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Promotion and Business Development Project MandatE Strengthen the reputation of the cluster, promote the recognition of local stakeholders and foster competitive positioning of LSHT through structured and integrated outreach strategies and concerted efforts. More achievements Active participation in the provincial Promotion & Business Development project of the Working Group on Life Sciences A 2016-2017 strategic communications and promotion plan focused on three areas of involvement: mobilization, information and promotion, and development and expansion Development of LSHT diagnostic analysis parameters and comparative dashboard LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BACKGROUND AND CHALLENGES OF THIS PROJECT IN THE SPOTLIGHT WORK ROUND TABLES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The 2014 survey of cluster members resulted in better ways to target the cluster’s promotional efforts. The project identified three areas of involvement, which led to the creation of three round tables. In 2015, their discussions prompted them to make various recommendations on which Montréal InVivo’s efforts will focus during 2016: 1. The Intra-Cluster Positioning Round Table suggests creating a mobilization program for members to better promote Montréal InVivo’s services and increase contact with them. 2. The Public Affairs and Opinion Round Table recommended that either a LSHT sector study or a “health check“ be conducted, featuring a specific field of expertise. 3. The International Promotion Round Table recommends the creation of an international development structure or office to attract more foreign investment in research. Click here to see the complete list of recommendations from the four projects. 7