Bedford will assist member companies with the identification, negotiation and implementation of various governmental financial incentives and tax credits applicable to biotech companies. TCM members benefit from no upfront fee for incentive analysis and negotiation; the service is provided on a contingency fee basis of 15% over the life of the governmental incentives actually collected. For more information about the BIO program, contact Richard Schleier of Bedford International/GAIN Services at 602-324-7107 or by email.
BioSurplus is a leading provider of pre-owned laboratory instruments and Web-based equipment management services. TCM members receive 5% annual credit or 1% annual cash rebate on equipment purchases or net consignment sales proceeds and a 10% discount on setup fees for e-Quip enabled services. More information, including specific pricing, contact BioSurplus at 858-550-0800 or by email.
For more than 25 years, member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies ("Chubb") have been providing cost-effective risk management and insurance protection tailored to the unique requirements of biotechnology companies. TCM members receive very competitive premiums for companies at all stages and low minimum premiums for early stage companies.
BIO has partnered with Elsevier Business Intelligence to provide discounts on Elsevier's suite of publications and databases, including Windhover publications IN VIVO, Start-Up, The RPM Report, and MedTech Insight. TCM members receive discounts ranging from 17% to 50% off Windhover's standard published rates on Windhover publications. For more information about the BIO-Elsevier program, contact Ida Stepinac of Elsevier Business Intelligence at 203-838-4401 X128 or by email.
FreeMind is a consultancy firm that specializes in raising funds from government agencies and other non-dilutive sources through grants and contracts. TCM members receive 20% discount off the upfront strategic assessment and process fees and access to unsolicited opportunities. For more information about the BIO-FreeMind program, contact Ram May-Ron of FreeMind at 617-648-0340 or by email.
Humboldt Storage and Moving, a United Van Lines agent, provides moving, relocation and storage services, and has a strong focus on customer service. TCM members receive maximum discounted pricing off federal tariffs allowed. To learn more about the BIO-Humboldt program, contact Humboldt at 800-225-9845 (direct line: 781-401-3332) or by email.
BIO has partnered with Linde, one of the world's largest industrial gases organization, to offer member companies special pricing and rebates on bulk gas products, bulk gas applications, packaged and specialty gases, mini-bulk and related equipment, products and services. TCM members receive competitive pricing on Linde's complete suite of gases products and a 10% discount off standard rental for bulk storage tanks. For more information about the BIO-Linde program, contact Leslie Waller at 908-508-2768 or by email.
Marketwire delivers its clients’ news to the world’s media, financial and social communities, and is a full-service partner to marketing, public relations, and investor relations professionals seeking news distribution, media management, multimedia, and monitoring solutions. TCM members receive 15% discount on Marektwires’s standard published rates for all domestic distribution options, 10% on all international distribution options, FREE Marketwire Account, FREE SEO Enhanced, and much more. For more information about contact Colby Cox of Marketwire at 240.818.6007 or ccox@marketwire.com.
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Management Liability Insurance
Directors and Officers supplies directors and officers of publicly traded companies with protection they need, both personally and professionally. TCM members receive 7.5% no-claims policy renewal credit and prenegotiated, standard coverage terms. To learn about specific details about the program, including coverages and premium rates, contact your local insurance agent or broker. You may also contact William Gallagher Associates, BIO's preferred broker for business insurance, at 888-4BIORISK (888-424-6747) or by email. Companies located in the western US can contact Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. at 415-391-2141.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
EPL is a claims-made policy designed to pay the loss of the entity, its directors and officers or employees, for defined wrongful employment acts. TCM members receive 7.5% no-claims policy renewal credit and prenegotiated, standard coverage terms. To learn about specific details about the program, including coverages and premium rates, contact your local insurance agent or broker. You may also contact William Gallagher Associates, BIO's preferred broker for business insurance, at 888-4BIORISK (888-424-6747) or by email. Companies located in the western US can contact Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. at 415-391-2141.
NPG publishes more than 70 scientific journals, such as its flagship publication, Nature, as well as more defined journals such as Nature Biotechnology and Nature Cell Biology. NPG offers members discounted rates for packages of NPG's online site licenses. TCM members receive discounts ranging from 31% to 62% off NPG's standard published rates on packages of Nature online site licenses for member companies with 100 or fewer researchers. For more information about the BIO program, contact Pat Brown of Nature Publishing Group at 800-221-2123 X2339 or by email.
BIO has negotiated very aggressive pricing based on $6 million of total annual volume; thus, any member company that participates in the BIO-Office Depot program receives pricing as if it were a purchaser of that volume. TCM members receive up to 75% off the manufacturer's list price on core list items plus very aggressive pricing on other catalogue items and furniture. For more information, including pricing details, contact John Travers of Office Depot at 410-381-1493 X3101 or by email.
VWR International is the leading distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment for the life sciences industry and BIO has arranged for special pricing agreements with major manufacturers, plus many other member-only benefits. TCM members receive pricing based on a total annual volume of $45 million and a hot list of approximately 1130 items, with savings of up to 75% from list. For more information or a pricing analysis, contact your local VWR sales representative or Charles McWilliams of VWR at 800-873-8977 X2460 or by email.
WFIS offers access to all traditional insurance plans plus exclusive offerings from top rated insurance carriers with enhanced benefits and proprietary pricing. TCM members receive access to all insurance carrier programs nationally and preferred pricing from leading insurance carriers. For more information about the BIO-WFIS program, contact Dennis Rainey of Wells Fargo Insurance Services at 310-543-9995 or by email.
BIO selected William Gallagher Associates as its lead business insurance/risk management broker because of its long history of servicing biotech companies, its focus on minimizing risk, and its ability to customize policies to cover the special needs of individual biotech companies.
