Growing demand and advancing technology in the Renewable Materials industry has created exciting opportunities for businesses to grow across the Upper Midwest and Canada, from agriculture and forest products through manufacturing and retail.
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The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota released a comprehensive white paper detailing the extent and impact of the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry and providing a roadmap for their continued growth in Minnesota. It identifies several key factors influencing domestic industry growth, existing infrastructure and strengths in Minnesota, and recommendations to help the state lead growth of this industry.
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Svebio (The Swedish Bioenergy Association) has teamed up with The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota (BBAM) in the U.S. to jointly contribute to the increased use of bioenergy in the state.
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The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota launches the Minnesota Angel Network, a unique educational program for entrepreneurs seeking to raise between $50,000 and $4.5 million and an online connection between accredited investors interested in investing and these Minnesota Angel Network-certified companies.
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Normandale Community College received a federal grant that reduces the cost of an innovative six-month online statewide training to $500 for the first 150 qualified healthcare or IT professionals seeking to enhance their career and their skills. Applications are due September 10, 2011.
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