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Media Advisory: Bioscience Job Creation Through Smart State Policies

June 16, 2017

WHAT:

  • Release of report detailing state legislative best practices in support of bioscience jobs, investments and innovation.
  • Cabinet-level appointees from Texas, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico will discuss successful policies in assisting industry growth.

WHO:

  • Hon. Manuel Laboy Rivera, Secretary of Economic Development & Commerce, Puerto Rico
  • Hon. Rolando Pablos, Secretary of State, Texas
  • Hon. Nam Pham, Secretary of Business Development and International Trade, Massachusetts
  • James Greenwood, President & CEO, BIO
  • Gary Andres, Executive Vice President, BIO
  • Peter Pellerito, Senior Policy Advisor, BIO

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 – 3:00-4:15 PM

 

WHERE:

Room 6A, Upper Level
2017 BIO International Convention
San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101


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