News Conference to release Public Policy Institute Study on Biopharmaceutical Job Development

ALBANY, NY (04/11/2011)(readMedia)-- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. hosts a news conference to release a new study by The Public Policy Institute, the research arm of The Business Council, entitled: "New York Must Step Up Its Game: The Global Struggle for Biopharmaceutical Jobs".

WHO:

Heather Briccetti, acting president & CEO of The Business Council

Dr. Nathan Tinker, executive director, New York Biotechnology Association

Dr. James Weyhenmeyer, professor of biological sciences and senior provost, SUNY Central

Will all comment on the study and take questions.
WHAT:

This report looks at high paying jobs emanating from biopharmaceutical clusters and the high multiplier potential that these jobs have on the economy.

This report looks at high paying jobs emanating from biopharmaceutical clusters and the high multiplier potential that these jobs have on the economy. This report in effect lays down a challenge to public and private sector leaders, labor as well as business, academic health centers focused on research, as well as educators, to take the steps needed to expand New York’s reach in this sector. It establishes biopharmaceutical research and the attending job potential locked inside those clusters, as one of New York’s best long-term growth strategies.
WHEN: Tuesday April 12, 2011 at 01:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: LCA Pressroom - room 130,
Legislative Office Building
Albany, New York 12210
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