Regional/National Resources
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
BIO is the world’s largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. Its mission is to be the champion of biotechnology and the advocate for member organizations—both large and small.
Biotechnology Industry Organization
1201 Maryland Avenue, SW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20024
202.962.9200 (p)
202.488.6301 (f)
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Disaster Recovery Unit
The Disaster Recovery Unit is within the Division of Administration’s Office of Community Development is dedicated to helping Louisiana’s citizens recovery from hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike. As the state’s central point for hurricane recovery, the OCD-DRU manages the most extensive rebuilding effort in American history, working closely with local, state and federal partners to ensure that Louisiana recovers safer, stronger and smarter than before.
1201 N. Third Street, Ste. 7-210
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Local: (225) 342-7000
Toll Free: (800) 354-9548
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Many important health and medical discoveries of the last century resulted from research supported by NIH. Click here to see information on NIH’s grant offerings.
Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.
For additional resources specific to economic development and entrepreneurial support, check out our Economic Development Partners.