Arizona Technology Council and Arizona BioIndustry Association Sign Partnership Deal TEMPE, Ariz. – October 12, 2004 –The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona BioIndustry Association today announced a strategic alliance in serving their respective memberships. Working to provide Arizona's technology community with optimal business development options, public policy progress and overall leadership, the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona BioIndustry Association will work together on matters of mutual interest, including: Cross-cluster cooperation in Arizona, promotion of the Arizona biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, communications with national, state and local government, venture capital resource development, integrated supply chain development, technology transfer program development from university and private research, and promotion of K-20 education for Arizona with emphasis on the sciences.
The technology associations will also co-sponsor events as part of the strategic alliance, cross promoting to their respective memberships. In an effort to further solidify the open communication between constituencies, one member of the Board of Directors from each organization will sit as a non-voting delegate on the Board of Directors of the other organization. "This partnership represents one of true mutual benefit in that both organizations' missions are the same: growing the tech sector in Arizona," said Jon McGarity, Arizona BioIndustry Association Chairman. "The clear objective is to build the biotech and pharmaceutical industries in Arizona as part of a strategic vision to have Arizona recognized as a top- tier center for innovation and technology based industries." "The Tech Council has always included bioscience in our cadre of representation, but the reach will now be deeper," said Todd Bankofier, President and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, "This partnership speaks directly to Arizona's greatest competitive challenge and that is its ability to build collaborations that eliminate duplication and serve the greater good." About the Arizona Technology Council Since its inception in 2002, the Arizona Technology Council has stood as the largest association of technology companies in Arizona, whose shared vision is for the state to be recognized as a top-tier center for technology-based businesses. The Council works to carry out this vision by driving partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Arizona's technology community and by representing, supporting and advocating for member companies through initiatives, advocacy, networking and effective communications. The Arizona Technology Council represents 30,000-plus employees at more than 400 of the leading technology companies across Arizona. Represented industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, biotechnology, e-learning, environmental technology, software, Internet applications, semiconductors, and telecommunications. About the Arizona BioIndustry Association The Arizona BioIndustry Association is the statewide affiliate of the Washington, D.C. based national organization, Bio that promotes the growth of bioindustry in the areas of public policy, member services, education, business networking, and entrepreneurial endeavors. The Arizona BioIndustry Association also has a partnership arrangement with BIO-SA, the biotechnology association serving Southern Arizona and works with Northern BIOPARTNERS in Flagstaff. The Arizona BioIndustry Association currently has over 200 members and is growing rapidly in membership as the commitment to developing the biotech and pharmaceutical industries in Arizona continues to evolve. To learn more about the Arizona BioIndustry Association, visit www.azbioindustry.org. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> What would our lives be like without music, dance, and theater? Donate or volunteer in the arts today at Network for Good! http://us.click.yahoo.com/TzSHvD/SOnJAA/79vVAA/H4xqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> http://www.arizonabiotech.com/ <a href="http://www.arizonabiotech.com/";>Arizona Biotech</a> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biotech-news/ <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biotech-news/";>Biotech News</a> http://www.arizonaentrepreneurs.com/ <a href="http://www.arizonaentrepreneurs.com/";>Arizona Entrepreneurs</a> http://www.azhttp.com/ <a href="http://www.azhttp.com/";>Arizona High Tech</a> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biotech-news/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
