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WTN Exclusive Interview: Cory L. Nettles, Secretary of Commerce

Nettles will focus on bring high paying jobs to Wisconsin Cory L. Nettles is not shy about his passion for creative innovative solutions to help stimulate Wisconsins economy, which faces record budget deficits and a reliance on mature industries. His challenge as the new Secretary of Commerce,...

WTN exclusive interview with Commerce Secretary Cory Nettles (part 1)

This is part one of a three-part series focusing on the past, present and future of DOC policy and initiatives and serves as a follow up to WTNs interview with Nettles in March 2004. Part 2 Part 3 The Wisconsin Technology Network: Looking back over the past year, what accomplishment...

WTN exclusive interview with Commerce Secretary Cory Nettles (part 2)

This is part two of a three-part series focusing on the past, present and future of Dept. of Commerce policy and initiatives and serves as a follow up to WTNs interview with Nettles in March 2003. Part 1 Part 3 WTN: During the next six to 12 months, what Dept. of Commerce initiatives ...

WTN exclusive interview with Commerce Secretary Cory Nettles (part 3)

This is final part of a three-part series focusing on the past, present and future of the Department of Commerces policy and initiatives, and serves as a follow up to WTNs interview with Nettles in March 2003. In this final installment, Nettles addresses outsourcing issues with China, his tho...

Savara Expands Board of Directors, Appoints Three New Members

...new members. Nevan Elam, former head of the pulmonary business unit at Nektar Therapeutics, has been appointed to fill a seat previously held by cory Berkland, Ph.D. The board has also been expanded from three members to five, with Curt Bilby, Ph.D., and Matthew Dennis filling the new seats. "...

Use it or lose it? Researchers investigate the dispensability of our DNA

...he geological record," said Bejerano. "This digging into the genomic record is what our current work was all about." Bejerano and graduate student cory McLean studied the genomes of six mammals, investigating ultraconserved elements that are shared between primates and closely related mammals, were pr...

Professor-turned-producer learns the movie biz

...a distribution relationship with SK Films, Siegel has successfully solicited the sound and film post-production skills, respectively, of industry pros cory Mandel at Technicolor and Ampersand, as well as Patricia and David Keighley at DKP 70MM Inc. and IMAX Corp. Along the way, Siegel also became a charte...

Amicus Therapeutics to Present at the Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Unplugged Conference

... clinical trials of AT2220 for the treatment of Pompe disease. CONTACTS: Investors: Media: John Quirk cory Tromblee Porter Novelli Life Sciences Porter Novelli Life Sciences (212) 601-8296 (617) 897-8294 ...

DiObex, Inc. to Present at Merrill Lynch Global Healthcare Conference

...x, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases, announced today that CEO David cory will deliver a corporate presentation at the upcoming Merrill Lynch & Co, Inc. Global Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Conference in N...

SemBioSys to present insulin data at the Seventh Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting

...ter and abstract are titled: "Chemical and Biological Characterization of Recombinant Human Insulin Produced in Transgenic Plants," by Joseph Boothe, cory Nykiforuk, Elizabeth Murray, Philip Kuhlman, W. Brent Pollock, Amanda Bodero, Joseph Goren, Richard Keon, Steven Szarka, Nancy Markley, and Maurice Mo...

DiObex Inc. to Present at BIO Mid-America Venture Forum

...x, Inc., a privately held biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases, announced today that CEO David cory will deliver a corporate presentation at the upcoming Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Mid-America Venture Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The...

Wisconsin Leaders Discuss Economic Development

...forts to attract businesses and discuss strategies and tactics to fuel economic growth from within. The Governor, along with Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles and board members of Forward Wisconsin, met with local experts and Dennis Donovan, director of global site selection for Wadley-Donovan, a div...

Connecting Investment Capital with Entrepreneurs: Investors to lay out what theyre looking for in startup companies

...e freeway. I think we may be on the verge of doing that here in Wisconsin. Announcement of the conference Wednesday by Wisconsin Commerce Secretary cory Nettles comes on the heels of the State of Wisconsin Investment Boards announcement of a $100 million venture capital program. The two companies manag...

ConjuGon Awarded $250,000

...d that we could support ConjuGon's continuing efforts to develop effective treatments for bacterial infections," said Department of Commerce Secretary cory L. Nettles. "Promoting the growth and development of technology companies in our state is a cornerstone of Gov. Jim Doyle's Grow Wisconsin Initiative....

GYA: Grow Your Assets

... On a pleasant June day in Fitchburg, Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles talked about a diverse portfolio approach to economic development. His logic? Invest in Wisconsins economy as you would your personal invest...

Governor To Lead Tech Delegation to Washington

...and promotional initiative advertised as the worlds largest gathering of biotechnology leaders. Joining the governor will be Secretary of Commerce, cory Nettles, Mark Bugher, director of University Research Park, James Leonhart, vice-president of the Wisconsin Biotechnology Association, Irene Hrusovsky...

Medical Technologies and Devices Symposium

...isconsins medical device and technology cluster is a key element in growing the economy of our state, said Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary cory L. Nettles. This presentation will help businesses identify our current intellectual capital in the medical field, and how it can be leveraged as fuel...

The Information Age of Healthcare

...lement in growing the economy of our state, and providing the best quality of life for our residents, said Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary cory L. Nettles. This conference will present the most current information on advancements in information technology and their impact on the cost and quali...

Governors Growth Council hopes to go light on paperwork and heavy on ideas

...hat we need to move forward -- but also in providing us with some of the practical support that we need to do the job. Doyle and Commerce Secretary cory Nettles said they want the group to advise them as they write a series of economic development bills to be presented to the Legislature this fall. The...

International Biopartnering

...ch firmsbut is also designed to maximize the partnership opportunities required for commercialization, said Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary cory L. Nettles. To help Wisconsin participants make the most useful connections, the Departments Canada Office will pre-schedule one-on-one appointments t...

In 2004, Can Wisconsins Economy Keep Pace with the National Recovery?

.... We feel like our economy is really starting to turn around and that were going to be positioned for very positive growth, said Commerce Secretary cory Nettles, who noted several indicators that are moving in the right direction. National manufacturing indexes are running at some of their best leve...

Business Plan Bounty Increases to $105,000

... winner in the Governor's Business Plan Contest will receive $50,000 from the Department of Commerce, according to a recent announcement by Secretary cory Nettles . The departments pledge brings to $105,000 the amount already raised for prizes in the statewide business plan contest which is accepting...

Leaders Rally from The Valley

...ith members of the state Senate and Assembly includeding Sen. Mary Panzer, R-West Bend, and House Speaker John Gard, R-Peshtigo. Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles and Secretary of Transportation Frank Busalacchi held extended listening sessions with members of the Chippewa delegation. Lt. Gov. Barbara La...

Millions available to tech companies in ATP competition

... a primary source of R&D capital for visionary, high-technology businesses that will have an impact across several industrial and social sectors, said cory Nettles, secretary of the Department of Commerce. The awards are distributed based on competitive peer review and the proposals scientific and tech...

Wisconsin technology companies awarded over $24 million in government funding

...ship, we've really gotten focused in our state on economic development and trying to get our economy back on track," said State Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles . "The economy is ready to pick up and get stronger as we're making good policy decisions and choices -- we're creating a climate here to real...

WTC launches Wisconsin Life Science magazine

...s clear that Gov. Jim Doyle's administration is committed to fostering the continuing development of this important industry," said Commerce Secretary cory L. Nettles. The publication be distributed at the June 6-9 BIO international convention in San Francisco and used for other out-of-state marketin...

Governors business-plan contest has a surprise ending

...o $50,000 from the Department of Commerce and $25,000 from Mason Wells. Overall, $115,000 was available in cash prizes. State Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles believes the competition reflects the strength of opportunity found in Wisconsin. There was a distinguished group of finalists and we were ...

Wisconsin business leads small delegation to international BIO Conference

... what we can do to better understand the needs of our biotech industry and how we better market Wisconsin businesses, said State Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles, who is leading the states delegation. Gov. Doyle was unable to attend this years event as he was involved in planning Wisconsins activities f...

On location: BIO 2004

...s. The Japanese trade association held a lavish affair featuring a live Iron Chef cook-off, complete with TV coverage. State Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles and Forward Wisconsins president, Mike Armiak, were among the Iron Chef judges as they were selected by the Japanese delegation. Visitors to F...

State investment incentives aimed at luring angels to start-up companies

... still feeling its way when it comes to technology-based economic development. Much of the credit for passage of Act 255 goes to Commerce Secretary cory Nettles, Doyles top economic adviser, and state Sen. Ted Kanavas, R-Brookfield. Both men reached across partisan lines to lobby for Act 255 after a la...

Doyle announces new small business tech transfer award

...ts going to draw a competitive field. A panel of technology and business experts from around the state has been be selected to review applications: cory Nettles, secretary of the Department of Commerce; Ralph Kauten, Quintessence Biosciences; Mark Burwell, Urban Hope Entrepreneur Center ; Peter Zaballo...

MoneyTree Survey reports no venture investment activity in Wisconin in Q2

.... Legislative Act 255 , passed earlier this year, is expected to help remedy Wisconsin's investment malaise. Backed by State Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles and Gov. Jim Doyle, 255 is designed to attract and infuse investment dollars into the state through tax credit incentives. The legislation off...

Department of Commerce offers up to $1 million annually to aid tech entrepreneurs

...ion annually, officials said. Gov. Jim Doyle is committed to creating a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial climate in Wisconsin, Commerce Secretary cory L. Nettles said in a statement. The new entrepreneurial and technology transfer center will help us nurture the promising new businesses that will cre...

Third coast of biotechnology makes strong showing at VC conference

...he second day. Madisons mayor and governor both attended as did several of the governors staff (including a dynamic Wisconsin Secretary of Commerce cory Nettles). Also present was the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), which manages $69 billion and is the ninth-largest institutional investor o...

State and university form network for entrepreneurial outreach

... Gov. Jim Doyle, right, is joined by Commerce Sec. cory Nettles to talk about aiding entrepreneurs. Madison, Wis. Wisconsins Department of Commerce will fund a public-sector coalition to provide entrepr...

2004 in review: Editors picks

... $1-million-a-year mission from the Department of Commerce to establish regional outreach centers for start-up businesses. With Commerce Secretary cory Nettles stepping down from public office , expect to see a new face directing Act 255s implementation. Meanwhile, WTN columnist Teresa Esser, whose...

Tech Digest: Commerce, business-plan contest, tech grants, Metavante

...ecently the director of forecasting and planning for Trek Bicycles , to be the state's next commerce secretary starting February 7. Her predecessor, cory Nettles, stepped down at the end of 2004 to take a job with a law firm. Business-plan contest deadline is January 31 Governor Doyle's business-pla...

VC trends, company progress discussed at Mason Wells portfolio meeting

...ased life science companies. Acquisitions are great for VCs but not that great for the region." "We need to attract capital and keep it here," said cory Nettles, a lawyer with Quarles and Brady and former Wisconsin secretary of commerce. "Part of what we hope to do is be more vigilant about convincing ...