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Vicky L. Chandler, director of BIO5 $8 million in economic impact once the first phase is completed,” says Bruce Wright, UA’s vice president for economic development. SASKATOON: CANADA’S PLANT BIOTECH PIONEER Saskatoon, the largest city in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, is considered by many to be a plant biotechnology pioneer. Some of the first-ever plant biotechnology developments took place in the city over 15 years ago. Since then, Saskatoon’s biotechnology base has grown to over 30 biotechnology firms, including international companies such as BASF Canada, Bayer CropScience, “Companies starting up here can connect to industry scientists, as well as faculty and students at the university with flexible work agreements, minimal service fees, and no intellectual property issues.” In January 2008, the National Science Foundation granted $50 million to launch the iPlant Collaborative, based at and administered by BIO5. The grant is the largest-ever gift of its kind from the National Science Foundation to an Arizona university or institution. The collaborative will design computer systems that can analyze vast quantities of scientific data and tackle global issues such as climate change and renewable energy. To help technology transfer and commercialization grow, UA is developing a new Arizona Biosciences Park, a 660,000-square-foot park that will function as a conduit for technology transfer. “We are projecting that the Bioscience Park will have a huge impact on our economy, with about 2,200 employees and approaching $7 or Power brokers. Ad made possible in part by the Berks County Commissioners, private industry and foundations. 21 For vehicle battery manufacturers Deka, EnerSys and Yuasa, it really was a simple decision: choose a reliable workforce, excellent quality of life, a thriving community and a prime location with over 100 million people within an overnight drive. Hmmm maybe you’ve discovered the ideal location for your next project. PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN SARTON YOUR PARTNER IN BUSINESS GROWTH. Greater Reading and Berks County, PA | 610.376.4237 | www.goBEP.com #0911 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES http://www.goBEP.com http://www.goBEP.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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