TCM MEMBER DISCOUNTS

Bedford International/GAIN Services

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 at rschleier@bedfordint.com.

BioSurplus

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 10% discount on setup fees for e-Quip enabled services. More information, including specific pricing, contact BioSurplus at 1-858-550-0800 or by email at bioinfo@biosurplus.com

Business Wire

Business Wire, the global market leader and BIO's partner for commercial news distribution services, provides members discounts and other benefits on news distribution services. TCM members receive 10% discount off Business Wire's standard published rates on news distribution services (either domestic, specialty or international circuits) and complimentary annual membership to Business Wire. For more information about the BIO program, contact Lee Marshall of Business Wire at 800-999-1178 or by email at bio@businesswire.com.

ChoicePoint

Through ChoicePoint's ScreenNow® service, an online screening solution, a member can conduct fast, secure and comprehensive background investigations on potential employees as well as on contractors and other partners who represent or service its company. TCM members receive a 10% discount on the standard ChoicePoint ScreenNow fees for background reports and drug testing services. For more information on ways ScreenNow can assist your organization with background screening, drug testing services and hiring assessments, please call ScreenNow at 1-800-853-2414, or e-mail at info@screennow.com.

Chubb Group

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. More information about Chubb's capabilities in serving the Life Sciences industries can be found at www.chubb.com/businesses/cci/chubb1741.html.

Computer Hardware

TCM members can take advantage of IBM's Employee Purchase Program. Receive discounted prices on IBM home-computing products, including desktop PCs and notebooks, accessories, software and more. There are no minimum orders, no shipping and handling charges, no term or volume commitments. To order yours, or to receive a specific pricing list, please call 1-877-222-6426 ext. 6593.

Elsevier Business Intelligence

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 I.Stepinac@Elsevier.com. To learn more about Elsevier Business Intelligence, visit www.elsevier.com and FDC Reports, visit www.FDCReports.com.

FreeMind Group

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 ram@freemindconsultants.com. To learn more about FreeMind, visit www.freemindconsultants.com.

Humboldt/United Van Lines

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 hgoldman@humboldt.com.

IT Speaker's Bureau program through Catchpole

TCM members are eligible for a six-month free subscription to event listings and speakware online event research. Discounts are also offered on custom Catchpole services and consulting engagements. For more information please e-mail Rick Harris or call Rick at 240-243-4070.

Lexis Nexis

Lexis Nexis' exclusive National Criminal File PLUS uses proprietary technology to provide instant results on any additional names and an address history associated with the candidate's Social Security number. TCM members receive a 10% discount on the standard ScreenNow fees for background reports and drug testing services. For more information on ways ScreenNow can assist your organization with background screening, drug testing services and hiring assessments, please call ScreenNow at 1-800-853-2414, or e-mail at info@screennow.com.

Linde

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, leslie.waller@linde.com or 1.908.508.2768.

Monitor Liability Managers

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 at bioinfo@wgains.com. 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 at bioinfo@wgains.com. Companies located in the western US can contact Woodruff-Sawyer & Co. at 415-391-2141. Or contact your local broker.

Nature Publishing Group

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 p.brown@natureny.com.

Office Depot

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, ext 3101 or by email at bio@officedepot.com.

Post a Job

Members can use the Tech Council of Maryland’s Classified Ads to post a job listing at a fraction of the cost you would pay for area newspapers. Go to https://techcouncilmd.jobexchangenetwork.com/ to post your job opening now and watch the resumes come rolling in!

Sales Tax Calculator

TCM members can receive a discount on one of the leading products designed to allow firms to calculate sales tax in every state and municipality where they do business. For more information please e-mail Rick Harris or call Rick at 240-243-4070.

VWR International

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 ext 2460 or charles_mcwilliams@vwr.com

Wells Fargo Insurance Services

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 by email or at 310-543-9995. To learn more about WFIS, visit https://wfis.wellsfargo.com/.

William Gallagher Associates

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. More information about the program can be found at www.WGAins.com/bio.htm.