The Top 100 People in Bioenergy: The List
December 26, 2011 - In Florida, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack headed the “Top 100 People in Bioenergy” as voted by the readers of Biofuels Digest and the Digest’s editorial board, just edging out BP Biofuels chief Philip New, and the heads of Raizen, POET, Solazyme and Amyris.
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Indian Agtech Company to Establish U.S. Headquarters in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO, August 9, 2011 - - Governor Jay Nixon and BRDG Park President Sam Fiorello, today announced an international addition to the roster of innovative plant science tenants at the BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG Park, pronounced "bridge") at the Danforth Plant Science Center. BRDG Park's new tenant, SyMyco, is a subsidiary of Symbiotic Sciences
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Showcase concludes with experts on Brazil and Gene Sequencing
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 26, 2011 - Brazil is amply ready to meet the predicted global shortfall in food commodities as it embraces agricultural technology, the head of BrazilÕs first credit rating agency said at the Ag Innovation Showcase
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Ag Showcase Panel on New Tools in Plant Genetics
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 24, 2011 - Among the exciting new technologies that could revolutionize plant science is a process that will make crops disease resistant year after year, plant science experts said at the Ag Innovation Showcase
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BRDG tenant Novus Addresses Economics at Ag Showcase
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 23, 2011 - Financial innovation and reforms are key to strengthening the economies of emerging markets and providing the risk management tools for farmers and food processors to adopt innovative sustainable agricultural practices.
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Economic Forum at Ag Showcase Focuses on Supply & Demand
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 23, 2011 - Global demand for major grains, such as maize, rice, and wheat, is projected to increase by nearly 48 percent from 2000-2025 and by 70 percent between 2000 and 2050, according to research presented by Mark Rosegrant, who delivered the Ag Economic Forum Keynote during the 2011 Ag Innovation Showcase held at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis on the opening day of the two-day conference, May 23-24.
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BRDG tenant Novus wins national award.
ST. LOUIS, MO, May 17, 2011 - A customer inventory management system integrating satellite communications and remote monitoring technology has earned Novus International the first-ever Information Technology Innovation Award sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). Novus received the award during ceremonies at its global headquarters in St. Louis, and immediately donated the awardÕs $1,000 cash prize to the Global 4-H Knowledge Platform project.
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Cutting-Edge Scientific Enterprises Interact at BRDG Park
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis is perfectly positioned for global leadership in agricultural research.
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AG Innovation On Display at 3rd Annual International Showcase
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Panels and Keynote Speakers for Third Annual Ag Innovation Showcase Focus on Agricultural Solutions to Global Crises in Food Production and Security, Environmental and Energy Concerns
St. Louis, MO, May 3, 2011 - A robust schedule of panels and keynote addresses featuring an international "who's who" of speakers from leading agricultural businesses, venture capital and investment firms, and research institutions, will engage in active discussion, providing new insights and perspectives at the Ag Innovation Showcase
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A Walk in the (Research) Park - Biorefining Magazine
St. Louis, April 25, 2011 - Research and development parks, innovation centers and small-business incubators have long been a part of the U.S. industrial landscape.
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BRDG Park at Danforth Plant Science Center Adds HighQuest Partners
St. Louis, March 21, 2011 - BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG Park, "bridge") announced that HighQuest Partners, a strategic advisory and management consulting services firm, will move its St. Louis office to Building I at the plant and life science research park at the Danforth Plant Science Center.
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Allied Blending to move into BRDG Park
St. Louis, March 17, 2011 - Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc., a Keokuk, Iowa-based food blends and ingredients manufacturer, plans to open a research lab at the BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG Park, "bridge") at the Danforth Plant Science Center.
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Allied Blending Establishing Lab at BRDG Park at Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, March 15, 2011 - BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG Park, "bridge") announced that Allied Blending & Ingredients, Inc. will establish a specialty research lab in Building I at the plant and life science research park at the Danforth Plant Science Center. Allied Blending, a multi-dimensional manufacturer of a wide range of value-added food blends and ingredients sold to food companies worldwide, is based in Keokuk, Iowa.
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Monsanto Acquires Agricultural Technology Leader Divergence, Inc.
St. Louis, February 22, 2011 - Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced that it has acquired Divergence, Inc., a privately-held St. Louis-based biotechnology research and development company. Divergence's current focus is its work with parasitic nematodes, including developing biotechnology traits for nematode control and nematicides with novel modes of action and superior safety profiles.
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Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, Establishes Labs for Research and Development at BRDG Park
St. Louis, December 7, 2010 - BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG ÒbridgeÓ) announced that Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, a subsidiary of Novus International, Inc., has established laboratory and office space for its Stratum Nutrition and Arenus divisions in Building 1 at the plant and life science research park at the Danforth Plant Science Center.
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STLCC Center for Plant and Life Sciences Assists with Project that Could Impact Wine Industry
St. Louis, November, 2010 - A local scientist and a Missouri wine producer have developed a processing agent that potentially could have a major impact on the wine industry, thanks in part to a few pieces of equipment and the staff at St. Louis Community College's Center for Plant and Life Sciences at the Bio-Research Development and Growth (BRDG) Park, on the campus of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center...
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Assistant Secretary of Commerce Impressed by Danforth Center's Mission and Approach
St. Louis, Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 - The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez paid a visit to the Danforth Center on Tuesday, November 16 while he was in St. Louis to attend a conference of the Chicago and Denver EDA regional offices....
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Global Patent Group LLC Moves to BRDG Park at Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, October 29, 2010 - BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG Park, "bridge") announced that Global Patent Group LLC has moved its life sciences and pharmaceutical focused patent law firm to Building I at the plant and life science research park at the Danforth Plant Science Center....
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Divergence Receives St. Louis County’s 2010 Dr. William D. Phillips Technology Award
St. Louis, September 1, 2010 - Divergence, Inc., a leader in the discovery of products for the control of parasites and other pests in agriculture and medicine, was honored to be named the recipient of the 2010 Dr. William D. Phillips Technology Award by the St. Louis County Economic Council...
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BRDG Park Tenant, Phycal LLC, Selected by U.S. Department of Energy to Convert Captured CO2 Emissions from Industrial Sources into Fuel, Plastics and Other Products
St. Louis, August 5, 2010 - Phycal LLC, which has its algae biotechnology laboratory at BioResearch & Development Growth Park (BRDG Park) at the Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, was one of six organizations selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for a special project...
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Secretary of Agriculture Visits BRDG Park
St. Louis, June 4, 2010 - United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, visited BRDG Park in early June with Congressman Russ Carnahan...
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BRDG Park Promotes Worldwide Agriculture Entrepreneurs Connections by Establishing Global Agtech Investors Network (GAIN)
St. Louis, May 27, 2010 - BioResearch & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center, announced the establishment of Global Agtech Investors Network (GAIN).
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Ag Showcase Has Big Growth Spurt in Second Year
St. Louis, May 26, 2010 - The second annual Ag Innovation Showcase, sponsored by BRDG Park and others in May at the Danforth Plant Science Center, built on the great foundation of the first Showcase in May 2009, which had been widely praised by attendees and presenters alike...
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Biofuel Venture Phycal LLC Establishes Algae Biotechnology Laboratory at BRDG Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, May 12, 2010 - BioResearch and Development Growth Park (BRDG pronounced “bridge”) at the Danforth Plant Science Center announced that Phycal LLC has leased 2800 sq. ft. for its algae biotechnology laboratory...
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Global Ag-Tech Conference Provides Forum for Leading Investors, Industry Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Explore Commercialization Opportunities
St. Louis, April 29, 2010 - Focused on spotlighting commercial investment opportunities and scientific advances from around the world in ag-bio, food and nutrition, biofuels, sustainable materials...
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Ag Innovation Showcase Announces Special Program on Algae to Biofuel: A Practical Solution to Energy
St. Louis, March 1, 2010 - The Ag Innovation Showcase, the leading global conference for agriculture industry leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors, has announced a special preview program...
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BRDG Park Sets Environmental Standard for Laboratory Research Facilities for Plant and Life Science Companies
St. Louis, January 18, 2010 - Building I at BioResearch & Development Growth Park (BRDG Park) at the Danforth Plant Science Center (in St. Louis County, Missouri) has become one of the only laboratory...
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Dr. Jerry Caulder Addresses I.P.M.B. Attendees at BRDG Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, November, 2009 - Coinciding with the recent International Plant Molecular Biology Congress (IPMB) held in St. Louis, Dr. Jerry Caulder was the featured speaker...
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Governor Jay Nixon Praises Grand Opening of Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, July 1, 2009 - World-class facility designed to enhance collaborations at international center of plant and life sciences research...
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Economic Hard Times Spur Focus and Opportunity for Ag Innovation as Government, Big Business and Investors Seek Partnerships
St. Louis, April 21, 2009 - The economy may be in the tank, but it is accelerating activity and partnerships in agricultural innovation...
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Four Anchor Tenants Announced for BRDG-Park
At The Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, April 14, 2009 - In a tight economy, 60 percent of space leased before opening...
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Speakers Announced for Ag Innovation Showcase
St. Louis, April 14, 2009 - With an emphasis on stimulating strategic agribusiness deals and gaining insight on future agricultural trends, the Ag Innovation Showcase will feature an elite group of speakers and presenters...
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Olympic Medalist Named Business Development Officer
St. Louis, April 2, 2009 - Mark Gorski, a 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist and international marketing professional, has been named Business Development Officer for Bio-Research and Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center...
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April 1 Deadline for Entrepreneurs To Present New Technologies To Top Scientific Investors at Ag Innovation Showcase
St. Louis, March 16, 2009 – Connecting entrepreneurs with leading companies and investors in ag community...
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BRDG Park to Host Ag Innovation Showcase: Bringing Together Leading Investors and Top Science-Based Entrepreneurs
St. Louis, February 12, 2009 – Leading biotech companies and VC’s to discuss deals, Commercializing scientific advances and more...
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New Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park Wins 2008 Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award
St. Louis, December 03, 2008 – The Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center, a new bio-park campus for plant and life sciences research and commercial development, has received a 2008 Outstanding Local Government Achievement Award...
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Board of Directors Announced for New Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, September 22, 2008 – The Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center, a new bio-park for plant and life sciences research and commercial development, has appointed 11...
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Fiorello Appointed First President of New Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis, August 25, 2008 – The Bio-Research & Development Growth (BRDG) Park at the Danforth Plant Science Center, a new bio-park for plant and life sciences research and commercial development, announced that Sam Fiorello...
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