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July 28th 2010 - LAB Research concludes an agreement with a major Japanese pharmaceutical company   LAB Research announced last July 26 that it concludes an agreement with a major Japanese pharmaceutical company. LAB Research in Laval will provide particular expertise in general toxicology, herbal, metabolism and pharmacology safety. The company relies heavily on establishing close links with major pharmaceutical companies worldwide to ensure the growth of its activities. In 2009, the LAVAL TECHNOPOLE International Business Centre helped the contract research organization to obtain funding for $200,000 from Canada Economic Development for the market development of Australasia, which includes Japan. Canadian and Hungarian sites are now in the process of adding technical and scientific resources to support the increasing activity from the expansion of the pharmaceutical clients. The increase of 15% of staff also confirms the permanent increase in the level of use of sites following the capacity expansion completed last year.

July 22nd 2010 - Success on the Brazilian market   Jean Soucy, director of international business development at 20-20 Technologies, described to the Journal Les Affaires, his experience on the Brazilian market. Click here for the full article (in French only).

July 20th 2010 - Don't miss The BioPharm America 2010 International Partnering Conference in Boston   BIOTECanada and the Consulate General of Canada in Boston would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming Biotech Partnering Initiative, which is open to Canadian biotechnology companies, working on drug development. It takes place in partnership with The BioPharm AmericaTM 2010 International Partnering Conference  in Boston, September 14-17, 2010. This mission is limited to 10 Canadian biotechnology companies. For more information, contact Christine Sarkisian at 617 247-5161.

July 20th 2010 - Midwest Clean Tech Conference 2010 - Chicago   The third annual Midwest Clean Tech Conference will be held on September 14 & 15, 2010 at McCormick Place West in conjunction with the 2010 International Manufacturing and Technology Show (IMTS). Midwest Clean Tech 2010 is leading market place for connecting Midwest and international firms and entrepreneurs to opportunities and business interactions. The conference is a high-powered event supported by academic research organizations, business and government throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit  Midwest Clean Tech Conference and 2010 International Manufacturing and Technology Show Web sites.

July 12th 2010 - It's time to submit your candidacy to the Premio Venezia 2010   Organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada, the Premio Venezia Awards honour the excellence in collaborations between Quebec and Italy.  Companies or organizations may submit their candidacy for consideration in the industrial, commercial, scientific or other forms of collaboration with their Italian partner. For more information or to submit your candidacy, visit www.permiovenezia.com.

July 5th 2010 - Camfil Farr: Internet and export   Mr. Claude Neunlist, Director of international business development for Camfil Farr, describes to the Journal Les Affaires how the Internet has changed the way they export. Click here for full article (in French only).