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The Economic Contributions of the Biotechnology Industry

This report presents the estimates of the significant financial contributions of the biotechnology industry to the U.S. economy and to revenues collected by the federal, state and local governments.

Ohio Biotech – Established and Growing

Ohio is a national leader in terms of both bioscience employment and establishments. In fact the industry accounts for about 15 percent of the state’s total economic output.

Greenhouse Gas Legislation: All Eyes on California

Interest groups following climate change are closely watching the cap-and-trade program recently proposed by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Resources Board (CARB). With national legislation stalled, what happens in California is viewed as an important next step.

Encouraging Louisiana to Partner with BIO

Louisiana is one of just a few states that do not yet have a BIO affiliate.

Biotech Advances in South Dakota
Taking the Pulse of Bioscience Education in America
Samuel Taylor, President of NCBIO, Discusses Biotech in North Carolina
Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

State Bioscience Initiatives 2008 and State Biotech Associations
2007-2008 BIO Milestones

Today, the biotechnology industry is enjoying more success and influence than ever before. Our industry’s innovations continue to improve the lives of people worldwide, and the advancement of these innovations is supported by the work of BIO.

Colorado Puts Money Into Biosciences
Growing The Nation's Biotech Sector

States and regions throughout the United States are investing to create a business climate that supports the specific needs of the biosciences sector.

Gov Patrick Will Be Coming to BIO Just Having Signed Ground-Breaking Legislation
Growing The Nation's Biotech Sector
The Measure of a Great Industry is Who's Listening

In June 2003, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) brought its annual convention to Washington, D.C., setting the stage for an unprecedented exchange of views and expectations between biotechnology leaders and our nation’s top public officials.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO's letter to FL Governor Scott Regarding Substitution of Biosimilar Medicines
May 8 2013
The Honorable Rick Scott Office of the Governor State of Florida 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Dear Governor Scott...
Letter Supporting Florida House Bill 365; Pertaining to requirements for pharmacist to dispense substitute biological product
February 1 2013
Representative Matt Hudson Florida House of Representatives 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Hudson...
BIO Principles on Patient Safety in the Substitution of Biologic Products
January 24 2013
Biologics are complex medicines manufactured from living organisms. Unlike traditional “small molecule” drugs, biologics are...
Statement in Support Of North Dakota S.B. 2190
January 24 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world’s largest biotechnology trade association. BIO represents more than 1,...
Statement in Opposition to North Dakota S. 2066
January 24 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world’s largest biotechnology trade association. BIO represents more than 1,...
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Press Releases

Biosimilars Bill Seeks To Notify Patients & Doctors of Changes to Prescriptions
April 3 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and BioFlorida commend...
Governor McDonnell Signs First in Nation Biosimilars Bill; Patients To Be Notified If Doctor's Prescription Changed
March 21 2013
Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) commends Virginia Governor...
Ken Lisaius Named BIO's Vice President of Communications
January 23 2013
Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that Ken...
BIO Opposes A Northern California County's New Drug Disposal Law
July 27 2012
Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2012) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Vice President of Alliance ...
BIO Announces Expansion of Alliance Development Activities
March 2 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 2, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that it has...
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