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Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project on Tuesday. A bill expanding Colorado’s much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies. - February 28, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Offshore Group Sets Dates for Annual Manufacturing in Mexico Summit
Maquiladora industry executives to gather in Saltillo, Mexico in October. - February 27, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Desang Diabetes Kitbags Launch in the USA
Desang diabetes kitbags now available in the US from thekitbagcompany.com - February 13, 2008 - Desang Ltd
AZ Med Tec Announces the Newest Innovations in Surgical and Aesthetic Laser Technologies
AZ Med Tec announces FDA Approval to distribute the INTER-medic laser product line to the U.S. market. INTERmedic products offer patient-friendly solutions of high user-comfort in Aesthetic, Vascular, Surgical and Dental Laser applications. - February 04, 2008 - AZ Med Tec
Baxa Corporation Launches New Web Site
Baxa announces the launch of its new corporate Web site with enhanced user features and technical content. The site provides a global platform for information exchange, product marketing, public relations, and sales and technical support for health-system pharmacists and nurses, as well as pharmaceutical industry representatives. - January 31, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association and Six Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and six of the state’s economic development entities are marketing Colorado as a desirable medical device manufacturing hub at the 24th annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. - January 31, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Growing Mobile Cath Lab Market Leads to Expansion at Modular Devices Inc.
Move to larger production facility will allow company to keep up with the growing demand for Mobile and Modular Cardiac/Vascular & EP Lab rentals. - January 26, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
Baxa Corporation Launches Campaign to Recognize IV Nurse Day and Introduce the New PadLock® Set Saver
New Baxa eCampaign targets IV Nurses to introduce the PadLock Set Saver and honors nurses for their dedication to patients. The PadLock Set Saver device is designed to promote best practice for aseptic IV administration set storage, preventing contamination of the administration set when disconnected from the patient. The Set Saver also eliminates the use of IV administration set caps, which are a known choking hazard – especially in pediatric applications. - January 25, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Offshore Group Posts Manufacturing in Mexico Seminar On-Line
Companies seeking to do business in Mexico can access complete conference content. - January 18, 2008 - The Offshore Group
Groundbreaking Medical Device Helps Woman Win Battle Against Cancer
IntraOp Medical has reported that the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (The James) in Columbus, Ohio, has successfully treated a liposarcoma patient using the innovative cancer-fighting device, the Mobetron. - January 18, 2008 - IntraOp Medical
Offshore Group Client Company Completes Expansion
The Offshore Group expands its Mexican manufacturing capacity. - January 16, 2008 - The Offshore Group
New Sustainable Green Industry Flourishes Thanks to U.S. Desert Plant
A new clean tech industry based on guayule is producing a commercial source for bio-based rubber, latex, alternative energy, and other consumer and industrial products. - January 15, 2008 - Yulex Corporation
"Clinical and Economical Considerations for Iv Push Drug Delivery" by Industry Expert Richard Rosenfeld is Now Accessible on Expert411.com for Media and Professional Use
The “Clinical and Economical Considerations For IV Push Drug Delivery” technical paper – authored by Industry Expert Richard Rosenfeld, RPh, MBA, for Baxa Corporation – is now accessible at Expert411.com for media and professional reference. The paper is an overview of the historical background for IV push and a model for implementation of a successful program. - December 27, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Porous Materials, Inc. Unveils New Multipoint Simultaneous Pore Structure Analyzer
The new PMI Multipoint Simultaneous Pore Structure Analyzer allows for multiple tests of a sample simultaneously. - December 20, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Survey Verifies Link Between Nurses' Illness and Occupational Exposure
Scientists recently released the results of the first ever national survey which assessed nurses’ extent and frequency of exposures to common health care hazards. - December 19, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Phillips Industries to Manufacture in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to supply major manufacturers of tractor trailers from its new Saltillo, Mexico facility. - December 13, 2007 - The Offshore Group
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
Heatron Joins Cree’s Solutions Provider Program
Heatron proudly announces their selection to Cree’s Solutions Provider program. This program is the fusion of a full-range of value-added companies to address the wide spectrum of LED lighting product needs. In alignment with Heatron’s design and manufacturing focuses, this network of... - December 12, 2007 - Heatron
Free Report Exposes Teeth Whitening Scams and Frauds
Teeth whitening products abound, and this free report exposes the many lies told by manufacturers who will say anything to make a sale. - December 12, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007
ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Friday. - December 09, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Teeth Whitening Brings Self-Confidence and Happier Lifestyle to Millions
Millions of people suffer from low self-esteem as a result of a less than radiant smile, but now the same teeth whitening solution used by dentists is being made available to people who want to whiten their teeth at home to save money. - December 09, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
Web Site Launch Makes Dental Lab Professional Home Teeth Whitening Kit Affordable
A recently launched web site makes teeth whitening at home a simple, inexpensive process. Now the public have access to the same solution used by dentists. - December 08, 2007 - NovaWhite Professional Teeth Whitening
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces the Sale of a Fully Digital Multi-Modality Pre-Clinical Imaging System to Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), the world leader in developing and delivering digital medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, has announced the sale of a fully digital multi-modality molecular imaging system for installation at Louisiana State University Health Sciences... - December 07, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Today, Carmel Pharma, Inc. introduces the Injector Luer Lock N35 with ErgoMotion™ during the 42nd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. - December 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Baxa Corporation Launches MedBoard™ Medication Tracking System
Baxa announces the introduction of MedBoard, the first wireless medication tracking system. MedBoard is featured at the Baxa booth (no. 2106) at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3 – 5, 2007. With its dynamic order monitoring, MedBoard reduces waste by identifying time-sensitive orders and ensuring on-time delivery. - December 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Launches Repeater™ Pump II with P2™ Technology
Baxa announces the introduction of its next-generation Repeater Pump, the first no-calibration pharmacy pump, featuring unique P2 technology. The Repeater Pump II is featured at the Baxa booth (no. 2106) at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3 – 5, 2007. - December 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2007 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2007 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Friday, December 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards luncheon. Held in conjunction with the 2007 BioWest Conference at the Grand Hyatt Denver, registration information is available at the BioWest Conference website. - November 29, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: How to Get Your Administration to Buy What You Need: Building a Solid Business Plan 101 at ASHP
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3rd. The speaker will discuss key financial analyses and metrics and how to use them to build a compelling business plan. - November 27, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3rd. The speaker will discuss parenteral nutrition safety issues and the differences between standardized formulations and a standardized process. - November 26, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Gamma Medica-Ideas and Mayo Clinic Collaborate on New Breast Cancer Research Project
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), the world leader in developing and delivering digital medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, has announced its collaboration with Mayo Clinic in an important, new breast cancer research project. The main goal of the project, funded by a... - November 23, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Baxa Corporation Signs Strategic Reseller Agreement with MedKeeper for Web-Based Productivity Tool
Baxa Corporation announces its agreement with MedKeeper to market and sell a Web-based program that tracks pharmacy doses from order entry to delivery. Under the agreement, Baxa Corporation has exclusive sales and distribution rights for all worldwide healthcare markets for the MedKeeper software. - November 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
BioCentury Editor Dr. Karen Bernstein Added to the Roster of National Speakers for The BioWest 2007 Conference and Expo
Karen Bernstein, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief of the BioCentury family of publications, including the well-read “The Bernstein Report on Biobusiness” has been added to the roster of national speakers for BioWest 2007 on Thursday, December 6 (12:15 – 1 p.m.) at the Grand Hyatt Denver. Dr. Bernstein replaces Colorado Governor Bill Ritter for the Thursday luncheon address. The Governor's commitments required his speech be rescheduled to the 2:30 – 3 p.m. time slot the same day. - November 19, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Uniform Advantage Gets Ready for the Holidays
Uniform Advantage, one of the largest e-tailer, retailer and manufacturers of Medical Scrubs & Nursing Uniforms, officially launched their new website on November 6th, 2007. With its wide variety, fast turnaround and low pricing, Uniform Advantage is very pleased to announce the rollout of this... - November 18, 2007 - Uniform Advantage
Vote for Spa Person of the Year 2007
Votes Needed to Determine the Spa Person of the Year Award 2007. To be presented at the “Hearts for A Cure” Annual Awards & Charity Celebration Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Sand’s Exposition Center, Las Vegas during the Day Spa Expo. The traditional “The Spa... - November 15, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Baxa Corporation to Bring USP, ASHE and CAHED Together for a Joint Forum on USP 797 Compliance at the STAR Center
Baxa Corporation announces plans to launch new course offering with an industry forum on USP 797 compliance and facility design. The forum, held in the STAR (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) Center, will bring together industry leaders to better understand the requirements of USP 797 and their practical application for facility design and environmental control. - November 14, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Mature Company Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2007 Mature Company Forum on December 6th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Mature Company Forum include Bob Conway, Array Biopharma; Greg Baldwin, Baxa Corporation; Jeff Probst, Blue Sun Biodiesel; Chris Smith, Cochlear Americas; and Bob Grieve, Heska Corporation. - November 12, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Live Continuing Education for Pharmacists on the Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs
Carmel Pharma, manufacturer and distributor of PhaSeal, announced that they are sponsoring a live, accredited continuing education (CE) seminar during this year’s 42nd Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV in December. - November 09, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Six Finalists Selected for the BioWest 2007 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel diagnostics focusing on the management of therapeutics, innovative nanoscale drug and vaccine delivery technology, pioneering use of small molecule therapeutic products for treating multiple diseases of the brain, cutting edge technology for the production of algae-based biofuels, new... - November 02, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
DigiDentist® Releases the Enhanced Dental Wizard® Patient Education on DVD and Online Streaming Subscription
Dental patient education software developer DigiDentist today announced the release of the Enhanced version of its Dental Wizard patient education. - November 01, 2007 - DigiDentist
Automatic High Frequency In-Line Welding Machine for the Production of Urostomy and Colostomy Bags
GEAF offers a fully automatic RF welding and Thermocontact line for the production of ostomy bags of PVC, EVA and PVC-free film - October 28, 2007 - GEAF North America
PMI Announces First Short Course of 2008
Porous Materials, Inc. looking forward to another informative and fun-filled week with its guests. - October 27, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic Unveils Fracture Resistance Superiority, Coming in # 1 in Three Izod Strength Tests 3 Years in a Row
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic proves it makes the toughest to break or fracture denture. - October 25, 2007 - Keystone Industries
Bracket Jacketz Signs Distributor for Asia and Australia
Bracket Jackets, LLC a marketer of orthodontic appliances that customize kids braces, today announced that it has signed a five year distributorship agreement with Niche Orthodontic Products Ltd. of Melbourne Australia. The deal grants Niche Orthodontic Products exclusive distribution rights of the Bracket Jacketz products in Australia and for several countries in Asia. - October 21, 2007 - Bracket Jackets, LLC
Teeth Whitening Offers a Rainbow of Choices
Fast isn’t always better when it comes to teeth whitening products. - October 18, 2007 - Dental Air Force
Offshore Group Client Feted for Excellence in Safety
Powerbrace Rail Products operates a safe production facility in Mexico under The Offshore Group’s Shelter Program. - October 18, 2007 - The Offshore Group
The New Avegene ePipette Electronic Pipettor Family
Avegene Life Science has the pleasure of launching the new Avegene ePipette electronic pipettor family. - October 14, 2007 - Avegene Life Science
Dow Key Microwave Signs Contract for Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Dow Key Microwave to manufacture electronic components in Mexico under The Offshore Group's Shelter Plan. - October 12, 2007 - The Offshore Group