PORT HURON – BioPro was chosen for the Microsoft Extreme Small Business Makeover, valued at up to $25,000, part of the ConnecTech Port Huron Tech Expo in May.
The winner was revealed June 5 at the Quay Street Brewery. Finalists for the Microsoft Extreme Small Business Makeover also included Kerr Albert Office Supplies & Equipment, Mosher�??s Jewelers, Port City Communications and St. Clair Home Loans.
Local business owners were invited to apply for the Makeover, which was to be given to the company best suited for the process. Aimed at businesses seeking to use technology to help them grow and keep their data safe during these tough economic times, the idea behind the Makeover was to make a lasting difference for one company in the area.
Biopro was honored as one of the �??50 Companies to Watch in Michigan�?� in April of 2005. BioPro is dedicated to the design, manufacture, and distribution of assorted orthopedic implants and surgical devices. Established in 1987 in Port Huron, Michigan, BioPro has been guided by the design principles of its founder, Charles O. Townley, MD. Biologically Oriented Prosthetics by BioPro offer the latest in total joint replacements for the hip, knee, shoulder, toe, thumb, and elbow.
�??Although Dr. Townley has passed away, his dreams, desires and passion continues to live on in the hearts and soul of those at Biopro.�?� said Jim Charron of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., located in Port Huron �??I cannot think of a more dynamic, deserving company to receive this award. Biopro, although a relatively small company, began from the larger than life brilliance of Dr. Townley and has now grown into one of the most forward-thinking companies in the field of Orthopedics.�?�
ConnecTech is Michigan�??s premier network for technology professionals, offering members the opportunity to discover the latest technology trends, meet with other professionals, and advance their careers through various professional development initiatives. Powered by Automation Alley, ConnecTech represents a community of more than 700 technology-minded professionals through its eight statewide chapters.
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