LI-COR founders among Business Hall of Fame honorees
Bill and Elaine Biggs, co-founders of LI-COR Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, are among this year’s Nebraska Business Hall of Fame honorees. Article by Lincoln Journal Star. Read more
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Sanofi to help manufacture Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, supporting global supply demands
Sanofi, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced they have entered into an agreement with Moderna, under which Sanofi will help manufacture Moderna´s COVID-19 vaccine, supporting the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine supply needs. Read more
Nebraska Patients Celebrate Step Therapy Reform Legislation with Governor Ricketts During Virtual Bill Singing
LB 337 signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts enacts guardrails around insurer practice known as “step therapy.” Read more
Bio Nebraska joins NIAMRRE
Bio Nebraska joins the National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (NIAMRRE) as an associate member. Read more
Omaha Public Power District Announces Contract for Solar Farm
OPPD has signed a contract to build the state’s first solar power plant in eastern Nebraska, just south of Yutan. By Associated Press. Read more
Southeast Community College now offers biotechnology program
Southeast Community College, a member of Bio Nebraska, is now offering a biotechnology program. Story published by Nebraska City News-Press. Read more
Member Spotlight: Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development
For our April Member Spotlight, we talked to the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development about opportunities in Lincoln that make it an attractive location to live and grow a business. Read more
NPPD ranks first among peer utilities in safety
NPPD, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that they have earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices during 2020, ranking first among similar sized utilities. Read more