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Friday, August 6, 2010

Video Recap: "Clean Over Green," Sponsored by Deloitte LLP

Dr. Joseph A. Stanislaw, Independent Senior Advisor, Energy & Sustainability, Deloitte LLP presented "Clean Over Green" to the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association July 29, 2010, at the Denver Chamber. Link for more information at: www.deloitte.com/us/newenergyccia or http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_US/us/Insights/centers/centers-center-for-energy-solutions/article/48240bd7fce45210VgnVCM100000ba42f00aRCRD.htm.

Part One (first of four parts, followed by six questions)

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Colorado Wines plus Technology & Bioscience Execs at the Dazzling Denver Botanic Gardens venue

Come enjoy Colorado-grown wine, while mingling among technology and bioscience leaders and professionals at the CSIA and CBSA 7th Annual Wine Tasting at the Botanic Gardens on August 12th.

The CCIA/CBSA Annual Wine Tasting is one of the year's most anticipated events. With great food, wonderful Colorado wine and an evening dedicated to pure networking, this year will be no exception.

Note: advance registration required; admission charge for both members and guests of the sponsoring organizations.

CBSA registration site: http://www.cobioscience.com/events.php

CCIA registration site: http://www.coloradotechnology.org/events/event_details.asp?id=109445

A participating winery tour:

Garfield Estates
Over the last 8 years, Garfield Estates transformed the historic farm they purchased in early 2000 into a state-of-the-art winery and state vineyard. They acquired Garfield Estates from the granddaughter of the family that originally homesteaded the land well over 100 years ago. From the very beginning they wanted to create a premium winery while also retaining the historic aspects of this property. Their winery is renovated from the original barn and incorporates this historic building into a modern winemaking facility. Currently they have 11 acres planted with five different varieties of grapes: Syrah, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscat Ottonel.

Two Rivers Winery
Nestled between the gateways of the Colorado National Monument is our family operated winery. Although Two Rivers Winery and the Chateau are relatively new, they are both becoming Grand Junction’s Newest Tradition. The entire project was built literally from the ground up on 15 acres of vacant land in 1999.

D’Vine Wine
D’Vine Wine is a boutique winery specializing in custom wines made from the highest quality varietals. By the glass or by the bottle our vintners will guide you through the process of customizing your very own wine. D’Vine Wine, your personal winery is truly a unique experience for the wine novice or the wine expert. Our winery produces many award winning wines from the finest juices. Starting from the juice, rather than growing our own grapes, allows us to offer a wide variety of wines from the bold reds, to crisp whites, to fruit and dessert wines.

Balistreri Vineyards
Balistreri Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery dedicated to making high quality wine. The winery was licensed in 1998 and they released their first vintage in February of 2000. Their wines are primarily made with vinifera varietal grapes purchased from growers in the Grand Valley Viticultural Area located in Western Colorado. Select wines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Muscat are produced with grapes from their own Denver Vineyard. Their winemaker John Balistreri combines both traditional wine-making methods and modern technology to produce award winning wines.

Verso Cellars
Founded in 2001, Verso Cellars is Colorado’s largest producing vineyard of cabernet sauvignon grapes. Fifteen acres of certified rootstock purchased from Sonoma Grapevines Nursery in California were planted in the spring of 2001on their 19.22 acre parcel in East Orchard Mesa. The cabernet grapes are of the highest quality and consist of a distinctive blend of six clones which when made into wine results in lovely combinations yielding unique wines.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region’s Top Innovators for Venture Showcase Competition at 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo

Organizers of the annual BioWest Conference & Expo are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for this year's $7,500 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. The announcement is made by Holli Baumunk, President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) who says, "four companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Wednesday, September 29, and will be judged by a panel of venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Friday, August 20."

“The BioWest Venture Showcase Competition allows early-stage companies to present their discoveries and research to venture capitalists and nearly 700 attendees during this regional conference,” Baumunk explains. “Many of the past presenters have gained national and international exposure from participating in this event, and we are excited to include the competition in the conference again this year.”

Link to the Business Wire posting

July 30 Denver Business Journal Newsmakers: Sheila Balzer CSCPA Board Appointment

"ACCOUNTING The Colorado Society of CPAs appointed Sheila Balzer of Holben Hay Balzer to a two-year term on its board of directors."

Link to the PR Newswire release

Link to the PR Web newswire

Link to Sheila Balzer's "Auditing Expert" Profile

Friday, July 30, 2010

CBSA Video Recap Now Posted: 7/28 CEO BioBreakfast With Drs Larry Gold and Bill Freytag, plus Mr. Patrick Mahaffy

Drs. Bill Freytag and Larry Gold, plus Mr. Patrick Mahaffy (L-R) explained what propelled them to grow successful bioscience companies and become leaders of the industry at the CBSA's July BioBreakfast event. Starting any business requires determination, self-discipline, persistence, a high tolerance for risk and a willingness to work very long hours. Starting a bioscience company with the goal of gaining FDA approval for a new drug or medical device requires incredible perseverance and an awful lot of money.

Thank you to the Colorado Science + Technology Park at Fitzsimons, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson and OSI Pharmaceuticals for sponsoring! Video recaps are now available at the CBSA YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/COBioscience

Dr. Bill Freytag serves as a member of the board of directors for four health care companies: ARCA biopharma, Inc.; GlobeImmune, Inc.; ProFoldRx, Inc., and BiOptix Inc. Dr. Freytag was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals until its merger with Galenica AG. Prior to Aspreva, Dr. Freytag was President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Myogen, Inc. until it was acquired by Gilead.

"It's All About Good Science" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z93Hs9vjRFA

"Triaging A New Idea" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shPyVed8jU0

"On Mistakes" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d-SBbrEA78

"On Regrets" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgPXB2WC8og

"Best Piece Of Advice" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scY7MLQFmdo

Dr. Larry Gold is the founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of SomaLogic. Prior to SomaLogic, he founded NeXagen, Inc., which later became NeXstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

"Focusing On Early Detection" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppI4HkG2dwU

"On Genomics" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nHUdZjumIU

"Don't Fall In Love With Your Idea" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gAttLxvDf4

"On Best Advice From A Venture Capitalist" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7bbwMvflwM

"On Teamwork" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-SQXu4mio

Mr. Patrick Mahaffy co-founded Clovis Oncology and is its President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously, he served in the same role at Pharmion Corporation, which he founded in 2000. Prior to that, Mr. Mahaffy wasPresident and Chief Executive Officer of NeXagen, Inc. and its successor, NeXstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Today he is also a member of the boards of directors of Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. and Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.

Clean Over Green: A Podcast from Planet-Profit Report Recapping 7/29 CCIA Event

Mike Cote, editor of Planet-Profit Report and ColoradoBiz, talks with Dr. Joseph Stanislaw, independent senior adviser on energy and sustainability for Deloitte. Dr. Stanislaw (pictured at left) was recently in Denver to present a talk to the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association on 'Clean over Green,' and the growing global approach to energy, sustainability and a low-carbon future.

Link to the podcast interview

Link to the pdf "Clean Over Green Striking a New Energy Balance as We Build a Bridge to a Low-Carbon Future"

We hope to offer video of Dr. Stanislaw's presentation at the CCIA You Tube Channel a future date. Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

CCIA's vision to take the group regional

ColoradoBiz/Planet-Profit Report Editor Mike Cote talks with Chris Shapard, executive director of the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association, about plans to take the group regional.

Link to the ColoradoBiz/Planet-Profit Report site