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The Valley Of Innovation Springfield Biotechnology Summary Report, Center For Economic Development
The Valley Of Innovation Springfield Biotechnology Summary Report, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
The Valley of Innovation is a new industrial region that is being formed as the result of recent technology transfers and significant growth in the biotechnology sector. The region includes part of western Massachusetts along with Central Connecticut and runs from north to south along the I-91 corridor, following the general borders of the Connecticut River Valley. The region extends from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, through Springfield, Massachusetts, and continues past Hartford, Connecticut, to New Haven, and down I-95 towards New York State.
Currently in embryonic form, the region has the potential to grow rapidly. It is nurtured …
Springfield Biotechnology Study, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Springfield Biotechnology Study, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This study investigated the biotechnology industry and the potential for the City of Springfield, Massachusetts to attract and nurture biotechnology firms. To investigate biotechnology location factors, over 20 interviews with experts in biotechnology field were conducted, ten case studies of existing biotechnology centers around the country were analyzed and a literature review was compiled.
Biotechnology And Industrial Development, Center For Economic Development
Biotechnology And Industrial Development, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
Biotechnology is defined by the industry as the commercial application of modern biology. It is a fairly young industry and it recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in 1996. There are over 13,000 biotech companies in the United States which employ over 100,000 people. The main focus of their research includes agricultural, environmental and medical applications. The agricultural sector research is directed towards food, food processing, animal and plant breeding applications. The areas in medical research include pharmaceuticals, gene therapy, medical instruments and medical software. Environmental applications deal with bioremediation, biopesticides and other alternatives to waste removal. The biotech industry is …
Connecticut River 2020 Project: Cost And Economic Impact Analysis, Center For Economic Development
Connecticut River 2020 Project: Cost And Economic Impact Analysis, Center For Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This project addresses the following issues:
1) Analysis of the cost of abating water pollution sources contaminating the Lower Connecticut River for the communities of Agawam, Chicopee, Holyoke, Ludlow, South Hadley, Springfield, and West Springfield.
2) Analysis of the impact of water pollution abatement measures on the economy of Hamden and Hampshire Counties.
3) Analysis of the impact of additional economic development on Hamden and Hampshire Counties resulting from an improved river resource.
4) Assessment and analysis of increased recreational activities resulting from a cleaner river resource.
The research was conducted by the Center for Economic Development at the University …
Land Use Laws And Policies Model Biogenetics Bylaw, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Land Use Laws And Policies Model Biogenetics Bylaw, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Center for Economic Development Technical Reports
This report explains the bylaw that dictates the use of RDNA in the town of Grafton, Massachusetts.