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BioDistrict Moving New Orleans into Future
The BioDistrict Initiative represents the best opportunity to break from the past and lead New Orleans into the future as the city "we want to become," with a greater reliance on the knowledge economy for higher quality, better paying jobs and economic growth - reversing the pattern of brain drain forever.
Just yesterday, President and CEO James P. McNamara updated viewers on BioDistrict New Orleans on WWL-TV Morning Show. McNamara visits WWL-TV studios in New Orleans to update the public on work in the BioDistrict.
Click here to watch the interview and learn about a few of the exciting things that can be expected in the coming months.
BioDistrict New Orleans is a cohesive, strategically-planned community of neighborhoods that unites around local university research strengths to form a sustainable built environment and ecosystem. These strengths include commercialization of technology for increased entrepreneurialism, capital formation, housing, workforce development and training programs, all designed to attract outside investment and encourage existing companies to expand. Our long-term, integrated master planning, university research capabilities and economic impact studies of the District demonstrate a positive return on investment. The District proposes by following a coordinated approach in conjunction with the industry sector, with financing provided in the short term by public dollars followed later by private investment dollars, 34,000 new or retained jobs and $24 billion in economic activity will be created over the next 20 years.
The key to success is maintaining a consistent level of commitment from private and public stakeholders, investors and above all, the members of the community. The first step is operational funding from the City and the State in the amount of $1.5 million for 2011-12.
Below are images of the proposed development plan for the Tulane Galvez residential community in accordance with the City Master Plan and anticipated Zoning Codes to follow. Currently, this area is a mixture of light to medium industrial and commercial edifices, and mixed-use housing (single family, doubles and apartments). The public infrastructure is worn out and in need of a major upgrade. Working with the Landrieu Administration, we developed an alternative that will attract more residents, commercial development and a self sustaining green space.
The residential and retail projects will be driven by private developers and will respond to market conditions, i.e., positive demand. There is no timeline for completion and no contemplated public taking of property. Our planning has identified demand for additional in-city housing that will be consistent for the next five years.
Tulane Ave. from S. Claiborne west, including Airline Highway, is State Highway 61 and therefore is controlled by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission. The planning for the upgrading of Tulane Avenue is well underway and the intent is to slow traffic down, making the avenue more like a boulevard. A landscaped neutral ground, left hand turning lanes and improved lighting are the kinds of public investment that spurs private investors to act.
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SOLD OUT, Thanks!
Louisiana Higher Education and
Industry Collaborative Workshop on Biosciences
The Louisiana Board of Regents is partnering with Xavier University of Louisiana in sponsoring the Louisiana Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), a collaborative workshop examining the bioscience industry in Louisiana through the lens of industry and academic insiders. The workshop will be April 15 and 16, 2012.
The Industry-Academia Collaborative Biosciences Workshop will feature a full itinerary of regional and national speakers researching the needs, challenges and innovations of the bioscience industry, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the Louisiana environment for attracting and developing bioscience companies.
Notable speakers include:
- Tony Boccanfuso, executive director of the National Academies' University Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP);
- Dr. Larry Botticelli, chief business officer of Tufts University's institute for Biopharmaceutical Partnerships;
- Bernard Davitian, vice president of Deputy Corporate Licenses, Strategy and Business Development at Sanofi-Aventis; and
- Ruth Shuman, program director of the National Science Foundation.
BioDistrict President and CEO James P. McNamara will discuss with attendees the BioDistrict's economic development potential and vision of a coordinated community of excellence. The workshop concludes Monday, April 16, with a tour of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center.
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BioDistrict Launches New Campaign for NOLA to
"Ring the NYSE BELL @ the NYSE BIG Start-Up!"Calling all bioscience entrepreneurs and small technology companies to join the effort to ring the opening Bell at
the New York Stock Exchange.
 Small business owners and startups have an exciting opportunity to live the dream of making it big. Here is a once in a lifetime chance to be selected to ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange on May 15, 2012. Through April 15, 2012, current or new members of The Startup America Partnership and EO are eligible to submit entries for judgement. Two winners will be announced on May 10. To get started or for more information visit the NYSE Euronext Facebook Page Check out The NYSE Big StartUp partnership video:  | | NYSE Big Start Up |
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a start-up firm to ring the New York Stock Exchange opening bell. While in New York, we can arrange for meetings with investors and other professionals interested in helping you grow your business. |
Emerging Leaders Profile Mr. Keith Landry, Esq. -- Jones Walker Emerging Leaders are individuals who are working to advance the development of the bioscience industry beyond just new buildings and into actual job creation and economic growth for our city and region.
Keith Landry is a partner in the New Orleans office of Jones Walker and is the co-chair of the firm's Biotechnology and Life Sciences practice, a multidisciplinary practice group comprising more than 15 lawyers in the firm's various offices. Mr. Landry's practice represents clients in connection with technology transfer and intellectual property transactions such as patent copyright and the commercialization of emerging technologies. He also negotiates license agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions and divestitures in the technology area. Mr. Landry has assisted area university technology transfer offices with the license of their intellectual property portfolios to private entities and has worked with several incubator facilities regarding business and intellectual property issues.
Mr. Landry, is a registered patent attorney and obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his juris doctor degree from the University of Virginia.
Mr. Landry is now a member of the Emerging Leadership with the BioDistrict and biosciences community in Louisiana.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The BioDistrict is the #1 Employment Center in Louisiana!
We are always looking for ways to create and attract quality, better paying jobs for New Orleanians.
 | | JOBS Act uses Crowd Sourcing: Networking is a proven way to increase your fortunes -- we invest in who we know! |
BioDistrict New Orleans has created a special group on LinkedIn called Bio New Orleans where professionals and employers can post job opportunities, discuss research findings or industry trends and network with other professionals in the biosciences industry. The aim is to create a bioscience community.
As of today, we have posted six new job openings and more will follow as the community builds. In five months, more than 270 (up 18 since the last newsletter) multi-disciplined professionals have joined and started sharing ideas, leads, knowledge and contacts. Some are locals, some ex-pats looking to stay in touch. This week we made an international connection with a Mexico City medical device company. Who knows where the next big deal will come from... This is how clusters are formed, thrive and take on a life of their own. Are YOU in the game or on the sideline? |
BioDistrict Genome It's in our DNA to create JOBS and Economic Opportunity!
Tell your friends and colleagues that you support
the BioDistrict and ask them to join CityBusiness
and others by supporting our effort to
permanently reverse the brain drain.
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TRAFFIC ALERT! RTA Lane/Intersection Closures Announcement: Beginning April 9, 2012
- Elk Place (riverside) between Tulane Avenue and Canal Street will be closed to vehicular traffic for a period of 30-45 days. Canal Street-bound traffic will be detoured to O'Keefe Avenue.
- Bus routes 28 M.L.King, 39 Tulane, 51/52 St. Bernard, 57 Franklin, 62 Morrison, 63 New Orleans East Owl, 64 Lake Forest Express, 84 Galvez, 88 St. Claude, 100 Algiers Owl, 101 Algiers Loop, 102 General Meyer and 114/115 General DeGaulle will be affected.
- Loyola Avenue (riverside) between Gravier Street and Tulane Avenue will be open for local access only.
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For more information, please visit www.BioDistrictNewOrleans.org
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Suite 150
New Orleans 70112
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James C. Greenwood
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For that we turn to our friend and supporter, Mr. James C. Greenwood, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
BIO says it takes:
- Strong science base
- Ability to attract and/or train a skilled workforce
- Specialized Facilities
- Continuous community and political commitment
- Connectivity
- Effective marketing of scientific and business networks
- Effective financing mechanisms and incentives
- Strong ecosystem, i.e., infrastructure and business support services
- Conducive intellectual property environment
- Supportive policy, advocacy and regulatory environment
- Investment in technology transfer and commercialization mechanisms
- Entrepreneurial culture
- Sustainably built environment
- Operating efficiency
It is more than just buildings, it's a commitment to the total ecosystem.
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HOUSING
A wide array of beautifully transformed homes of all sizes, offer flexibility and comfort to anyone, from families to singles. Most of our units are conveniently located in Mid-City, selected for its convenient location to employment opportunities as well as its easy access to public transportation.
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CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
Ur Way Yogurt & Coffee
in the BioDistrict
3001 Tulane Ave
Shops at the Crescent Club
Great treats and good eats! Free WIFI for customers.
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| SPECIALIZED FACILITIES
New Orleans
BioInnovation Center
1441 Canal Street
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Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium
1700 Tulane Ave. 
more information
on either the BioInnovation
or the LA Cancer
Research Centers
about business
opportunities and partnerships.
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The role of the BioDistrict is to attract bio - industry investment into New Orleans region.
We are currently tracking 4,125 new jobs, with
3.211 million square feet of new development underway
(public and private).
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On the Drawing Boards
225 new jobs
125,000 square feet of newdevelopment (private).
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