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Does Indiana Have A Passion Problem?

October 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago I read a blog about Indiana and whether we have a lack of passion in the life sciences arena. After reading what life sciences industry greats like Pete Kissinger had to say, I completely agree!

Here are a few key points that I think are important:

  1. If Indiana had more people like Bill Cook and Scott Jones, we’d have more of the better entrepreneurial businesses needed in the life sciences industry.
  2. The state’s greatest businesses are the way they are because of their owners’ passion.
  3. Indiana’s modest levels of entrepreneurships is due to a lack of passion.
  4. Serial entrepreneurs and private enterprises are the ones reinvesting in Indiana and creating new businesses.

If the lack of passion in Indiana is NOT the problem behind our prosperity struggle, then what is it?

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July 13, 2010 – Indiana Innovation Showcase

June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Indiana Innovation Showcase

A celebration of Hoosier innovation at the 2nd annual Indiana Innovation Showcase. This event will introduce 40 exciting entrepreneurial companies in the areas of life sciences, medial devices, alternative energy, industrial products and information technology that are commercializing market changing cutting-edge tecno0logies.

Purdue Technology Center at AmeriPlex-Indianapolis
5225 Exploration Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241

1:30P – Registration

2P-5P – Meet the Companies & Networking

5P-7P – Reception on the Patio

RSVP to Jodie Daughtery at info@ventureclub.org

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May 20-21, 2010 – IHIF 2010 Supply Chain

April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

2010 Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference

May 20-21, 2010

Following the success of the 2009 conference, the organizers of the Midwest Healthcare Supply Chain Conference
have joined together to create a follow-on event to continue highlighting key issues in this sector.

Day One of the Conference will focus once again on emerging issues and solutions of strategic importance to all
players along the length of Healthcare Supply Chains.  Morning speakers include Mr. Emeric Labesse and Dr. Mark
Frohlich, will begin the dialog of the leading edge responses to improving the performance of Healthcare Supply Chains.
Luncheon speaker, Dr. Mahender Singh, will review recent findings from the MIT Efficient Healthcare Delivery Research
project as they relate to forecasts.  Four panels in the afternoon will delve even more deeply into what leading-edge
companies are doing to create success in Healthcare through supply chain management.

A second day has been added to this year’s conference.  Dr. Rafik Bishara, the current Chair of the Parenteral Drug
Association’s (PDA) Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Discussion Group, has developed a program that will examine, in
detail, the issue of Cold Chain Management.

Click here for more information.

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April 1, 2010 – Venture Club of Indiana Luncheon

March 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

April 1st Venture Club of Indiana Luncheon

Legislative Update: How will what’s happening impact your business?

Please join the Venture Club’s monthly luncheon on April 1, 2010 to hear a wrap up of the recently completed Indiana legislative session and how it impacts business.  On the heels of the session you will hear views and insights from the trenches.

The recent session was rough and tumble and was further complicated by the State’s depressed revenue forecasts and the Nation’s economic condition.  Major bills affecting business were introduced and up for grabs.  Hear the inside story of how it all turned out and what you can expect.

Click HERE to register.

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January 22, 2010 – GIIRT Meeting

January 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment

GIIRT luncheon will take place on Friday, January 22 from 11:00-1:00.

Jerry McColgin, President of Insight2, will deliver the presentation: This is NOT your father’s ‘Voice of the Consumer’.  In this presentation, Jerry will show you how to stop being disappointed in your market research results and instead how to use research for bottom line growth.  Through real-life case studies, you will learn the power of using the best types of research for the goals you have established and how to develop consumer insights that can guide your innovation efforts for market success.

The GIIRT luncheon will take place at Suite-D in Carmel.  The address is listed below:

40 Executive Drive, Suite D
Carmel, IN 46032

Please let us know if you are planning to attend.  We ask that you RSVP by the Wednesday before the meeting (1/20) by calling (317) 814.5277, emailing us at contact@giirt.com or on Smaller Indiana.

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January 7, 2010 – Venture Club of Indiana

December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Venture Club of Indiana

Mark your calendar for the next Venture Club of Indiana event on January 7, 2010 at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, 11 S. Meridian Street, Indianapolis.

Meetings last from noon until 1:30 p.m. and are preceded by an informal social gathering beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The best way to evaluate the Venture Club is to attend a meeting as a guest. Guests may attend a luncheon meeting for $45 per person and do not need a member’s invitation. Complete the form below to reserve a spot at our next meeting or call the VCI office at 317-231-6447 for more information.

Registration begins at 11:15a.

Click here to register.

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September 17, 2009 – Rocky Mtn Life Science Investor Conference

August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference
September 17, 2009 in Denver, Colorado, USA

See the future of healthcare in the Rocky Mountain region’s first and only life science investor conference. Don’t miss this chance to see thirty of this region’s most innovative private and public life science companies, participate in some of the newest deals and meet those who are shaping the future landscape of the life sciences industry. Click here for more information.

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