Mark Millar

Founded in 1987, BioForward is a member-driven state association and venture capital investor located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm serves as the voice of Wisconsin's bioscience industry. They advocate on their members behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the best people and support public policy that fosters their continued growth. BioForward also provides member-support services including networking opportunities through a variety of conferences and events, online resources and group purchasing programs. Their members include bioscience companies, universities, non-profit organizations, service providers, as well as state, regional and local government representatives. BioForward was previously known as the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association.

Alcami Corp. Inc, provides chemistry-based outsourcing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It produces pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients from early preclinical development to commercial manufacturing. The company was founded by Michael W. Major in 1999 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.