During the latter half of July, NMBio launched its “Our Shot Begins at Home” campaign. The editorial content of our public affairs initiative urging residents to get vaccinated captured more than 2.4 million impressions. The digital ads ran nationally in the New York Times, The Washington Post, POLITICO, and The Hill as well as throughout the state – the Santa Fe New Mexican, Albuquerque Journal, Roswell Daily Record, and the Las Cruces Sun-News. More than 2,000 individuals clicked through to view NMBio’s website landing page. The digital ads targeting the Roundhouse brought us over 100,000 impressions and 145 clicks to our website. The report shows a click through rate of 0.093, well above the benchmark range for public affairs campaigns (0.05 – 0.06). If you missed it, here’s a link: https://www.nmbio.org/our-shot-begins-at-home/
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to see a demonstration of the LabXchange that was sponsored by BIO. Created by Harvard University and financially underwritten by Amgen, one of our association’s most supportive partners. The LabXchange — https://www.labxchange.org — offers users the power to create, to remix learning content into learning pathways, to build a scientific network, the ability to share academic and research accomplishments, to create classes (for those over 18), and the power to experiment through the creation of virtual simulations. Instructions to create an account are included in the attachment. Its free. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence and motivate our students to excel in the biosciences at no cost to the state or to them. Join me in spreading the word about this program to state officials as well as to educators in the public and private sectors.
Another exciting August initiative: I’ve had the opportunity to work with editorial team from NYC-based Pharma’s Almanac — https://www.pharmasalmanac.com. They are visiting 50 states in 50 days this fall. I’m now setting up the itinerary for their visit to NM and lining up firms/individuals for them to film and interview. The target date is October 13. They are committed to interviewing the founders/CEOs of several of our innovative and successful life science firms. Also, I’m hoping Governor Grisham’s schedule allows her to participate and promote the state’s emerging bioscience sector.
I want to recognize Bob Feinberg and his team at Colliers. They are putting together a much-needed master list of NM bioscience companies and identifying a key contact at each firm. Companies are being classified and divided into the following six categories:
- Medical Devices & Equipment
- Medical Product Distribution
- Agricultural Biotechnology
- Medical & Testing Labs
- Pharmaceuticals and Therapeutics
- Research & Development
Finally, the time has arrived for me to update our website membership list to make sure NMBio is listing your current firm’s name (yes, a few firms have changed their corporate identity), address and contact information correctly. For any firms that are member/sponsors at the $1,000 level and above, please check to make sure we have your logo posted to our streaming list of corporate logos. If not, send it. Please forward me your changes by Labor Day.
Healthy regards,
Greg Byrnes
Greg Byrnes
Executive Director
NMBio
610-731-3671 (M)
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Governor Re-Instates Mask Mandate
The state of New Mexico is temporarily re-implementing a statewide requirement that facemasks be worn in all public indoor spaces, with only limited exceptions, and regardless of vaccination status. More information. |
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LEDA Recovery Grants – August 31 Deadline
All industry sectors eligible, business must meet hiring requirements. Grants can be used for rent, lease, and mortgage payments. Contact: LEDA@nmfinance.com. Grants available until funding runs out. The LEDA Recovery Grants were created by the State of New Mexico in the 2021 Legislative Session by House Bill 11 to provide $200 million in grant funding to New Mexico small businesses that are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic. These grants are specifically tied to job creation, must be used as reimbursements of rent, lease or mortgage payments, and are prioritized based on the severity of economic decline experienced by the business. This program is administered by NMFA on behalf of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. More. |
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Lobo Rainforest I-Corps Site at UNM Is Accepting Applications for Fall 2021 Cohort
Receive Entrepreneurial Training, Mentoring & $3,000! The online program will run on Mondays, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. from October 4, 2021 – December 13, 2021 online via Zoom meetings. More information: http://loborainforest.com/icorps/ |
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Call for proposals: Collaborative Sequencing/Bioinformatics Pilot Award
The New Mexico IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NM-INBRE) Sequencing and Bioinformatics Core (SBC) invites you to apply for a pilot project award valued at approximately $5k – $10k to drive your research, publications and grants! Requires co-contribution from non-NM-INBRE Investigators. Please help spread the word to your researchers! Proposal deadline: 2nd Sunday of each month by 11:59 pm.
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Sarah Boisvert Creates the New Collar Innovation Center
Fab Lab Hub, LLC, a digital manufacturing service bureau, and the New Collar Network, a non-profit digital badge micro-certification provider for New Collar job skills, have joined forces to create the New Collar Innovation Center [NCIC]. Both Santa Fe, New Mexico organizations are led by NMBio member Sarah Boisvert. Sarah imagined the NCIC public-private partnership as a vehicle to spur innovation in the creation of New Collar jobs via 21st century workforce training, education, and entrepreneurship. |
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NM Angel’s Office Hours: Third Friday of Every Month
If you are a startup business venture in New Mexico looking for connections and resources, then this is the place for you! Bring your startup needs and be prepared to share them publicly with other founders and mentors. Register.
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 Johnson & Johnson Innovation, together with Johnson & Johnson Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, is proud to continue the Veterans Lead QuickFire Challenge series. Innovators are invited to submit potentially groundbreaking ideas that aim to directly address the health care needs of the military community including cardiovascular disease [2], kidney disease [3], oncology [4], orthopedic and musculoskeletal disease [5], physical trauma management [6], respiratory health [7], and vision loss. Winners can receive grant funding from up to a total of $250,000, access to the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS ecosystem, and mentorship from experts across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. JLABS does not acquire any IP. Submissions due September 17, 2021. More »
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 Nominations are officially open for the inaugural BioTech Breakthrough Awards program, an exciting new awards program exclusively dedicated to honoring and recognizing the creativity, hard work and success of companies, technologies and products in the life sciences industry.
The new awards program is produced by Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization widely known for global recognition programs in today’s most competitive technology industries. Award categories include: bioPharma, bioServices, bioInformatics, genomics, proteomics, therapeutics, diagnostics, cell biology, immunology and many more. Deadline; August 27. More »
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Industry Event: MPO Summit 2021
September 1-2, 2021 | Salt Lake City, UT
Medical Product Outsourcing’s conference series provides the industry with the most comprehensive programs addressing critical medical device outsourcing and manufacturing issues. This year, the MPO Summit will be held on September 1-2 in Salt Lake City, UT. This interactive networking and educational event gathers medical device local and out-of-state industry experts – OEMs, contract manufacturers, suppliers, members of the investment community, and academia – for a unique forum to discuss timely industry topics. Learn more. |
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The MedTech Conference
September 27-30, 2021 | D.C. – Minneapolis – Virtual
At The MedTech Conference 2021, join top executives, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, policymakers and more for conversations that will help us continue the momentum generated by a historic year. Our new hybrid format features an immersive virtual experience, as well as optional in-person gatherings in two host cities. Want it all? Register for Washington, D.C. or Minneapolis, MN and you’ll also receive access to the digital platform — including on-demand content. Click here to explore the sessions and networking events you can expect at the conference. Limited passes are available for our D.C. and Minneapolis events – secure your spot among the industry’s best and brightest today! |
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BioFuture has been rescheduled for October 5-6, NYC
BioFuture is looking for public and private companies developing new therapies as well as companies engaged in facilitating the discovery of new therapies. This includes biotech, digital medicine, AI, machine learning, big data, and other companies solving problems in healthcare delivery. The committee is particularly interested in showcasing companies with game-changing, cutting-edge technologies or advancements that will profoundly change healthcare.
Applications to present are being accepted now! The selection committee will review all applications on an ongoing basis until the slots are full. You are encouraged to apply to present soon. If you have any questions about presenting at BioFuture, please contact Lila Taylor at ltaylor@demy-colton.com. There are two options for attending:
- In-Person: Two full days of engaging sessions, live company presentations, networking opportunities and in-person one-to-ones (October 5-6). Participate in additional one-to-ones digitally (October 7-8).
- Virtual: Access to select sessions, and watch pre-recorded company presentations (Oct 5-6). Participate in one-to-ones digitally (Oct 7-8).
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Insightful Summer Reads:
How to Get Funding for Your Startup Business [The Complete Guide]: https://www.gsquaredcfo.com/how-to-get-funding-for-a-startup-business
CB Insights’ Investment & Sector Trends to Watch: State Of Telehealth Q2’21 report.
Startups: Six Strategies to Maintain A Spotlight on Your Business: https://blog.startupprofessionals.com/2021/07/6-strategies-to-maintain-spotlight-in.html
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Featured Deal for NMBIO Members: UNITED VAN LINES
- As a United Van Lines agent, Humboldt Storage and Moving provides preferred discounts on moving, storage and logistics services for NMBio members.
This means for that United Van Lines will take the lead, working in collaboration with the Humboldt team to ensure a high level of service and seamless move management for all your relocation needs, including the transfer regulatory compliant, climate-controlled specimen relocation for laboratory moves. More »
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