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LOCATION:Omni Hotel
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:BIOCOM Institute is pleased to be co-hosting this event with the Biotechnology Institute.  Members of BIOCOM are eligible to register at reduced member prices.=0D=0A=A comprehensive look at how the biotechnology and education communities work together around the country to address science education and workforce development needs =0D=0A==0D=0A=October 29, 2008=0D=0A=8am-12:30pm=0D=0A=Omni Hotel, San DiegoWHO Should Attend?The conference will be a premier professional development and networking opportunity for:Biotechnology professionals in community relations, communications, or human resources who want to develop or enhance their science education support initiatives in order to advance their company's strategic objectives Educators and education administrators looking to establish or better leverage partnerships with industry in order to advance their education agenda Nonprofit professionals who want to become integral to developing partnerships among the industry and education communities =0D=0A=By attending "Building Biotech Bridges," you will learn how to develop and enhance partnerships between the biotechnology and education communities that benefit industry by:Improving public understanding and support for biotech: Positioning biotechnology companies as good corporate citizens Increasing the quantity and quality of talent in the employee pipeline Improving employee morale with activities such as volunteer days, teacher/student mentoring programs, and diversity outreach programsPartnerships between the biotechnology and education communities benefit educators by: Providing access to cutting edge science and materials Having scientists and other executives serve as role models for students Graduating students that are ready for the workforce Leveraging industry resources=0D=0A=Register now at http://www.biotechinstitute.org/programs/bridges.html

SUMMARY:Building Biotech Bridges Conference
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