January/February 2010

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Well, the H1N1 Virus seems to continue to wreck havoc with some people. At the time of this writing, the vaccine is still hard to come by. When I called my pharmacy the other day to refill a prescription, there was a recorded message explaining they were still out of the vaccine. And while shopping in a department store, I heard a message over the public address system explaining how to avoid coming in contact with, or spreading, the germs.

Thinking about all of this hit home with me as I was contemplating this issue of Trade & Industry Development. This issue has a heavy concentration on health-related topics. And why not? The subject of health absolutely affects each and every one of us.

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In this issue

Florida

BY: John Adams

The onset of leading research and development centers in Florida sparked the formation of its biomedical cluster during the past five years. This cluster has brought Florida widespread attention as a leader and innovator in the life sciences industry. “The long-term impacts of institutions such as Scripps, Burnham, Torrey Pines and Merck locating in Florida are the educational opportunities and diverse, high wage jobs they will create for the citizens of our state,” said Governor Charlie Crist. Indeed, the educational factor has made a difference. more....

Features

Site Selection for Biotechnology Companies

Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Manufacturing Plants

Food Processing Location Trends

Outlooks

Innovation Under Siege

Doing More with Less

Special Reports

Research and Development is BIG Business - Locally and Nationally

Community Progress Report

Spotlights