Earmark - Memphis MSA Biologistics Study

Agency:		Department of Health and Human Services
Bureau:		Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Account:		Program management (75-0511)
Certifying Official:		Director, Division of Budget Formulation
Contact Information:		http://WWW.HHS.GOV 202-720-3210

Memphis MSA Biologistics Study

1 recipient will receive $496,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

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Description: The Memphis Bioworks Foundation plans to conduct a study on developing the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) into a major distribution center for biotechnology and biomedical products. The study will analyze the regional economic context, assets, and needs, and will provide recommendations that, when implemented, are expected to result in technological improvements, cost savings, and improved coordination in distribution, warehousing and communications.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Memphis Biotech Foundation (62-1858660 (EIN))	$496	Program Management	Non-Profit	20 S. Dudley Street Suite 900 Memphis, TN
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Citation

Source: Appropriations Statute

Reference: Public Law 108-447

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Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $500,000 is available for Memphis Biotech Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, to develop a biologistics network in Mississippi and Tennessee

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Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007