German State of Hessen, Europe`s Center for Life Science, Participates at the BIO International Conference, Chicago, May 3-6, 2010

Meet with Professor Dr. Theo Dingermann, Hessen Spokesperson for Biotech, Johann
Wolfgang Goethe-University, Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology - BioCenter,
Frankfurt, Germany
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--
Smart life science companies locate to Hessen, a leading economic growth engine
in Europe. Hessen, with Frankfurt at its core, is the ideal base from which
biotechnology and service companies can access a most dynamic market. While at
BIO 2010, May 3-6, 2010, the Hessen Team will be meeting with companies
interested in expanding to Germany/Europe to discuss the region`s advantages and
cost-free expert location advisory services.

Representing Hessen at BIO 2010, will be Professor Dr. Theo Dingermann, Johann
Wolfgang Goethe-University, Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology - BioCenter in
Frankfurt; Kristina L. Garcia, Managing Director, Hessen`s U.S. Office for
Economic Development; Dr. Detlef Terzenbach and Dr. Thomas Niemann of Hessen
Agentur, Wiesbaden.

Also, on May 5, 2010, the German State of Hessen will host its annual Executive
BIO Business Breakfast at the BIO International 2010 in Chicago, IL. Bringing
together executives from innovative companies from Hessen and North American,
representatives of leading research institutions, state industry associations,
and government agencies, it is an opportune occasion for valuable information
exchange and insightful business discussions.

Scientists and business people appreciate Hessen, a uniquely international
business location in the heart of Europe with a global perspective. Hessen`s
biotechnology cluster encompasses about 225 companies, produces Euro 5 billion
in annual revenue and employs about 19,000 people. Hessen offers proximity to
strategic partners, suppliers and clients such as Aventis Pharma, Degussa,
Fresenius or Merck and SMEs, such as Biotest, B. Braun Biotech and Stada plus
access to regional partners and companies in Frankfurt, Frankfurt RheinMain,
Darmstadt, and Wiesbaden - Centers for Science & Innovation.

Established in 2007, the German State of Hessen U.S. Office for Economic
Development is a government agency for foreign direct investment. It offers free
location advisory services to support North American businesses to successfully
set up and expand in Hessen. It is a subsidiary of the Hessian Ministry for
Economics, Transport, Urban and Regional Development - www.invest-in-hessen.com

German State of Hessen
U.S. Office for Economic Development
Kristina L. García, 212-703-5566
Managing Director
kristina.garcia@hessen-agentur.de
www.invest-in-hessen.com

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