BIO 2006 is Concluding

Chuck Zimmerman

Team Rhea & KaiserThe BIO 2006 convention concludes this evening with a final reception. It’s time to shut down for now. I’ll be travelling most of tomorrow so keep an eye out for some more BIO coverage. I’ve got more interviews and pictures to share.

I want to say a big thank you here to my sponsor, Rhea & Kaiser Marketing and Communications. Pictured (l-r) are Scott McClure, Steve Rhea, Deron Johnson and Kim Cooke. This has been a fun project.

If you want to learn more about it and why R&K sponsored my coverage you can listen to my interview with Deron which is this week’s ZimmCast. You can listen to my interview with Deron here: Listen To MP3 Deron Johnson Interview (10 min MP3)

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Agencies, Audio

Interview With BIO CEO

Chuck Zimmerman

James GreenwoodThe President & CEO of BIO is Jim Greenwood. Prior to the end of BIO 2006 I sat down with him to talk about how this year’s conference stacks up in comparison to others.

He says it’s a record in several ways. JIm also talks about how significant a role agriculture plays in the convention and suggests that having that same presence next year in Boston would be a good idea. You can listen to my interview with Jim here: Listen To MP3 Jim Greenwood Interview (4 min MP3)

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Audio

Roeper On A Field of Dreams

Chuck Zimmerman

Richard RoeperAt the BASF Plant Science press reception yesterday we got to hear from movie critic Richard Roeper. Why you ask?

Because the theme of BASF’s new plant science initiative is “A Whole New Field of Dreams.” That is a direct tie-in with the movie, “Field of Dreams” that starred Kevin Costner.

A Whole New Field of DreamsRoeper was on hand to offer an analysis of the movie which included playing scenes from the movie. It was very interesting.

The presentation was about a half hour so I’m just providing the opening so you can get the perspective he offers on the movie. It’s a great movie. You can listen here: Listen To MP3 Richard Roeper (4 min MP3)

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Not The Only Blogger

Chuck Zimmerman

I just found out that I’m not the only blogger covering the BIO. Robert Chappell is blogging for the Crossroads Technology Report blog.

This just makes sense and I know we’re going to see more of it in the ag world.

I see that he liked the IL blues band too.

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The White Drum Dancers

Chuck Zimmerman

Drum DancersThis performance was very cool and my favorite of the night.

These performers are very fit and when you watch the video you’ll learn why.

It’s interesting to see how you can blend drums and dance together.

Watch them here: : Watch WMV file Drum Dancers (1 min wmv)

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Video

More Reception Dancing

Chuck Zimmerman

African DancersI did not get video of this either.

Like with the belly dancers I wandered off and grazed my way around some excellent desserts.

After this performance I just stayed there to see what would happen next.

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Great Flute & Drum Action

Chuck Zimmerman

Good MusicOnce you got into Field Museum for the gala reception last night you were greeted with mini crabcakes since Maryland was a sponsor. Mmm, mmm good.

Then as you wandered back you found the central performing stage. Here’s the first group of performers.

Of course you can hear and see them: : Watch WMV file Reception Music (1 min wmv)

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Field Museum Reception

Chuck Zimmerman

Field MuseumThe Field Museum was the site of the second best reception I have ever attended. The BIO folks know how to recept.

The best reception I’ve ever attended was the opening one here. Like with that reception, last night’s was a food feast. Besides that the performers were world class.

My next posts will feature some of the sights and sounds of the reception.

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