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Don't Miss the BioDistrict New Orleans Tour at the AURP International Conference The Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District (GNOBEDD), now referred to as BioDistrict New Orleans, is a state-enabled economic development district (with taxing and bonding authority) that was created by the State of Louisiana in 2005 and charged with the responsibility of growing both the programmatic and physical development components of the biosciences sector of the New Orleans economy. The 1,500-acre district spans the downtown and Mid-City areas of New Orleans, bounded by Earhart Boulevard, Carrollton Avenue, Loyola Avenue and Iberville Street. The BioDistrict is focused on the development of a biosciences industry in New Orleans that will provide world-class biosciences research and development; local, regional, and global healthcare delivery; and stable, high-paying jobs for professionals, managers and workers representing a wide range of skills. Through partnerships among major educational and research institutions, private companies, government agencies and independent foundations, BioDistrict New Orleans will create opportunities for workforce training and research needed to build a successful biosciences industry. Read more. What's Happening in New Orleans Monday, April 18th marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the new University Medical and a step towards a new economic opportunities for New Orleans. The University Medical Center and VA hospital, as well as other projected developments in the BioDistrict, will create or save approximately 5,500 permanent jobs in the first five years of operations and create an environment for unprecedented outside investment in New Orleans. Read more.
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