In this issue...

·  From the Executive Director
Karen J. Hanson, Ph.D.

·  Upcoming Programs

·  Welcome New Members

·  Member News

Thank You to Our Sponsors

BioStrategy Partners (www.biosp.com) is a 501c4 virtual incubator providing technology and business development services to emerging stage life sciences companies in the Greater Philadelphia region. We specialize in offering business guidance and support to nascent companies led by first-time entrepreneurs and scientific founders, helping them make it to the next level of commercialization. Our business guidance and support services are supplied through our network of expert volunteers, partners and service providers on a reduced fee or deferred compensation basis. We do not take equity and rely upon grants, sponsorships, fees, and earned income to support our operations.

From the Executive Director
Karen J. Hanson, Ph.D.

In these dog days of summer, I hope that everyone is getting some much needed R&R prior to the busy fall rush. One of the first events of the fall is Collaboration 2008, presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development on September 4-5th in Harrisburg. Speakers include Dr. Robert Atkinson, Founder and President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation; Wendy Kennedy, Author of So what? Who cares? Why you?; and, Randall Kempner, VP of Innovation at the Council on Competitiveness. For more information, please visit http://www.newpa.com/eventDetail.aspx?id=166

Upcoming Programs

Networking to the Next Degree: Learn how to create, communicate and modify your value proposition at events, trade shows and meetings
September 26, 2008
8:30AM - 11AM
Citizens Bank Gateway Center
3025 Chemical Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Basic Intellectual Property Strategy for Early Stage Biotechnology Companies
October 30, 2008
8:30AM - 11AM
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
100 Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096

BioStrategy Partners Holiday Celebration
December, 2008

Welcome New Members

John Bond , Principal, Arch Financial Partners

Kathleen Cottrell, President, Cottrell Communications Group

Member News

Todd Abrams of the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research reports that LIMR will once again receive the proceeds of two golf tournaments this summer; the 7th Annual Fight from the Fairway Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 16, 2008, and the Pharmalinx Charity Golf Outing on Monday, September 15, 2008. Various sponsorships are available and golfers are always needed for both events. Any level of participation offered by you or your organization would be greatly appreciated. We thank you in advance for considering supporting these organizations who are working hard to raise funds for LIMR. For more information visit: www.FightFromTheFairway.org and www.pharmavoice.com/golf.

Chris Pavlides, after 4 very successful years as Executive Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute and the Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures of the Fox School of Business of Temple University, has accepted the position of Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Senior Executive Fellow of the Fox School. He will continue to be a member of the Steering Committee of the Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures.

The July 11th Practical Knowledge Series workshop on "Recruiting and Structuring Boards for Life Sciences Companies" at LIMR was very well attended. Chris Pavlides of Temple University moderated a panel of experts representing the founder entrepreneur (David St.Clair, MEDecisions), the venture capitalist (Tom Morse, Liberty Ventures), the lawyer (Jeff Nicholas, Fox Rothschild) and the recruiter (Bob Blumenthal, Korn Ferry). The seminar was very interactive, with the audience asking a lot of great questions. The successful gathering also included significant time for networking before and after.

Richman Chemical is preparing to exhibit at the American Chemical Society show (Booth 1542) which is being held at the Convention Center in Philadelphia August 17-21st. Richman's project managers will be on site to discuss custom manufacturing and product sourcing projects with show attendees.

Axendia Inc/, and CBI Research Inc. announced that Daniel R. Matlis President and Founder of Axendia, will chair CBI's "3rd Annual Manufacturing Execution Systems for Life Sciences Congress" to be held on August 5 - 6, 2008 in Philadelphia, PA.