| BIO Applauds Senator Stabenow’s Proposed Legislation Supporting Creation of a Biobased EconomyMar 5 2012New "Grow It Here, Make It Here" legislation introduced today by Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) would help bio-based manufacturers access vital capital, strengthen market opportunities for biobased products, and spur commercialization of agricultural and industrial biotech innovations. | |
| BIO Announces Expansion of Alliance Development ActivitiesMar 2 2012The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that it has integrated its alliance development activities into one department as a means of expanding engagement opportunities with external groups that share a commitment to unleashing biotechnology’s capability to benefit patients and consumers. | |
| Global Leaders in Advanced Biofuels Industry Urge Congressional Leaders to Extend Critical Tax ProvisionsFeb 29 2012Member companies of three leading advanced and cellulosic biofuel trade organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leaders asking for extension of the Cellulosic Biofuels Production Tax Credit, which expires December 31, 2012. | |
| Commercialization of Advanced Biofuels to be Key Theme at BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and BioprocessingFeb 29 2012Continued commercialization of the industrial biotechnology sector can drive the creation of a biobased economy, which can strengthen the nation’s economic security and enhance energy security. | |
| BIO Applauds Strengthening of the USDA BioPreferred ProgramFeb 21 2012BIO welcomes a White House memo to federal agencies that expands and strengthen the USDA BioPreferred program. | |
| BIO Applauds Sen. Stabenow’s Grow It Here, Make It Here InitiativeFeb 21 2012BIO thanks Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) for announcing policy proposals in Detroit that will spur commercialization of new agricultural innovations, increase access to capital and create a new tax cut for biobased manufacturers. | |
| BIO Asks EPA to Reject Retroactive Changes to Renewable Fuel StandardFeb 17 2012BIO submitted a letter to EPA asking that they reject a retroactive reduction of the 2011 Renewable Fuel Standard obligations, requested in January by petroleum refiners. | |
| BIO Plenary Speakers for the 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing to Address Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals and Creation of a Biobased EconomyFeb 16 2012Company executives, scientists and government officials will bring a global perspective as featured presenters at BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. | |
| TREAT Act Offers Renewed Hope for PatientsFeb 15 2012The bill will modernize the FDA and accelerate patient access to cures and new treatments. | |
| BIO Industry Analysis Investor Survey: FDA Approvals Expected to Increase and Majority of Investors Believe Now is a Good Time to Invest in BiotechFeb 15 2012Survey data released at 14thAnnual BIO CEO & Investor Conference in New York City. | 
