operations by opening a U.S. subsidiary…
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