Biotech hot spots

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But while these three behemoths tend to dominate the local biotech industry, Rochester is making a concerted effort to attract small businesses and venture capital firms alike. Current initiatives include the Minnesota BioBusiness Center, a 150,000 square-foot office and laboratory complex that is due to be completed by early 2009, accommodating businesses that want to be close to Rochester's bioscience assets. Business and financial support comes from organizations such as Rochester Area Economic Development Inc., a private-public partnership that focuses on the bioinformatics, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries

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