Fort Collins Coloradoan: 'NoCoBio chief returns to private sector'

Quoting from the Coloradoan:

"Mike Handley is [now] working with CHD Bioscience, which hopes to market new technology in the battle against infectious disease...

...Myself and others have been busy this year working to promote Northern Colorado bioscience companies and our industry. We have worked closely with the Colorado Bioscience Association and the Rocky Mountain Innosphere to support several Innovation After Hours (events).

We have also worked closely with multiple local bioscience companies to help them with capital fundraising and commercialization efforts. There is always more to do than one has time or resources, but we feel we are moving NoCoBio in the right direction."

Link to the Mike Handley/CHD Bioscience Q and A

Coverage Roundup: 'Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists for 'Rising Star of the Year' Company at its Annual Awards Celebration, Dec. 6th'

Finalists for the CBSA's 2012 'Rising Star of the Year' company award are InDevR, Inc., Boulder; Mosaic Biosciences, Aurora and Boulder; Sophono, Inc., Boulder; and Surefire Medical, Inc., Westminster. Coverage recap:

Link to PharmaLive

Link to BioSpace

Link to BioPortfolio

Link to Yahoo! Finance

NIH Funding: 'If the money stops, so does the science'

Quoting from LifeScience Aurora in the Aurora Sentinel earlier this year:

"National Institutes of Health grants have long been vital for scientific research at Colorado universities and to the startup companies the research spawns. The federal research giant doles out more than $30 billion each year, much of it in research grants...

...At the Colorado BioScience Association, executive vice president April Giles said officials have been lobbying Colorado’s congressional delegation hard in recent weeks to find a way to save NIH from the funding axe.

Possible cuts are particularly worrisome for the bioscience companies, she said, because they could come at a time when states are scaling back funding for colleges and universities where a lot of the research that spawns bioscience businesses is happening.

The grants are vital to startups, Giles said, because they allow a company to prove that their idea is scientifically viable. From there, researchers can look for other investors in the private and public sector, but NIH is often the first significant funding source that allows a business to get started.

'NIH is the start of it all. Nothing happens initially without NIH investment,' she said."

Link to the Aurora Sentinel Article

Aurora Sentinel: 'Mothering inventions: Leg up for Anschutz researchers'

The Aurora Sentinel's Brandon Johansson recently introduced us to the 2012 Boettcher Investigators...

"Three University of Colorado doctors — including two at the Anschutz Medical Campus — have been chosen for a program aimed at helping researchers get a leg up early in their career.

The doctors, Chad Pearson, Matthew Kennedy and Harald Junge, have been named to the 2012 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program.

The program is in its third year and supports scientists at the start of their careers, when support can be hard to come by...

... At Colorado BioScience Association, officials said the program is vital because it helps nurture early-career research that can lead to important discoveries."

Link to the article

Quoting the Aurora Sentinel: "Chad Pearson stands next to his lab area Friday morning, June 22 at Research Complex 1 South on Anschutz Medical Campus. Pearson is one of three University of Colorado doctors named to the 2012 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. (Marla R. Keown/Aurora Sentinel)"

They're Back For A Third Year! Cat Care Society Announces 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Artists, Sponsors and Design Concepts

'Tails of the Painted Cats' artwork cats are back for the third year, again raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. Painted Cat creation occurs through April and in May the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery prior to going on tour throughout the community until the Gala Dinner & Auction July 20th at Pinehurst Country Club.

The 2013 'Tails of the Painted Cats' artists, design concepts and sponsors include:

Timothea Biermann: Gray-dient - Sponsored By: Karla Smith

Ella Buchholz: Broadway Betty - Sponsored By: Steve and Maggie Holben

Liz Cooper: Cheshire Cat- Sponsored By: Christina and Harold Taylor

Jane McFadden Dorsey: The Weather Cat (Signed by CBS4 Weather Anchor Ed Greene) - Sponsored By: Clete Nolde, CCS Volunteer

Kelly D. Finn: Japanese Tea Kitty - Sponsored By: Kay Higgins & Jodi Moreland

Laurie Hansen: Cat Ballou - Sponsored By: Mary Ann Schultz, CCS Supporter

Mallory Hart: Six Lives - Sponsored By: Mark P.

Laura Ingram: Sebastian the Steampunk Cat - Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, CCS Volunteer

Betsy Keyser: Barn Cat - Sponsored By: Kyle Herbertson, CCS Volunteer

Wendy M. Luck: Tiffany - Sponsored By: Clyde and Barbara Dawson

Karen Mahnken: Lily, the Calla-co Cat - Sponsored By: Sara Butz

Sheila Bobay McFather: Celest, Celestial Cat of the Heavens - Sponsored By: Dorothy Ruxton

Krystie Rose Millich: Frida Kat-Lo - Sponsored By: Barbara Kane

Sherri J. Moore: Aloha Kitty - Sponsored By: Diane Stoner and The Cat Clinic at Cat Care Society & Mark and Linda Brandon, CCS Supporters

Carla Pawlewicz: Pysanky Aloha - Sponsored By: Karen Gonzalez, CCS Volunteer & Tender Touch Animal Hospital

Katherine Ross: Betsy the Beautiful - Sponsored By: Mary Grace Yonts

Pam Schmidt: KittyFly - Sponsored By: John and Pat Lickly & Ms. Mary Foster

Bobbi Shupe: Puff ’n’ Friends - Sponsored By: Marsha Crest, In Memory of Alan Hull

Becky Enabnit Silver: Pablo Picatso - Sponsored By: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swanson

Gloria Pollock: Green Eyed Lady (Signed by the Original Members of Sugarloaf) - Sponsored By: Gail Tinianow & Ann McFarland

View the online video gallery of the 2013 designs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN1e8cgo2Q0&feature=share&list=UUIOsNdRlWrZuan1L-6zyxIg

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Link to the Denver Post YouHub Posting

November: Adopt a Senior Cat and Name Your Price!

November: Adopt a Senior Cat and Name Your Price!

By Mary Blake, Cat Care Society Volunteer - (that's Cat Care Society's Senior Kitty Moekie in the photo)

If you’re looking for a sweet, warm, mellow kitty, there’s one waiting for you at Cat Care Society where you can name your price!

That’s right -- November is Adopt-a-Senior Pet Month, so this is the time to bring home a calm, laid-back, loving kitty who just wants to snuggle in your lap -- at a price you choose. Kittens are cute, but they can be exhausting. Senior cats are not as demanding.

They are less likely to climb the curtains or holiday tree or chew on your prized possessions. Older cats will give you years of unconditional love and you can give them the best years of their life.

If medical costs are a concern, don’t worry! If you adopt a cat 10 years or older from Cat Care Society, you are eligible for our Perpet-U-Care program, which provides up to $250 worth of annual veterinary care at our clinic to offset medical costs. It’s a great deal for you and for your new kitty!

Cat Care Society is the only Denver metro area shelter to offer this level of care. Wouldn’t you love a mellow, warm kitty cuddling next to you on these cold winter nights? For more information, please contact Abbi Collins, Adoption Manager, or any of our adoption specialists at (303) 239-9680 or visit http://www.catcaresociety.org/adoption_cats.html (look for "Senior" in the age column).

Link to the pdf of Mary Blake's article.

Currently Annabelle, Biscuit, Copper, Haphzibah, Hopalong, Jasper, Krista, Li'l G, Lucky, Maui, McKnight, Metz, Missy, Mo, Moekie, Mr. Digit, Ruby, Shaydee, Spirit, Sue Sioux and Tara are our wonderful group of senior kitties waiting for their forever homes.

InnovatioNews: "Finalists announced for Dec. 6 'Rising Star of the Year' award"

Quoting from the Nov 14th posting:

"The Colorado BioScience Association announced the four finalists selected for the 'Rising Star of the Year' award to be revealed Dec. 6 at CBSA’s Annual Awards Dinner Celebration.

The companies are:

 •InDevR Inc., Boulder
 •Mosaic Biosciences, Aurora and Boulder
•Sophono Inc., Boulder
•Surefire Medical Inc., Westminster

'Our Rising Star award is designated for an emerging company that has announced a major achievement during the year,' said April Giles, CBSA president and CEO."

Link to InnovatioNews

Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Today is CCS Pizza Day at Beau Jo's'

Quoting Carrie Dow in this morning's posting:

"Today, November 14, only the good folks at Beau Jo’s will donate 20% of all pre-tax sales to the Cat Care Society (CCS) of Lakewood. That includes all stores with locations in Arvada, Boulder, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Idaho Springs, and Denver at University Hills.

To make sure the CCS receives proceeds, be sure to present the special CCS flyer to your server when ordering. This fund raiser is also available for To Go orders." Link to the flyer.

Link to the Lakewood Pet Examiner posting about Cat Care Society

Today's Mail: 'I just wanted to write to say how much I love CCS!'

From Christina in Breckenridge:

"I am sitting at home working and my beautiful fluffy gray male cat (Bernie) adopted from CCS has just joined me. When I first adopted him almost 3 years ago he was aloof and preferred solitude. Over time I have watched him become comfortable and happy in his surroundings. He is so loving to all: he grooms our female cat and he loves when my young nephew visits, coming out of the bedroom to greet him and play. Every day I tell him how much he is loved and that we are so blessed to have him.

Thank you to everyone at CCS for taking him in and giving him a second chance. I see the happiness on his face each day."

Link to Cat Care Society's Adoptable Cats

Link to donate at GivingFirst.org - CCS is part of Colorado Gives Day for a second year on Tuesday, December 4!

CBSA Releases Finalists for 'Rising Star of the Year' Company at its Annual Awards Celebration in December

The CBSA has released the finalists for the 'Rising Star of the Year' company 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 emerging company, 'Rising Star of the Year,' include:

1) InDevR, Inc. - Boulder - http://www.indevr.net  

2) Mosaic Biosciences - Aurora and Boulder - http://www.mosaicbio.com

3) Sophono, Inc. - Boulder - http://www.sophono.com

4) Surefire Medical Inc. - Westminster - http://www.surefiremedical.com

"Our Rising Star award is designated for an emerging company that has announced a major achievement during the year," Giles explains. "We're so very proud of our younger bioscience companies in the state and feel it's particularly important to showcase those companies experiencing an outstanding year. We had a number of amazing nominees this year to consider in selecting the finalists, but only one company will win."

Additional awards announced at the dinner include: Lifetime Achievement, Company of the Year, Business Partner of the Year, Educator of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Chairman’s Award.

Tickets and Tables are on sale now: Individual Tickets: $150 each; Reserved Table for Eight: $1,250 (member)/$1,500 (non-member). Register at http://www.cobioscience.com/events-calendar/annual-awards-dinner.

Link to the Business Wire Release

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Wed, Nov. 14th, is Cat Care Society Day at Beau Jo's Pizza's Front Range Locations

Enjoy your favorite Beau Jo's specialty on Tuesday, Nov 14 - click here for a menu - and Cat Care Society earns 20% of every pre-tax sale. Good on take-out too, and be sure to check out Beau Jo's gluten-free options!

Note: You must present this flyer at the time of order to ensure CCS is credited with the sale.

CCS Day applies at locations in Arvada, Boulder, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Idaho Springs, and University Hills.

Print out and bring this flyer with you!

pharmiweb: 'April Giles Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association'

Quoting from yesterday's posting:

"April Giles, Executive Vice President of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) for the past two and a half years, has been named President & CEO following an extensive national executive search conducted by an ad hoc committee of the CBSA Board of Directors. The announcement is made by Steve Orndorff, CBSA Board Chairperson and President/CEO of Ariel Pharmaceuticals."

Link to pharmiweb.com

BCBR: 'Giles named to head bioscience association'

Quoting today's posting by Dallas Heltzell:

"April Giles has been named president and chief executive of the Colorado Bioscience Association after having served as its executive vice president for two and a half years.

Her promotion was announced Wednesday by association board chairman Steve Orndorff, president and chief executive of Ariel Pharmaceuticals.

Giles will succeed Holli Riebel at the association's helm. Riebel resigned in June to become chief operations officer at the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce."

Link to the Boulder County Business Report

NCBR: 'Giles named CEO of Colorado BioScience Association'

Quoting from today's posting:

"April Giles, executive vice president of the Colorado BioScience Association, has been named president and CEO following a national executive search, the nonprofit said Thursday.

Giles replaces Holli Riebel, who resigned in June to accept a position as chief operating officer for the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Meantime, Giles had been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Denver-based life science industry association, which has 350 members.

'I'm passionate about what the bioscience industry has to offer our state," Giles said in a statement. "I value and look forward to growing and strengthening the longstanding relationships I've already developed with our bioscience companies, research institutions, economic development agencies, and other local, regional and national associations in my new and expanded role.'"

Link to the Northern Colorado Business Report

BioSpace: 'April Giles Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association'

Quoting today's posting:

"April Giles, Executive Vice President of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) for the past two and a half years, has been named President and CEO following an extensive national executive search conducted by an ad hoc committee of the CBSA Board of Directors. The announcement is made by Steve Orndorff, CBSA Board Chairperson and President/CEO of Ariel Pharmaceuticals."

Link to biospace.com

Denver Business Journal 'Colorado BioScience Association names Giles CEO'

Quoting today's Denver Business Journal posting:

"The Colorado BioScience Association has named April Giles its new president and CEO.

Giles has been the CBSA’s executive vice president for the last 2½ years. She joined the trade group as director of operations in 2006 and later became VP/administration and operations and later EVP.

She succeeds Holli Riebel, who resigned after two years in the post to become COO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce."

Link to the Denver Business Journal

Denver Post: 'April Giles named CEO of Colorado BioScience Association'

Breaking News posted today:

"April Giles has been named president and chief executive officer of the Colorado BioScience Association, succeeding former CEO Holli Riebel.

Giles had served as executive vice president of the CBSA for the past two and a half years."

Link to the Denver Post website

April Giles Named President and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association

April Giles, Executive Vice President of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) for the past two and a half years, has been named President and CEO following an extensive national executive search conducted by an ad hoc committee of the CBSA Board of Directors.
The announcement is made by Steve Orndorff, CBSA Board Chairperson and President/CEO of Ariel Pharmaceuticals.

"Our search committee worked very hard to find the best qualified person to lead the CBSA into its next phase of growth. In testament to April's tremendous talent and extensive experience in the association management and bioscience industry, we learned the best person for the job was already part of the CBSA leadership team," Orndorff explains.

Giles replaces Holli Riebel, who resigned in June to accept the Chief Operations Officer position at the Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. In the interim, Giles had been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the association.

Link to the Business Wire Posting

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release

Cat Care Society Is Celebrating Denver Arts Week With the Launch of the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats

Friday, November 9, is the official launch of the Cat Care Society's 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats with a Champagne Reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the CCS Shelter, 5787 W. 6th Avenue, for 2013 Artists, Sponsors and other invited guests.

Admission is by invitation and only two artist sponsorships are still available. Call (303) 239-9680, ext 16, for more information about both, if interested.

Denver Arts Week Event Profile

Link to the pdf of the 2013 Artists Inspirations and Designs

Check out the sneak peek at the online gallery:



Link to view the YouTube Slide Show

Colorado Springs: 'Spectranetics profit surges to five-year high'

Quoting from the October 30 Gazette article by Wayne Heilman:

"Spectranetics Corp. reported its highest quarterly profit in more than five years Tuesday on record revenue during the third quarter and raised its sales forecast for the second consecutive quarter.

The Colorado Springs-based medical laser manufacturer boosted earnings by nearly nine times during the July-to-September quarter to $905,000, or 3 cents a share, from $109,000, or 0 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue rose 10 percent during the same period to $35.2 million with strong growth in the use of the company's lasers to remove infected pacemaker leads and clear blockages in leg arteries...

...The gains prompted Spectranetics management to boost its revenue for the year to between $138.5 million and $139.5 million from between $137 million and $139.5 million. The forecast represents a 9 percent to 10 percent gain from last year's sales number.

However, Guy Childs, the company's chief financial officer, repeated a warning he issued in April that a new 2.3 percent excise tax on all medical device sales would wipe out most of the company's profits next year. The tax is part of the landmark Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He repeated the warning, originally made during a panel discussion hosted by the Colorado Bioscience Association, during a conference call with stock analysts."

Link to the Gazette