Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett accepted the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s 2013 governor award for his work supporting the growth of the life science industry in the state. He was presented with the award at the biotech industry conference in Chicago Tuesday.
Among the initiatives Corbett was credited with was his move in 2011 to assemble a Life Sciences Leadership Advisory Council that included members of the Pennsylvania legislature, the administration, academia, industry and the investment community, to develop a 10-year strategic plan to strengthen the industry.
BIO CEO Jim Greenwood credited Corbett with “positioning Pennsylvania as a valued leader within the industry.” He said Corbett has enhanced the business environment in the state to support research and development, as well as growing innovation companies facing significant start-up costs.
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Corbett was also recognized for his support of the state’s three Life Science Greenhouses that have aided in the creation of 32 new bioscience firms in the past two years.
“By supporting initiatives that stimulate growth within the industry — from helping entrepreneurs quickly transform ideas into commercial products to supporting the establishment and expansion of biotech companies — we are ensuring the biotech economy will continue to grow and flourish in Pennsylvania,” Corbett said in a statement.
