The funds donated to the Red Cross of Sri Lanka will be used to
construct 2 new preschools .
Mary Ann Bauer, Administrator of the G.

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the state's chapter of the national Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO),
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"Many members of both organizations have asked about combining
the organizations' efforts as our industries are demonstrating convergence,"
said Ray Frost, executive director of MNBIO.com or call BNI
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" The two groups share about 45 member organizations resulting in a
combined membership of 550.org or call 952-542-3077 .

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Founded in 1984, Medical Alley is a non-profit trade association comprised
of over 400 member organizations in the health care industry.

Misner, who has authored best-selling business books, such as Masters of
Networking and Masters of Success, and his wife were recently named
Humanitarians of the Year by a Southern California charity.

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Medical Alley(R) and MNBIO Merger Announced

mnbio.S .) recently released $57,000
collected for relief efforts from members and Directors who represent almost a
dozen nations. Allowing one person
per profession to join local chapters which meet once a week, the organization
has locations in 23 countries.
For more information about BNI or how you can contribute through the
BNI-Misner Foundation, you may go to their website at http://www .

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"We have been receiving donations from all over the world as our
members rally behind this cause," states BNI Founder and CEO, Dr.3 million
referrals to each other last year.

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The merger is being positively viewed by members of Medical Alley and
MNBIO with the boards of both organizations and MNBIO's membership voting for
the merger. For information about Medical Alley, visit
http: //www.

BNI Makes $57K Donation to Tsunami Relief

Ivan Misner. The donations the BNI-Misner Foundation has collected are being
given to the following organizations: $10,000, Disaster Emergency Commission;
$1,820, Samaritan's Purse; $1,200, U.
"We have less and less public funding for youth activities , so there is a
definite need in this area, that's why the foundation focuses on it. Currently
we have requests from Northwest groups for the next twelve months totaling
over $200,000," Bauer said . Joe's, said, "Thanks to our customers, who continue to buy
the great products we sell, G.

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, Another international corporation
has weighed in with a large contribution to the Southeast Asia tsunami relief
effort. Commission for UNICEF; $45,000, Red
Cross of Sri Lanka. The foundation also supports regional
programs working to improve environmental quality as it relates to outdoor
activities for Northwest residents. This year the
tournament raised over $185,000. In 2005, G. Joe's expects to
generate sales in excess of $210 million.

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MINNEAPOLIS, A merger was announced today between
Medical Alley, the Minnesota health care trade association, and MNBIO, the
Minnesota biotechnology association.

G.I. Joe's Foundation Raises Over $500 000 in Its First Three Years - Makes 152 Grants in Previous Twelve Months to Help Northwest Youth

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Medical Alley and MNBIO have a
shared interest in life sciences and biosciences and in supporting the growth
of the industry. The
Association's mission is to serve as a collaborative forum that promotes an
environment to enhance innovation in health care. After the tsunami struck the
region last December, the BNI-Misner Charitable Foundation made an appeal for
donations.
Of the $57,000."

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the Southeast Asia Tsunami Relief Effort

UPLAND, Calif. Misner in California., "It's about the kids," said
Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.

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According to Don Gerhardt, president and CEO of Medical
Alley, "Combining Medical Alley and MNBIO was a logical way to achieve
coordination of effort and focus.
"BNI teaches its business members that givers gain, in life and in
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For information about MNBIO, visit http://www. U.00 collected, $45,000.

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" The national BIO organization has also provided a letter of
support and Medical Alley will be the official state affiliate of BIO going
forward .

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BNI is an international business referral organization which provides
word-of-mouth marketing to its members worldwide.
BNI was started in 1985 by Dr. Members of BNI passed over 3. Their organization
has places similar value on reaching out to others, as evidenced by their
support of the tsunami relief effort.I.I.

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The expanded focus of the merged organization will be human health , industrial
and agricultural bioscience.00 was presented to the Red Cross of
Sri Lanka.
A five-person Board of Directors administers the foundation and makes
grants, which provide support to youth teams, outdoor clubs and
community-based programs designed to improve the lives of youth in the areas
where G. Joe's Foundation.I.

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"Medical Alley and MNBIO have
always been supportive of each other's activities so the merger was a natural
progression. Don Gerhardt will be the CEO
of the new organization and Ray Frost will serve as senior vice president.bni.

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This press release distributed by PRWEB ( http: //www.com ), a
service of eMediawire. Joe's, a chain of sports + auto stores
based in Wilsonville , OR, as he announced that the G.

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Merger discussions began around the convergence of bioscience and medical
technology and the need to develop a single voice for the biosciences for
members of both non-profit organizations. We think a single voice and a concentrated
effort will produce more actionable results for the industry in the state and
region. The response we have received shows us that our members understand
what that means," Misner goes on to say.I.

Joe's and our suppliers are able to support
the G. Joe's is a privately held full line retailer of sporting goods and
automotive products, headquartered in Wilsonville, OR.

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The newly merged organization will be called Medical Alley until a revised
mission is developed and a new name is defined. Medical Alley membership
includes medical technology manufacturers, health plans/insurers,
pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, hospitals and clinics,
academic/research institutions, and health care service and consulting
companies of all sizes.org or call 651-265-7840 . Misner and his wife, Elisabeth, who is also the
Foundation Administrator, were able to personally present a check to the Red
Cross of Sri Lanka representative and BNI Director, Marjan Manzil (photo
attached). WILSONVILLE, Ore.

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This is one of the only membership organizations
in the country that serves this converged audience and delivers such a
comprehensive offering of services and benefits .-based BNI (Business Network Int'l. Joe's Foundation, stated that
there were 152 grants made in the last year that reached over 100,000 youth.
Grants to local organizations have funded school athletic field lighting, team
uniforms, scouting activities, the Children's Cancer Association, Boys and
Girls Clubs, and Special Olympics, among others. Joe's vendors and employees was
created to increase the funding for the G. Joe's Foundation.

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MNBIO serves as the eyes, ears and voice of biotechnology in Minnesota. Joe's stores are located.
Foundation Director Ron Menconi, Vice President of Merchandising and
Marketing at G. It's a successful partnership that benefits the
communities where we do business .

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It is expected that the merger will be
completed by March 1, 2005.S. Joe's Foundation
established just three years ago has to date made donations totaling over
$500,000.