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Greetings!
On behalf Board of Commissioners staff and volunteers, we publish our biweekly newsletter about the plans, opportunities, events and activities of the BioDistrict to help the community understand the vast potential an organized and sustained effort to build the district holds for our local economy.
Programming is a critical part of our plans to expand the range of opportunities for all New Orleanians. Programs like meeting with parents and teachers, business and professional associations, as well as coordinating sustainable design standards, webcasts, webinars, annual luncheons, seminars and conferences and tax exempt bond financing are all parts of the BioDistrict holistic approach to economic growth.
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The BioDistrict held 20+ public hearings and stakeholder presentations on the plans in large and small groups throughout the District and the adjacent areas.
We ask for your continued support as we work to attract thousands of new high paying sustainable jobs, better healthcare outcomes, new capital investments and new educational opportunities -- all within a sustainably built environment. Building the ecosystem necessary to support this industry is difficult but critical work and will be the reason we succeed as a community.
Please share this newsletter with a friend, colleague or loved one looking for positive news about the future of New Orleans as the center of Southeast Louisiana's Super-Region and the emergence of a fourth pillar to our economy.
Sincerely, BioDistrict New Orleans
 James P. McNamara President & CEO |
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Raising the Bar: Innovative Healthcare Program Fosters Collaboration, Education - February 27, 2013 at 12:00pm (CST)
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The series is designed to bring international exposure to the strengths of BioDistrict based research at our member institutions. First up is the Crescent City Beacon Community.
Improving patient care remains a top priority for America's healthcare organizations, but for one New Orleans institution, that bar wasn't high enough. Last year, the Louisiana Public Health Institute embarked on a comprehensive program, called the Crescent City Beacon Community, to improve the overall health of the greater New Orleans community. Still in the early stages, the project has already received national recognition for excellence, and is being considered as a model for other major urban centers throughout the country.
The BioDistrict sees Translational Medicine as a key to increasing research at local member universities. The opportunity to connect clinicians and researchers is a dream for most but soon to be a reality in New Orleans.
Register for this FREE webcast on February 27th at 12:00pm (CST) to hear LPHI's director, Dr. Anjum Khurshid, explain the component parts of this program, the foundation of which is the Greater New Orleans Health Information Exchange. Inspired by the Affordable Care Act, HIEs are intended to foster collaboration among and between various health care institutions by providing access to electronic medical records. HIEs can greatly improve patient care, while also lowering costs, in part by reducing preventable emergency room visits. Another innovative component of the program involves a social media campaign designed to educate the New Orleans community about the risks of diabetes.
To date the HIE has more than 245,000 patient records in its database.
Sponsored by the BioDistrict New Orleans, this webcast is the first in a series designed to showcase the exemplary projects taking place within the district.
Director of Health Systems, Louisiana Public Health Institute
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HIMSS Career Services and BioDistrict closing in on opportunities
The early results have exceeded our expectations for this "first of its kind" collaboration, which is designed to assist New Orleanians with vendor agnostic training and certification for highly sought sustainable jobs in the Health IT Industry
100% Committed
200+ Registered with a waiting list of 100!
Due to an enthusiastic response, an additional class is being planned.
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- Thursday, Feb. 21 - Mandatory Training Institute; 8:30am - 12:30pm at a TBD location - Limited to 200 attendees
Upon completion of registration, registrants will receive confirmation and instructions
Register Here for mandatory Training Session
Be one of those who decided to take
charge of their careers!
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BioDistrict launches new website
New website adjusted to the new generation of devices including iPad, and iPhones.
You never know who or when someone is looking for a new opportunity. The Super Bowl and Mardi Gras reminds us that we are on the world stage. Each year we host several major international pharmaceutical and medical conventions which increases the opportunity for business networking and the development of new collaborations. The Biodistrict is the first economic development agency to have a multi-lingual website. A simple courtesy to show respect and are willingness to do serious global business.
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Translates into 55 languages
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Our Newest Feature
Check out the new listings
- New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
- Water Challenge 13
- BioInnovation Center events
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BioDistrict New Orleans: In the News
Leading Louisiana's Growth of the Bioscience Industry
HIMSS Training and opportunities in HealthIT
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BioDistrict Pres & CEO James P. McNamara
talks about upcoming HIMSS Convention and the collaboration leaving to HealthIT job training
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Healthcare IT News
International exposure for the BioDistrict continues
A benefit of our HIMSS collaboration is that we have received over 2,000,000 media impressions direct to an industry we want to learn more about New Orleans and Louisiana as a place to do business. Very few know that we offer a Digital Media Tax Credit if 35/25% on qualified investments in Louisiana. The Digital Media credit is often cited as the best business incentive in the country.
http://www.healthcareitnews.com/blog/career-services-and-nola-biodistrict
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Theodent introduces their latest product, Theodent for Kids
Studies shown kids swallow a large % of the harmful fluoride every time they brush.
Theodent harnesses the power of patented, Rennou, a non-toxic proprietary extract from chocolate blended with minerals that help to strengthen the enamel surface of human teeth. Currently there are 3 products: Theodent Mint sold in 186 Whole Foods Markets nationwide; Theodent 300 sold through a dentist it is highly concentrated and retails for $100; and the recently launched Theodent Kids that tastes more like a tootsie roll. All are fluoride-free toothpaste and since the active ingredient, Rennou, comes from cocoa, it is not harmful if swallowed...unlike traditional fluoride toothpaste.
Support the industry growth by buying Theodent at your local Whole Foods or on-line at the Theodent Shop
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BioDistrict joins in with the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in conjunction with Cordina New Orleans Cocktails to promote the first-ever Jefferson Parish
entrepreneur challenge.
Deadline for registration is today!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bio New Orleans is growing and adding to our network and new facilities.
Once a dream, today the BioDistrict "is" attracting new investment into the emerging biosciences industry and in New Orleans Super - Region.
BioDistrict New Orleans 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/healthcare community for job opportunities, discussions and networking.
More than 612 multi-disciplined professionals have already joined. Some are locals, some ex-pats and some have never been to New Orleans and are sharing in our growth and want to stay in touch. This is how industry hubs are formed, thrive and take on a life of their own. Are YOU in the game or on the sideline? |
For more information, please visit www.BioDistrictNewOrleans.org
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Industry News
Odds and Ends about the industry
The newest Life Science Cluster Report from Jones Lang LaSalle shows Boston remains on top with big gains for San Diego and the Research Triangle of North Carolina.
In order the ranks are: 1. Boston, 2. San Diego, 3. San Francisco, 4. Raleigh-Durham, 5. Philadelphia. 6. Washington DC, 7. NJ/NYC, 8. LA/Orange County, 9. MPLS/St Paul, 10. Seattle
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BioDistrict
1515 Poydras St
Suite 150
New Orleans 70112
Come by to see
renderings of the new
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BioDistrict New Orleans - Accelerating Economic Opportunities for New Orleans
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Vision and Value Proposition for New Orleans: |
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BioDistrict New Orleans will become a thriving and highly livable business, education, science and health destination.
The BioDistrict will be known for its walkable scale, new and historic neighborhoods, excellent schools and services, accessible open space and transit, and a range of stable, well- paying bioscience and health industry jobs.
The BioDistrict will become a national model for urban revitalization and the Built Environment for healthier living, job creation and economic development.
With visionary leadership and long-term commitment, the BioDistrict can expect a host of economic benefits through the successful implementation of the Action Plan, including:
* Direct and indirect job creation 34,000 jobs
* Construction jobs 3,600 jobs
* Local Economic investment $3.3 billion
* Increased local personal earnings $2 billion
* Increased local tax revenue $1.4 billion
* Increased state tax revenue $1.9 billion
* New and renovated buildings 11.6 million
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A STRONG FOCUSED SCIENCE BASE THAT IS GROWING + Positive Business Environment
Top Rankings
Just Released:
New Orleans receives high marks
for the third straight quarter, the Brookings Institution named New Orleans the top-rated metro area in recovering from the recession, according to a report released by the Brookings Institution in December.
16 Years and Counting: #1 - Xavier University graduates more pre-med students that actually attend medical school than any other university in the country ------ |
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District Demographics
Transparency and predictability are critical issues for individuals and businesses thinking about investing in a community. We are making available data about the District and the area around us. We invite you to follow the link and customize your query.
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HOUSING 
An array of beautifully transformed homes of all sizes offer flexibility and comfort to anyone from artists, researchers, families and singles. Most of our units are conveniently located by employment opportunities and have easy access to public transportation.
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CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
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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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Real-Time
Construction Cam
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New Orleans
BioInnovation Center
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Rev. Avery C. Alexander, Jr. Academic Research Hospital
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Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium
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Click here for more information on the BioInnovation and the LA Cancer
Research Centers.
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Partners
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 | World Trade Center
New Orleans |
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NEWCITY Neighborhood Partnership is a coalition of more than 50 stakeholders in the Treme/Lafitte and Tulane/Gravier neighborhoods of New Orleans
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 | | Core Element supplies teachers with the tools to ensure students will be ready for the opportunities ahead. |
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