Absolutely PR's top tweets for 2012, with client noted:
#1 - May 14, 2012 for Colorado BioScience Association – 33 Clicks - CBSA Applauds Dr. Larry Gold and Team for Organizing Gold Labs Symposium http://ow.ly/aUoHH #PersonalizedMedicine via @COBioscience (Gold Labs program logo pictured)
#2 - Oct 22, 2012 for Colorado BioScience Association – 26 Clicks - Business Insider: 'Introducing Colorado Entrepreneurial By Nature' Join Now http://ow.ly/eGbLg #Colorado #BusinessFriendly via...
#3 - Apr 17, 2012 for Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority – 21 Clicks - Aurora Sentinel: 'Denise Brown stepping down from unique Colo projects and an industry she helped create' http://ow.ly/akcia via @DenverPR
#4 - May 25, 2012 for Cat Care Society – 15 Clicks - Cat Care Society's Abbi Collins: 'How To Foster A Cat' in The Daily Cat http://ow.ly/b8AM5 #Cats #Kittens #AnimalRescue via...
#5 - Nov 5, 2012 for Cat Care Society – 13 Clicks - Cat Care Society Is Celebrating #DenverArtsWeek With the Launch of the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats http://ow.ly/f2jsa via...
#6 - Jun 29, 2012 for Colorado BioScience Association – 11 Clicks - BIO-Supreme Court 'Ruling Must Now Lead to Implementation That Will Promote Innovation and Expand Access' http://ow.ly/bTY4m via...
#7 - Dec 12, 2012 for Cat Care Society – 7 Clicks - Volunteer Kay & handsome Phelps on Petline9 this a.m. http://twitpic.com/blcmq5 w/ @Amelia__Earhart http://ow.ly/g2rSp via...
#8 - Apr 3, 2012 for Colorado BioScience Association – 6 Clicks - CaridianBCT becomes Terumo BCT: Focusin on Blood Banking, Transfusion Medicine and Cellular Therapies http://ow.ly/a3UXY via @COBioscience
#9 - Jan 23, 2012 General Business Tweet – 4 Clicks - Fortune/CNN Money: Google tops list of Best Companies to work for http://ow.ly/8CQLf #TopCompanies via @AbsolutelyPR
#10 - Aug 28, 2012 for Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority – 4 Clicks - Aurora Sentinel: 'FRA celebrates grand opening of new wing' http://ow.ly/diwTC #Colorado #Biotech #MedDevice via @FitzLifeSci
#1 - Jun 15, 2012 - 148 Clicks - "Great Read: New Issue of BioScience Colorado Magazine w/ updated industry directory http://ow.ly/bC7Au #MedDevice #Biotech" Link To the 2012 Magazine PDF(cover pictured)
#2 - Mar 6, 2012 - 112 Clicks - "Denver Business Journal - 'Covidien dedicates Boulder R and D center' http://ow.ly/9uMwj #Colorado #MedDevice"
#3 - Mar 8, 2012 - 102 Clicks - "RT @cobioscience: Denver Business Jrnl: 'Colorado ranked 3rd for economic competitiveness' http://ow.ly/9uHGe #Colorado #Biotech"
#4 - Jul 1, 2012 - 91 Clicks - "Breaking News: 'Denver to get US Patent Office, a $440 million boost' http://ow.ly/bWApp #Colorado #Biotech #MedDevice"
#1 - 493 views - March 1, 2012: "Handsome Jabberwocky: Today's 9News Petline9 Guest Cat, Awaiting His Forever Home at Cat Care Society in Lakewood" Link to Read(that's Jabberwocky pictured)
#2 - 429 views - October 3, 2012: "Meet the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Artists and Take a Sneak Peek at the New Designs" Link to Read
#3 - 410 views - June 20, 2012: "'10 Cat Charities to Donate to' - Cat Care Society Is #4 on this National List" Link to Read
#4 - 356 views - June 27, 2012: "Help Cat Care Society Cats and Community Outreach..." Link to Read
#5 - 259 views - July 12, 2012: "Feline Frenzy/Denver: Cat Care Society is Celebrating 'Caturday Saturday' July 14th!" Link to Read
Quoting the Denver Acupuncture - News Feed For Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac.:
"As a New Year's present I am giving the Cat Care Society in Lakewood a check for $395. CCS is the benefactor of my annual December fundraising campaign.
For a number of years my benefactor was the NICU at Rose Hospital where my premie grandson Jonathan received such excellent care at the beginning of his life. Now I have moved to another group who needs our help, cats who are looking for new permanent homes. The CCS veterinarian clinic is where we just took our cat Annie for her checkup and dental work and it is a place to behold! Wonderful calm cats greet you and your beloved cat when you arrive. We felt that the medical care was outstanding and the staff absolutely loves cats.
Thank you to all of my patients who received treatments in December because you helped the amount grow while you helped your health. And a special thank you to those of you who added a little more to the pot!"
In November, seven students from the home-based French/English kindergarten pre-school, La Petite Ecole, in Aurora raised $25 in change and gave 40 lbs. of litter, a new rubber backed rug, two large boxes of trash bags, two bags of kitten chow, one large bottle of bleach, eight rolls of paper towels, 24 cans of Friskies cat food, and a package of small paper plates to Cat Care Society.
For the cash donation, the class participated in Cat Care Society's 'Hello, My Name Is' name our cats program ($10 per name). They chose Minou (min-oo) and Cha Cha (sha sha), and the next kitties to be admitted to the shelter arrived 12/16/12... and we're named accordingly.
These cuties were adopted the same day they went into the Kitten Room on December 22nd... sending Suellen into immediate action to get their photos taken.
Minou and Cha Cha have a condition known as Cerebellar Hypoplasia which affects their motor control and coordination. They are very wobbly and fall over at times if they move to fast. It is similar to Parkinson's Disease in humans. They can live a normal long happy life just like any other kittens. They love to sit in your lap and they just purr and purr. They batted balls and string toys around during play sessions. When they are tired they curl up together in a bed, it's the cutest thing ever. They will be able to look out for each other and comfort each other.
A big thank you to Ray and Kelsey for opening their hearts and home to these beautiful babies. We wish them all the best and a long healthy life. Special thanks to La Petite Ecole for naming these precious little girls.
The 2012 class of Boettcher Investigators was formally introduced to Colorado's Bioscience Community at the Colorado BioScience Association's Annual Awards Dinner celebration, December 6, in Denver.
Timothy Schulz, Boettcher Foundation Executive Director, made the presentation.
The 2012 Boettcher Investigators include:
• Dr. Harald Junge, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology , University of Colorado Boulder. Investigating retinal vascular development.
• Dr. Matthew Kennedy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmacology , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Investigating molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s pathology.
• Dr. Chad Pearson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology , University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Investigating organization of microtubule cytoskeleton for cell divisioning and signaling.
"Medical-device manufacturers are fretting about a federal tax on sales that would apply to items sold to hospitals and clinics starting Jan. 1, and which is projected to raise as much as $30 billion a year nationally for health care reform.
The 2.3 percent tax on revenue from device sales will apply to sales in 2013 and beyond, amounting to tens of millions of dollars paid by Colorado companies annually, unless a last-second repeal effort in Congress succeeds...
...The CBSA has continued to back repealing or changing the tax as it’s written.
The Colorado medical-device scene is notable for its startup activity, which the association worries will be limited by the tax, said Leah Lindahl, vice president of the CBSA.
Beyond outright repeal, some opponents of the tax have proposed altering it to exempt startups and smaller companies, or delay when it takes effect."
"The Denver-based Colorado BioScience Association, which represents the state’s bioscience community, is seeking tax-deductible year-end donations for the Colorado Bioscience Institute.
The Institute will provide educational and workforce programs for teachers, students, bioscience professionals and the broader community.
'Each gift will help us reach our goal of $20,000, including a generous matching gift from PhRMA up to $5,000,' said April Giles, CBSA president and CEO.
'The initial $20,000 raised will support the launch of one of the Institute’s flagship programs – the BioGENEius Challenge—in addition to other college and high school educational forums.'
Giles said the program will provide high school students the opportunity to compete and be recognized for outstanding research in biotechnology.
"The Colorado BioScience Association presented its 2012 industry awards at its annual awards dinner celebrating Colorado’s bioscience community.
Recipients of 2012 awards include:
• Lifetime Achievement Award — William Freytag, former chairman and CEO of Myogen Inc. He spent 25 years in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, and now serves on boards of the BioFrontiers Institute, University of Colorado Foundation and the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority."
"Last week, 18 Democratic U.S. Senators sent a letter to Sen. Harry Reid asking for a delay in the medical device tax due to go into effect in 2013, citing the importance of the industry to the U.S. economy. The medical device tax, a 2.3% federal tax on the price of medical devices, is another crippling tax that’s part of Obamacare. When we saw the news, we thought for sure that two of the 18 Senators who signed the letter would be Colorado’s U.S. Senators, Sen. Mark Udall and Sen. Michael Bennet, given the importance of the medical device industry to Colorado’s economy. But, their fingerprints were nowhere to be found on this letter...
...According to April Giles, President and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association, 'the medical device sector makes up 50% of the [bioscience] industry for Colorado, with employment growth far exceeding the other sectors at 14.5% over the past 4 years.'
Here’s a few stats from the Colorado Bioscience Association:
• The region’s medical device sector, a subsection of the bioscience industry, is the sixth-largest in the nation
• Employment in the industry grew 8.1% from 2005-2010
• Colorado employs 20,000 people in the bioscience industry, creating 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, translating into $7 billion in payroll, at an average salary of $74,000
• For every job created in Colorado’s bioscience industry, four direct and indirect jobs are created
Here's a walk down the 2012 memory lane - January through December - of pitches and placements of note by Maggie Chamberlin Holben's Absolutely Public Relations consulting firm:
Campaign: Westminster's Aar River Gallery Hosts Cat Care Society 'Tails of the Painted Cats' Wine and Cheese Reception June 29th, Featuring Cat Care Vineyards Wine Tasting - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/6/prweb9591196.htm
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Symone, Sawyer, Sophie, Quincey, Evelyn, Chloe, and Iyanla visited the cats Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, and got to name the next two cats that come into the shelter. The group, which chose Minou (min-oo) and Cha Cha (sha sha), were rewarded with many purrs and meows for their affection, and many thanks for their donation. The school is located at 16271 E. Flora Pl., Aurora, http://www.lapetiteecoledenver.com
For more information on how you can help homeless cats, please call Cat Care Society at (303) 239-9680 or visit http://www.catcaresociety.org
"TOLMAR Inc. won the Colorado BioScience Association's Company of the Year award for 2012, the association said Friday.
The Fort Collins-based pharmaceutical company won the life-sciences trade association's highest honor at an awards dinner attended by more than 200 industry leaders Thursday night."
"The Colorado BioScience Association unveiled the 2012 winners of industry awards Thursday at its Annual Awards Dinner, with TOLMAR of Fort Collins taking the Company of the Year Award.
TOLMAR is a pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and commercial operations company that experienced tremendous growth in 2012.
The company recently announced its expansion into a 146,000-square-foot building in Windsor."
"The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) unveiled winners of its 2012 industry awards during ceremonies this evening with over 200 industry leaders at its Annual Awards Dinner celebrating Colorado’s vibrant bioscience community. The announcement is made by April Giles, CBSA President and CEO, who says, 'Our annual awards program showcases and honors those individuals and companies making a significant difference to Colorado’s bioscience industry during the past year. Each honoree joins a list of highly respected past awardees.'"
"The Colorado BioScience Association this week honored Denver-based Sheridan Ross with its 2012 Chairman’s Award. The intellectual property law firm was recognized for playing a significant role in the coordination and application efforts to bring a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to the area.
The office, which is expected to open next year, is expected to generate more than $440 million in economic impact in its first five years, according to a study by the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business."
Educator of the Year - Shawndra Fordham, Biotech Teacher, Rock Canyon High School (Highlands Ranch)
Shawndra Fordham’s enthusiasm and dedication to education has created one of the best programs in the state and has made an impact on her students and the industry. She has helped secure thousands of dollars in grant funding from federal institutions, foundations and industry and has created a program that challenges college curriculums around the country and her students have gone on to STEM focused majors and careers. Visit: http://go.dcsdk12.org/rchs
Volunteer of the Year - Mark Spiecker, CEO, Sharklet Technologies (Aurora)
Mark Spiecker is the Education Chair of the CBSA Board of Directors and a founding Board member of the new Colorado Bioscience Institute. He has been integral in developing key strategic efforts and partnerships with the Colorado education community. Visit: http://www.sharklet.com/about-us/management
Volunteer of the Year - Nicole Garneau, Ph.D., Curator and Chair of the Health Sciences Department, Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Denver)
Dr. Garneau is Co-Chair of the CBSA Education Committee and a founding Board member of the new Colorado Bioscience Institute. She has been instrumental in developing strategy and implementing the successful internship program. Visit: http://www.dmns.org/nicole
Business Partner of the Year – Rockies Venture Club (Denver)
Rockies Venture Club (RVC) has successfully partnered with CBSA to support Colorado’s bioscience industry. RVC has added active angel groups, sophisticated training and education, and events to assist early stage company funding. Visit: http://www.rockiesventureclub.org
Business Partner of the Year – Dorsey and Whitney LLP (Denver)
Dorsey and Whitney has been a long standing supporting partner for Colorado’s bioscience industry; supporting the annual conference and the BioBoot Camp program. This year they dedicated countless hours of pro bono and consulting services to establish the new Colorado Bioscience Institute. Visit: http://www.dorsey.com
Rising Star of the Year - Sophono (Boulder)
Sophono manufactures implanted magnetic hearing devices. This year the company has secured $7 million in new growth capital financing to fuel product and business development efforts. They have tripled their square footage to expand their manufacturing facilities in Boulder. Visit: http://sophono.com
Company of the Year - TOLMAR (Fort Collins)
TOLMAR is a pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, and commercial operations company that has seen tremendous growth this past year. The pharmaceutical company announced their expansion into a 146,000-square-foot building in Windsor. TOLMAR is continually engaged in community efforts for the industry and partnered with CBSA this summer to launch the internship program. Visit: http://www.tolmar.com
2012 'Company of the Year' Finalists included: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc., Colorado Springs (http://www.balseal.com) and Covidien (Colorado operations), Boulder (http://www.covidien.com).
Chairman’s Award - Sheridan Ross (Denver)
Sheridan Ross played a significant role in the coordination and application efforts to bring a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Denver. John Posthumus, Partner and Patent Attorney at Sheridan Ross worked with local, state and federal legislators along with business and economic development leaders for many years to accomplish this major development in the Colorado economy that will impact the bioscience industry in the years to come. Visit: http://www.sheridanross.com
Lifetime Achievement Award - William Freytag, Ph.D., Former Chairman and CEO, Myogen (Boulder)
Dr. Freytag’s 25 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries include serving as Chairman and CEO of Myogen Inc. plus other senior executive and research positions. He currently serves on multiple boards including the BioFrontiers Institute, Board of Trustees of the University of Colorado Foundation, and the Fitzsimmons Redevelopment Authority. Visit: http://leeds.colorado.edu/board/freytag
CBSA also announced the new Colorado BioScience Institute to its community at the Annual Awards Dinner Celebration December 6th with this video overview:
"The Colorado BioScience Association has named Sophono, Inc., a finalist for the 2012 "Rising Star of the Year” company award.
'The Colorado BioScience Rising Star award recognizes an emerging company that has announced a major achievement during the year,' explains April Giles, CBSA president and CEO. 'We're so very proud of our younger bioscience companies in the state,' she says. 'It's particularly important to showcase those companies experiencing an outstanding year.'
Sophono is a medical device manufacturer specializing in implantable, bone conduction hearing devices. The company’s products are designed for individuals suffering from severe to profound hearing loss or impairment. The FDA-cleared Sophono Alpha is the only abutment-free, implantable, bone-anchored hearing device on the market, treating those with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and single-ear deafness. The Alpha, which Sophono markets in more than 30 countries, has already helped more than 1,000 patients, according to Jim Kasic, president and CEO of Sophono."
"Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released the finalists for the 'Company of the Year' award at its Annual Awards Dinner Celebration -- Thursday, December 6, at the Hyatt Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver. The announcement is made by April Giles, CBSA President and CEO, who says finalists for this year's outstanding bioscience company in the state include:
'Our Company of the Year award is the highest honor we designate for an established bioscience company exhibiting stellar achievement in the industry,' Giles explains. This year's 'Company of the Year' winner will be announced at the Awards Celebration and join a select group of companies that over the years has included Roche Colorado (2003), Pharmion (2004), Baxa Corporation (2005), Myogen (2006), Allosource (2007), CaridianBCT (2008), Accera (2009), Amgen Colorado (2010) and LABS Inc. (2011)."
"Three Colorado bioscience companies are finalists for the Colorado BioScience Association’s 'Company of the Year' award to be given at CBSA’s annual awards celebration on Dec. 6.
The companies are:
Cat Care Society supporters were on hand today at the State Capitol for the official launch of the 2012 Colorado Gives Day effort.
Rally speakers included Lt. Governor Joe Garcia, Rep. Ken Summers, and representatives from Community First Foundation, FirstBank, El Pomar and Boettcher Foundations.
Link to donate to Cat Care Society -- remember, Colorado Gives Day officially starts at midnight. You can check the box for your donation made yet today to apply to tomorrow's Colorado Gives Day initiative.
This is Cat Care Society's second year to be part of this tremendous program.
Our team appreciates the opportunity to join in on the Rally today at the Capitol!
Absolutely PR's top tweets for 2012, with client noted:
