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For immediate release
Jan. 10, 2006
Tenants learn about strategic partnerships
Richmond, VA – Michael Long and Victoria Sheckler of Hogan & Hartson, LLP, educated a group of local entrepreneurs, scientists and industry affiliates on positioning companies for strategic partnership transactions at January’s “Brown Bag” luncheon. The luncheon was organized by the Virginia Biosciences Development Center and sponsored by Hogan & Hartson, LLP.
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From left: Michael Long and Victoria Sheckler of Hogan & Hartson, LLP, and David R. Lohr, executive director of the Virginia Biosciences Development Center.
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About VBDC
The VBDC, located at the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park, provides business assistance to start-up companies located in the park’s incubator facility. In less than three years, the VBDC has emerged as a major contributor to the growth of early stage life science technology businesses in the Richmond area. VBDC staff have counseled more than 23 start-ups and helped to launch eight of them. Since its inception, VBDC has secured cash and/or in-kind commitments, grants and contracts exceeding $750,000 for the benefit of growing the life sciences industry in the region.
Contact:
Nicky Colomb
Virginia BioTechnology Research Park
Phone: (804) 828-6884
E-mail: ncolomb@vabiotech.com
Web site: http://www.vabiotech.com
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