Biothera Recognized as One of Minnesota's Top Technology Companies
Company Named Finalist for Eighth Annual Tekne Awards
EAGAN, MN – October 5, 2007 – Biothera, the immune health company, was named as a Small and Growing Company finalist in the biotechnology category for the 2007 Tekne Awards, which recognize Minnesota’s outstanding technology achievements and leaders.
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), in partnership with LifeScience Alley and Minnesota Technology, Inc., present the Tekne Awards annually to Minnesota’s best and brightest in technology innovation, development, education, commercialization and management. The awards ceremony will be held November 1 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
"It is gratifying to be honored again as a Tekne Award finalist,” said Richard G. Mueller, Biothera president and chief executive officer. “The nomination is a tribute to our employees who continue to advance the science of immune system enhancement in ways that could have a dramatic impact on human health.”
"The Tekne Awards have celebrated the growth of Minnesota’s technology-based companies for nearly a decade and continue to recognize those who make groundbreaking contributions as technology continues to change and expand,” said Kate Rubin, president of MHTA. “With the quantity and quality of award entries increasing significantly again in 2007, this year’s award finalists prove that Minnesota is a hotbed for outstanding achievement and innovation in technology.”
On Nov. 1, one recipient from a pool of three finalists will be named in 16 categories at the Awards ceremony. Award categories recognize leaders and technology businesses that are small and growing (with annual revenues under $50 million) and established (with annual revenues of $50 million or more).
About Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) accelerates the growth, sustainability and global competitiveness of Minnesota's technology-based economy through public policy advocacy, member collaboration and education, and community outreach. MHTA is the only membership organization that represents Minnesota’s entire technology-based economy. MHTA members include organizations of every size − involved in virtually every aspect of technology creation, production, application and education in Minnesota. MHTA works in partnership with AeA, which represents Minnesota's technology organizations nationally. Find out more online at www.mhta.org.
About Biothera, the Immune Health Company
Biothera is a biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health. The company is developing pharmaceuticals that engage the innate immune system to fight cancer. Biothera also manufactures and markets food-grade ingredients that support healthy immune function to the nutritional supplement, functional food, cosmetic and animal nutrition markets.
Contact:
David Walsh
VP, Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606