Recognizing that the life science and biotechnology cluster is powerful and unlike any other industry, the Recruitment and Retention Committee is responsible for the growth, recruitment and incubation of life science and biotechnology-based companies. Members will also work with local companies to assist with expansion plans. In order to attract new business investment, this committee will focus on workforce and capital development, as well as other business concerns.

OBJECTIVES

• Work with universities and various educational institutions to develop and attract talent to the region, particularly scientists and engineers creating new knowledge pipelines.
• Promote actions that will lead to new business development and partnering opportunities in the life science and biotechnology community.
• Identify developers in the industry who can potentially invest to help recruit new companies to the region.
• Identify synergies; determine who to chase; find elements to help connect the dots for companies in this sector.
• Connect with individuals and companies, such as University of Central Florida's Technology Incubator, Alexandria, EFI and ISPE.
• Assist in commercialization and technology transfer of intellectual property from academic and research institutions, emphasizing commercialization to regional companies.
• Support academic and research institutions in identifying opportunities for resource sharing or obtaining new, regional resources and partnerships with the private sector.