Tech Council of Maryland to Exhibit at BIO 2008 International Convention

Business Wire,  June 9, 2008  

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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) announced today its participation in the BIO 2008 International Convention to be held June 17 - 20, 2008, in San Diego, California. The BIO International Convention is an annual event held at different locations throughout the United States. The theme for this year's convention is, Heal, Fuel, and Feed the World.

Maryland-based biotech organizations sharing exhibit space with TCM at the convention include: Accelovance, Inc.; Amarex Clinical Research; BioFactura, Inc.; BioTech Primers, Inc.; C3Consulting, Inc.; Clarassance, Inc.; Clinical Research Management, Inc.; MaxCyte, Inc.; STB Lifesaving Technologies, Inc.; and University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute. In addition to these, Maryland tech and bio-tech exhibitors, BioMaryland, of which TCM is a lead partner, is a Double Helix Sponsor of BIO 2008 and will be the sole host of the convention's Gala Reception - the Gaslamp Quarter Block Party.

"One of the primary missions of TCM is to help members, especially small and start up members, achieve higher visibility both in Maryland and throughout the nation," said Ric Zakour, MdBio Division, Executive Director. "The BIO 2008 International Convention gives us the opportunity to direct the world's attention to our members, their work and the great achievements being made in Maryland everyday."

BIO 2008 International Convention will showcase how the biotechnology and life sciences industries are working together to make our world a cleaner and healthier place to live, through new drug developments, clean technologies, and new ways to improve our food supply. This year's convention is expected to attract over 20,000 attendees. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and General Colin L. Powell USA, (Ret.), will be this year's keynote speakers.

For more information about BIO 2008 International Convention please visit www.bio2008.org or contact Sheree Wysocki at swysocki@techcouncilmd.com

The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) is Maryland's largest technology trade association that brings its 500 plus members access to technology industry leaders in Maryland, DC and Virginia. TCM has two divisions, which provide valuable resources and benefits to help businesses succeed. The Tech Alliance serves the advanced technology community and MdBio serves the Maryland biotechnology community. TCM helps the region's technology organizations grow through its membership and activities such as networking events, cost saving programs, and advocacy initiatives. TCM is the preeminent technology professional association for you!

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