Other Events
In addition to monthly Shared Interest Group (SIG) programming, LifeScience Alley offers a variety of specialized programming, designed to build on our current educational and networking opportunities. These events can be found on our Programs & Events Calendar under the Event Type "Other Events". We currently offer the following program series:
Small Business Leaders' Forum - NEW!
Breakthrough Series
Crossroads Series
Alley Institute Scholarship Golf Tournament
Small Business Leaders' Forum - NEW!
Leaders of small scientific businesses are invited to meet on the last Wednesday of each month (November-different date, December-no meeting) to share best practices that will help both you and your organization grow. The breakfast meetings will provide leaders of small life science firms with an opportunity to network with each other and hear from seasoned experts about issues uniquely affecting heads of emerging companies.
The next Small Business Leaders' Forum will be on Wednesday, February 27, at University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) from 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Please visit the Programs & Events calendar for more information.
2008 sponsorships are SOLD OUT. For more information about the program or sponsorships, contact Dana Boyle at (952) 746-3820 or 
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Crossroads Series
The mission of our Crossroads Series is: To bring together leaders from all aspects of the life sciences and provide a forum for them to learn about broad-reaching trends in life sciences and health care, as well as to enter into multi-faceted dialogues on key issues. The outcome is for participants to:
- Understand implications of an issue for their aspect of the industry
- Play a leadership role in shaping how it affects their organization
- Collaborate more fully to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities
- Learn how technologies from one industry can be successfully be applied to another
- Share key resources in the true spirit of "knowledge-bridging"
- Help advance Minnesota's life science industry at the national or global level
Please check back for information on the 2008 Crossroads Series programs, or view the 2008 Calendar of Events for general timing.
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Breakthrough Series
LifeScience Alley has joined with the Office of Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota to create an unparalleled model of academic-industry cooperation. The purpose of this continuing series is to spotlight University of Minnesota research and to effectively connect the University with the medical technology industry and healthcare. LifeScience Alley with its more than 500 industry-wide member organizations is unmatched anywhere in the country. We have a unique opportunity to link world-class research with world-class medical technology, and we intend to build, strengthen, and sustain strong effective relationships through education and networking.
Please check back for more information on the 2008 Breakthrough Series programs, or view the 2008 Calendar of Events for general timing.
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Alley Institute Scholarship Golf Tournament
For two decades, the Scholarship Golf Tournament has provided a terrific opportunity for team building, networking, and fund-raising. The Alley Institute Scholarship Golf Tournament is designed to raise money to help students pursue life sciences careers. We use a scramble format so players of all abilities can participate, and the day concludes with an awards banquet where players can network. Alley Institute is committed to provide actionable solutions to help increase the awareness of career options in the life sciences, and to help ease the work force shortage in these specialized fields. Raising funds through the Scholarship Golf Tournament is a tangible way to make a difference in this effort.
The 2008 Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held September 8 at the Golden Valley Country Club. View sponsorship information.
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