Locating in Wisconsin There are many advantages to locating in Wisconsin.  BIOPONS has focused on the Greater Madison area, a strongly growing biotechnology cluster developing around the University of Wisconsin.  We work closely but not exclusively with the City of Fitchburg (less than 15 minutes from the UW campus and State Capitol), home to Thermo-Electron, Promega and Brukner-AXS and younger companies.  BIOPONS works closely with the whole biotechnology community, including the Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Devices Association, local and state government, to help companies evaluate the pros and cons of locating to this area and to establish operations here. Good range of options for facilities Diverse range of educated and trained technical workers - with low turnover, excellent work ethic Reasonable cost of operations, lower than the East and West Coast biotech clusters Strong support network of service suppliers Supportive local and state government - financial assistance Superb quality of life (Forbes #1 Best Place, 2004, and many other awards Major cities nearby - Milwaukee and Chicago Milwaukee, home to GE Healthcare, is also developing strongly, with the Medical College of Wisconsin, UW and other insitutions providing technology, new ventures, great science and an educated and trained workforce.