Southern Growth Policies Board

Each year, Southern Growth Policies Board honors Southern initiatives that are improving economic opportunities and quality of life in the region. The 2009 Innovator Awards will be chosen from creative initiatives in the region that encourage economic opportunities relating to bio-products, alternative energy, and/or energy efficiency. Innovator Awards are presented annually to one organization in each of Southern Growth's thirteen member states, and winners are recognized at Southern Growth's Annual Conference. The deadline for nominations is October 17, 2008 so fill out a nomination form now!

To learn more about the criteria for this year's Innovator Awards and to fill out a nomination form, go to www.southern.org/innovators/innovators.shtml.

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Southern Growth Policies Board Conference on Youth: the Real Future of the South ended after three days of exciting speakers and thought-provoking discussions. There is no doubt that conference attendees returned home to their respective states with new ideas on how to engage and involve one of our most important resources—youth and young adults. Click here and find out more about the conference and to download available presentation materials from the conference speakers.

DATE SET FOR MID-ATLANTIC BIO CONFERENCE

The 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio conference will be held Oct. 22-24 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, VA. The conference consists of biotech industry leaders talking about their innovations and advances in life sciences. Investors will have an opportunity to learn in depth about the initiatives of individual bioscience companies and research organizations, while exhibitors will have a chance to showcase their capabilities and offerings to industry stakeholders. Keynote speakers include Nobel Laureate Kary Mullis, and Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug administration, Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach. For more information, click here.

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Southern Growth Policies Board, P.O. Box 12293, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: (919) 941-5145, Fax: (919) 941-5594, Email: info@southern.org