Edward Jones and St. Louis Economic Council Unveil Business Competition

(ST. LOUIS, April 3, 2013) - MediBeacon LLC, winner of the 2012 edition of the St. Louis County Economic Council’s competition set the stage for Edward Jones and St. Louis County Economic Council to unveil the 2013 St. Louis Startup Challenge. Edward Jones and St. Louis County Economic Council unveiled the St. Louis Startup Challenge. Sponsored by leading companies in St. Louis, the Startup Challenge highlights local entrepreneurs, helps them develop their venture, and rewards the best-of-the-best in an all-out public celebration.

MediBeacon CEO, Steve Hanley was invited to provide an update on The Company and fielded questions in advance of the official announcement of the 2013 St. Louis Startup Challenge, which took place at the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis during the 1 Million Cups™ event held on April 3, 2013.

Since winning the 2012 competition MediBeacon has gained valuable insight from a network of clinicians. MediBeacon now has 30 granted patents. The Company is gaining a further appreciation of the unmet need for real-time point-of-care renal function monitoring as a result of discussions with a wide range of clinicians as well as medical technology focused investors.

A video promotion of the 2013 St. Louis Startup Challenge featuring MediBeacon CEO, Steve Hanley is available below:

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MediBeacon LLC
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