Site History: In May 2008, a group of private investors acquired the Albuquerque, New Mexico-based sterile manufacturing business from Catalent Pharma Solutions. The company was renamed OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing.
Reason for Location: OSO has chosen to remain at its inherited location.
Why New Mexico: “As a pharmaceutical manufacturer, we benefit from having access to both national labs and the university. There is access to technical and engineering people. The climate is very moderate; being a mile high, you don’t get extreme heat. And there is a lower cost of living compared with other pharmaceutical hot spots. Overall, it’s very good to be here.”
Site History: Founded in 2002, with intellectual property transferred from the University of Arizona, in a 1,000-square-foot facility in central Tucson. Relocated to a research park in Phoenix operated by the University of Arizona in 2003 and again to a 6,000-square-foot facility near the Phoenix airport in 2005. Moved into 20,000-square-foot manufacturing and R&D space/office space near I-10 highway in 2011 through SBA financing.
Reason for Relocating: Added employees and outgrew initial space.
Why Arizona: “In terms of supporting startups, creating business and investor networks and doing technology transfers, I think Arizona has taken the lead from Texas. The entrepreneurship programs are here now, at schools like Thunderbird and Arizona State. The business-plan competitions are here now. The funding is here. People step in and help you. That’s meant a lot to our growth.”
Site History: Devon was founded in 1971 in Oklahoma City with four employees. In 1985, Devon moved into a 19-story high-rise in downtown Oklahoma City. In 2012, the company opened 50-story Devon Energy Center in downtown Oklahoma City, the city’s tallest building.
Reason for Relocating: Consolidation in larger space.
Why Oklahoma: From Devon corporate web site: “Oklahoma is our home. It has been that way since 1971, when John Nichols and his son Larry founded Devon with four employees in a downtown Oklahoma City office.” Says Richels: “We consider ourselves part of the communities where we operate; and as good a neighbor, it is our responsibility to do business in a way that is compatible with the environment.”
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
