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

SYRACUSE, NY (07/07/2011)(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. David Smith, president, SUNY Upstate Medical University

Senator John DeFrancisco

Senator David Valesky

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. The report challenges public and private sector leaders to take the steps needed to expand New York's involvement in this sector. It establishes biopharmaceutical research as one of New York's best long-term growth strategies.

WHEN: Monday July 11, 2011 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: 1164 Weiskotten Hall (Dean's Conference Room)
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Irving Avenue
Syracuse, New York
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