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IMDMC BEGINS SEARCH FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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With the recent retirement announcement from IMDMC Executive Director, Kathy Heuer, the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturers Council has released an RFP in search of an Individual or Firm to lead the Association. The RFP is posted on IMDMC's website (www.imdmc.org), or may be downloaded by clicking on the link below.
Intent to submit a bid for the RFP must be submitted to [email protected] no later than June 30, and the bid must be submitted no later than July 15.
For questions or additional information, please contact Kathy Heuer at [email protected] or 260-609-2802. To forward this newsletter to someone you think might be interested, there is a link at the bottom of this newsletter "Forward this email".
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Senator Young visits DePuy Synthes and Paragon Medical this month
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Newly elected U.S. Senator Todd Young,toured both DePuy Synthes, Warsaw, IN and Paragon Medical, Pierceton, IN on a recent stop in NE Indiana. Sen. Young (R-Bloomington, IN), a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, won his seat in the Senate last November to replace retiring Senator Dan Coats.
While at DePuy, the Young toured, then met with leadership to discuss what challenges their company faces in the regulatory world, with the current U.S. tax structure and international issues.
Young was on a break from his regular duties in Washington, and was touring NE Indiana, meeting with leaders in the Medical Device industry.
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t his second stop, Paragon Medical in PIerceton, IN, Young met with CEO and president, Tobias Buck to discuss how contract manufacturing for the medical device industry has become such an important part of the economic footprint of the MedTech ecosystem in Indiana. The issue of workforce development was explored addressed with ideas on how the federal government can help empower companies to invest in apprenticeships within their companies.
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Donnelly Supportive of Innovation
by reintroducing bipartisan legislation to speed up the FDA approval process
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) recently
re-introduced the bipartisan
FDA Regulatory Efficiency Act
, which would allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to bring innovative medical devices to market more quickly.
Donnelly said, "As scientists and innovators across Indiana and our country work to find new cures and therapies, we should be making it easier for them to bring these products safely to those who need them. I'm proud to work with Senator Gardner on this bipartisan legislation to cut through the red tape at the FDA and safely speed up the approval process."
Gardner said, "We need to be providing the FDA with the necessary resources to get lifesaving medical equipment and technologies to market more quickly, while maintaining safety and efficacy. This legislation is part of a continued effort by Republicans and Democrats to make common sense reforms to speed up the FDA approval process to ensure the government is not getting in the way of our medical and science community."
The FDA Regulatory Efficiency Act would help the FDA concentrate on high-priority activities by authorizing third parties to approve quality systems of device companies. Authorized-third parties could only approve changes that do not involve major technology changes or changes in the use of the product. The legislation would still hold companies accountable for their quality systems, while also helping to alleviate the overwhelmed FDA. Donnelly and Gardner first introduced the legislation in October 2015.
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SKILL UP INDIANA!
INNOVATION NETWORK GRANTS
NOW AVALIABLE |
Yesterday, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development issued long-awaited information on their Innovation Network concept. This program, which is officially known as the Skill UP Indiana! Innovation Network grant, will make up to $20 million available over two years to build what are commonly referred to as sector partnerships. In this funding, employers who wish to participate may choose to be the convener of the partnership (lead applicant) or may choose to have another partnership member take on that role.
Yesterday's announcement outlined the timeline for this funding:
Step I: Planning Phase -
Deadline: July 14, 2017. U
p to 40 applicants may be awarded planning grants in this phase.
Step II: Planning Phase Implementation -
Dates: July 17 - October 1, 2017.
Applicants must participate in the planning grant process in which DWD leads the designated employer advisory groups in validating demand, using DWD provided data, and identifying industry challenges and issues.
Step III: Final Proposal -
Deadline: TBD.
Applicants must submit a final proposal. Grantees will be announced and grant-funded activities will begin in early 2018. Successful applicants will create industry focused solutions based on information received and lessons learned during the planning process.
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Cook Medical, Ivy Tech and Zumasys partner to create career-ready coursework
Students from Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington, have collaborated with Cook Medical and Zumasys through real-life computer programming coursework on jBASE, a database management system used by manufacturers worldwide.
Zumasys, a cloud computing platform and owner of jBASE, challenges students with problem-solving projects that prepare the students for careers in manufacturing management at companies like Cook Medical.
The program is art of the My Cook Pathway program, Cook's award-winning education initiative fr current and future employees to grow their careers within the company. Cook's partnership with Ivy Tech to offer direct career pathways through Achieve Your Degree allows participants to earn a certificate in 10 programs including biotechnology, business administration, hospitality and various computing and informatics tracks at no cost to the employees.
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Don't Miss AdvaMed's MedTech Conference this year!!
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The MedTech Conference
2017 Program Pillars
The MedTech Conference,
powered by AdvaMed, is the leading gathering in North America of global medtech executives with regulatory, reimbursement, business development, legal, IP, marketing, quality, compliance, HR and other key responsibilities.
Along with industry leaders, the international conference attracts business development professionals, investors, policy-makers, members of the media, legal experts, consultants, distributors, and other important stakeholders.
More than 2,500 attendees will network, conduct business, gain access to capital and share insights in San Jose, Calif. fromSeptember 25-27. The conference also features world-class plenary speakers, networking, and business development opportunities.
15% Conference Registration discount for IMDMC members when you use the code SPO17
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Quote of the Month: Seth Godin
"Instead of wondering when our next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from."
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NEW YORK VENTURE SUMMIT
"Where Innovation Meets Capital"
presented by youngStartup Ventures
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Whether you're a startup seeking capital and exposure, or an investor seeking new deals,
The New York Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures - is the event of the year you won't want to miss.
A highly productive venture conference,
The New York Venture Summit is dedicated to showcasing VCs, Corporate VCs and angel investors committed to funding early stage and emerging companies.
This exclusive venture summit will bring together over 500 Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers and CEOs of venture backed, emerging and early stage companies; will feature more than 50 VCs on interactive panels; presentations from more than 50 Top Innovators and high-level networking opportunities.
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*IMDMC
has made special arrangement for our members to receive a special discount of 10% off the existing "early bird" rates.
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To Register now and receive the special discount as well as take advantage of the "Early bird" discount rate, use the link below and enter discount code "
IMDMCVIP
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click here.
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As members of IMDMC, your companies are important to us. If you have company news you would like IMDMC to share, please send me an email. Both Corporate and Associate Members are encouraged to company
announcements and profiles,or op-ed's. Please limit your copy to 500 words or less and submit to [email protected].
We
look forward to highlighting all of our member companies!
Sincerely,
Kathy Heuer
Executive Director
IMDMC
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