Free Workshop Will Address ‘Biomedical Emergence in the East Bay’

Surging growth of the biomedical industry in the East Bay and how companies can learn about opportunities and develop partnerships will be the focus of a free workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, March 30 at Hayward City Hall, 777 B St. Signups can be made at www.hayward.org.

The event is hosted by the Biomedical Manufacturing Network, the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Hayward, with additional support from Baxter International, the Eden Area ROP, and the STEM Institute at California State University, East Bay. Hayward has more than 400 companies in biotechnology, biomedicine, and the life sciences, according to the city’s Economic Development Department.

The event will address how the East Bay biomedical industry is growing and the integration of industries and resources unique to the region. Emerging technologies and opportunities for companies, the workforce, investors and educators will be discussed. Company representatives, inventors, investors, job-seekers, educators, students and policy makers are invited.

“Attendees will learn how they can benefit and play a role in the emergence of this industry,” said Gregory Theyel, director of the Biomedical Manufacturing Network. The organization offers manufacturing business assistance, technology transfer, and education to grow the biomedical industry cluster.

Speakers will include Dr. Theyel, Hayward Mayor Barbara Halliday, and Alvin Jeong of Baxter International. More presenters will be added.

Program

9:30 a.m. – Doors open

Chamber staff and volunteers to handle check-in and collect business cards that will be used for door prizes at the event end. (doorprizes?)

10:00 a.m.: Hayward Chamber of Commerce - President & CEO Kim Huggett will introduce:

10:05 a.m.: Hayward Mayor Barbara Halliday and City of Hayward Economic Development Specialist Paul Nguyen

Alvin Jeong, Baxter International, member of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, will introduce:

10:15 a.m Gregory Theyel, Ph.D. Director, Biomedical Manufacturing Network 

(He will have a couple of experts to assist in the presentation)