Industry Expertise: Biosciences

What do the Alliant Energy states have that benefit a biotech company?

Here’s a quick look at just a few of the advantages of doing business in the Alliant Energy states:

• State-of-the-art university research and development training centers with strong programs in biotechnology and computer science.

• Well-educated and productive work force with professional/technical skills in microbiology, chemistry, engineering and computer science.

• Strong biotechnology industry presence.

• Access to agricultural resources necessary for testing
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• Low business taxes.

• Reliable energy and modern infrastructure.

• Quality of life with short commutes and an abundance of leisure activities.

• Biotech and research parks near world-class universities.

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