INDIANAPOLIS (January 23,
2007)—The Indiana Economic Development
Corporation (IEDC) will host a delegation of leading Israeli life
sciences companies on January 24-25 to facilitate networking and
explore partnership opportunities with Indiana universities and state
and local economic development officials. The trade mission
will focus on promoting Indiana’s life sciences-related
assets and university research partnerships to a contingent of major
Israeli companies in the biotech sector.
“Reaching out beyond our borders and building relationships
is a crucial step in bringing job creating investments to Indiana.
Hosting a delegation from Israel will help us focus on increasing
opportunities in the life sciences sector and is a part of our effort
to grow this industry,” said Nathan J. Feltman, Indiana
Secretary of Commerce and IEDC chief executive.
Israel’s life science industry is comprised of more than 600
companies in all areas including biotech, medical devices and
pharmaceuticals. While in Indiana, the Israeli delegation will meet
with companies and researchers looking for business and research
partnerships. The delegation will meet with a number of life
sciences industry representatives that include BioCrossroads, Indiana
Health Industry Forum and the Indy Partnership, as well as
representatives from Indiana’s major life science research
and development institutions.
About IEDC
As a result of
legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2005, the Indiana
Economic Development Corporation has replaced the Department of
Commerce as the premier entity charged with state economic development.
The IEDC has a 12-member board chaired by Governor Mitch Daniels.
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Nathan J. Feltman is also Chief Executive
Officer of the IEDC. For more information about IEDC, visit
www.iedc.IN.gov.
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