Press Releases
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota to collaborate with Svebio
Svebio (The Swedish Bioenergy Association) has teamed up with The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) in the U.S. to jointly contribute to the increased use of bioenergy in the state.
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota launches the Minnesota Angel Network
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota launches the Minnesota Angel Network, a unique educational program for entrepreneurs seeking to raise between $50,000 and $4.5 million and an online connection between accredited investors interested in investing and these Minnesota Angel Network-certified companies.
The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota Releases Economic Study - Minnesota Improves Competitive Position for Biobusiness
The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota is pleased to release a 2010 assessment of Minnesota’s competitiveness in the biobusiness industry among 10 other states and the nation as a whole. The study, conducted by Dr. Kelvin Willoughby, was a follow-up assessment from a 2006 report also conducted by Willoughby. The study used the most recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau reflecting the years 2002 to 2007.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota and Saudi Arabia Frequently Asked Questions
Even though the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil-based economy has generated record profits in recent years, the Saudi government, which has a strong influence on most major economic activities, is actively seeking to build a more diverse, knowledge-based economy.
Statewide Partnership Launches Minnesota Angel Network
The Minnesota Angel Network is a public-private partnership developed to provide Minnesota start-up companies and emerging projects with increased access to funding. Minnesota Angel Network provides a secure, focused web-based portal to facilitate connections between angel investors and companies.
Minnesota Science & Technology Authority Report
The Minnesota Science & Technology Authority has just released a report detailing it's strategic plan for 2011 going forward.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announces expanding roles for key staff
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota today announces the promotion of two key staff members - Rebekah Kent and Gregg Mast. Kent has been promoted to Vice President of the Medical Technology Business Cluster and Mast has been promoted to Vice President of the Agriculture/Biomass Business Cluster.
LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Announce New Leadership for Strategic Affiliation
Today LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announced new leadership for their recently established strategic affiliation. Dale Wahlstrom, who has been CEO of The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota since 2007, will now serve as president and CEO of both organizations. In other staffing moves to facilitate and maximize the organizations’ strategic affiliation, Liz Rammer, current executive vice president for LifeScience Alley, will serve as chief operations officer of LifeScience Alley, and Jeremy Lenz, current vice president of operations for The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota, will assume the role of chief operations officer of The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota. Both Rammer and Lenz will report to Mr. Wahlstrom.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Announces Recommendations for Minnesota’s Forestry Industry
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announces the release of Minnesota’s Forest Biomass Value Chain: A System Dynamics Analysis. The paper is the result of a yearlong project involving over 100 experts in the forestry community to develop a strategy to capitalize on future opportunities in Minnesota’s forestry industry.
Minnesota's Largest Life Science Non-Profits Join Forces to Help State Compete on a Global Scale
LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Form Strategic Affiliation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Strategic Affiliation
On October 14, 2010, LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announced the formation of a strategic affiliation to spur industry growth.
New Image of Minnesota's Life Science Community: Unfolding the Natural History and Science of Life
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (September 30, 2010) – The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) unveils a new image of Minnesota’s life science community to serve as a unifying symbol for dedicated professionals, students and supporters working in and among the life sciences.
Jeremy Lenz, BBAM VP of Operations, to serve on University Enterprise Laboratories’ Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (July 8, 2010)- Jeremy Lenz, BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) Vice President of Operations, is joining the University Enterprise Laboratories Inc. (UEL) Board of Directors.
BioBusiness Alliance, Canadian Light Source Synchrotron Agreement Lights Way to New Life Science Research Partnerships
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (May 19, 2010) - Bringing the power of synchrotron light to Minnesota’s academic and industrial life science researchers is the aim of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed today between the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) and Canada’s national synchrotron facility, the Canadian Light Source (CLS).
BioBusiness Alliance provides greater access to online resources
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (April 27, 2010) – The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) unveils its new web site and upgraded BIOMAP interactive tool. The upgrades continue to improve understanding and access to the extensive biobusiness assets distributed throughout Minnesota.
Dale Wahlstrom, BBAM CEO, recently named one of “200 Minnesotans You Should Know”
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (April 8, 2010) — Dale Wahlstrom, BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) CEO, was recently recognized by Twin Cities Business magazine as a “Minnesotan You Should Know.” The publication recognized 200 individuals from Minnesota to acknowledge its 200th issue.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota signs MOU with Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (March 16, 2010) — The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in Japan. The goal of the MOU is to facilitate economic growth of the medical device and the biologics/biopharmaceutical industries in both Minnesota and Japan based on combined strengths in these industries.
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Destination 2025 Release
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (Jan. 28, 2010) —The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) is celebrating the anniversary of Destination 2025, a collaborative effort between BBAM and Deloitte Consulting LLP to develop a 20-year strategic plan and roadmap for Minnesota in the six life science markets in which the state participates (Medical Devices, Biologics/Biopharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Food, Renewable Energy and Renewable Materials).
Svebio (The Swedish Bioenergy Association) has teamed up with The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) in the U.S. to jointly contribute to the increased use of bioenergy in the state.
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota launches the Minnesota Angel Network
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota launches the Minnesota Angel Network, a unique educational program for entrepreneurs seeking to raise between $50,000 and $4.5 million and an online connection between accredited investors interested in investing and these Minnesota Angel Network-certified companies.
The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota Releases Economic Study - Minnesota Improves Competitive Position for Biobusiness
The Biobusiness Alliance of Minnesota is pleased to release a 2010 assessment of Minnesota’s competitiveness in the biobusiness industry among 10 other states and the nation as a whole. The study, conducted by Dr. Kelvin Willoughby, was a follow-up assessment from a 2006 report also conducted by Willoughby. The study used the most recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau reflecting the years 2002 to 2007.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota and Saudi Arabia Frequently Asked Questions
Even though the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil-based economy has generated record profits in recent years, the Saudi government, which has a strong influence on most major economic activities, is actively seeking to build a more diverse, knowledge-based economy.
Statewide Partnership Launches Minnesota Angel Network
The Minnesota Angel Network is a public-private partnership developed to provide Minnesota start-up companies and emerging projects with increased access to funding. Minnesota Angel Network provides a secure, focused web-based portal to facilitate connections between angel investors and companies.
Minnesota Science & Technology Authority Report
The Minnesota Science & Technology Authority has just released a report detailing it's strategic plan for 2011 going forward.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announces expanding roles for key staff
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota today announces the promotion of two key staff members - Rebekah Kent and Gregg Mast. Kent has been promoted to Vice President of the Medical Technology Business Cluster and Mast has been promoted to Vice President of the Agriculture/Biomass Business Cluster.
LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Announce New Leadership for Strategic Affiliation
Today LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announced new leadership for their recently established strategic affiliation. Dale Wahlstrom, who has been CEO of The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota since 2007, will now serve as president and CEO of both organizations. In other staffing moves to facilitate and maximize the organizations’ strategic affiliation, Liz Rammer, current executive vice president for LifeScience Alley, will serve as chief operations officer of LifeScience Alley, and Jeremy Lenz, current vice president of operations for The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota, will assume the role of chief operations officer of The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota. Both Rammer and Lenz will report to Mr. Wahlstrom.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Announces Recommendations for Minnesota’s Forestry Industry
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announces the release of Minnesota’s Forest Biomass Value Chain: A System Dynamics Analysis. The paper is the result of a yearlong project involving over 100 experts in the forestry community to develop a strategy to capitalize on future opportunities in Minnesota’s forestry industry.
Minnesota's Largest Life Science Non-Profits Join Forces to Help State Compete on a Global Scale
LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Form Strategic Affiliation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Strategic Affiliation
On October 14, 2010, LifeScience Alley and The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota announced the formation of a strategic affiliation to spur industry growth.
New Image of Minnesota's Life Science Community: Unfolding the Natural History and Science of Life
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (September 30, 2010) – The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) unveils a new image of Minnesota’s life science community to serve as a unifying symbol for dedicated professionals, students and supporters working in and among the life sciences.
Jeremy Lenz, BBAM VP of Operations, to serve on University Enterprise Laboratories’ Board of Directors
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (July 8, 2010)- Jeremy Lenz, BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) Vice President of Operations, is joining the University Enterprise Laboratories Inc. (UEL) Board of Directors.
BioBusiness Alliance, Canadian Light Source Synchrotron Agreement Lights Way to New Life Science Research Partnerships
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (May 19, 2010) - Bringing the power of synchrotron light to Minnesota’s academic and industrial life science researchers is the aim of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed today between the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) and Canada’s national synchrotron facility, the Canadian Light Source (CLS).
BioBusiness Alliance provides greater access to online resources
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (April 27, 2010) – The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) unveils its new web site and upgraded BIOMAP interactive tool. The upgrades continue to improve understanding and access to the extensive biobusiness assets distributed throughout Minnesota.
Dale Wahlstrom, BBAM CEO, recently named one of “200 Minnesotans You Should Know”
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (April 8, 2010) — Dale Wahlstrom, BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) CEO, was recently recognized by Twin Cities Business magazine as a “Minnesotan You Should Know.” The publication recognized 200 individuals from Minnesota to acknowledge its 200th issue.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota signs MOU with Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (March 16, 2010) — The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in Japan. The goal of the MOU is to facilitate economic growth of the medical device and the biologics/biopharmaceutical industries in both Minnesota and Japan based on combined strengths in these industries.
BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Destination 2025 Release
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (Jan. 28, 2010) —The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) is celebrating the anniversary of Destination 2025, a collaborative effort between BBAM and Deloitte Consulting LLP to develop a 20-year strategic plan and roadmap for Minnesota in the six life science markets in which the state participates (Medical Devices, Biologics/Biopharmaceuticals, Animal Health, Food, Renewable Energy and Renewable Materials).
