SUGAR LAND, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 29, 2008 -- In this week's "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast, Annette Kreuger, Vice President for Industrial Info's Pharmaceutical-Biotech group, examines the current health of the industry in North America. The numerous challenges facing the industry today will be discussed, with a closer look at what segments of the industry are investing in new builds and expansion, as well as the impact of the upcoming election on the industry as a whole. It is a foregone conclusion that one's political persuasion has little bearing upon the fact that when someone is sick, they expect a medicine to cure it. Is re-importation the answer or a catchy campaign slogan?

Another point of interest discussed is explaining the difference between pharmaceutical and biotech and how the two sectors are becoming increasingly intertwined. Another topic will be an explanation of the importance of university and public investment into research facilities and how it influences industry capital investment.

Find about the hot areas for capital investment across the country as Kreuger discusses why state and local officials are pulling out all the stops to land these projects. The show promises to be an interesting and lively overview of current economic and business trends impacting spending in this essential and powerful industry. An overview of current and projected capital investment based on Industrial Info's research across North America will be covered as well. Click Here for this and many other webcasts.

Industrial Info Resources (IIR) is a marketing information service specializing in industrial process, energy and financial related markets with products and services ranging from industry news, analytics, forecasting, plant and project databases, as well as multimedia services. For more information send inquiries to pharmabiogroup@industrialinfo.com or visit us at www.industrialinfo.com.

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