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Overview
In the science and business of biotechnology, the right
equipment can make the difference between a breakthrough
and a failure. The Missouri Biotechnology Association
(MOBIO) has the tools to help the state's bioscience
industry -- and your business -- reach its full potential.
MOBIO is one of the most effective regional industry associations in Missouri.
Our close working relationships with local, state and federal government officials
and with national organizations such as the Biotechnology Industry Organization
(BIO), extend MOBIO's reach and resources far beyond the borders of Missouri.
Within the biotechnology community, we encourage communication and collaboration
between researchers and businesses. Through our programs and services, MOBIO
has created a network for the biotechnology industry's enhancement and development.
All members of MOBIO, no matter what their size or line of business, are entitled
to the same benefits. Just one of these benefits can exceed the cost of membership!
To join MOBIO now, please see our PDF Membership Application.
Legislative Advocacy
MOBIO supports public policies that foster the growth
of medical technology and biotechnology industries in
the state of Missouri. MOBIO advocates legislation that
supports medical and agricultural research and facilitates
the spin-off of research discoveries that advance the
health and welfare of the general public. MOBIO maintains
an active presence, with its executive director and respected
lobbyist, Kelly Gillespie, in Jefferson City to ensure
that the needs of the industry are at the forefront of
Missouri's legislative agenda.
Networking and Educational Events
Scheduled regularly throughout the year, MOBIO events
bring biotechnology professionals together to learn about
the latest industry trends, discuss pressing issues,
make deals and find solutions.
See our events
page for more information.
Publications
Information is power, so we give our members plenty
of it with a variety of publications:
- Each member company, upon request, receives a free
copy of MOBIO's Membership Directory.
- MOBIO Progress, our monthly e-newsletter, contains
updates on association and member activities, and highlights
industry news and event information.
- The association also periodically publishes and distributes surveys,
guides and industry studies to educate and inform those
outside the biotechnology industry.
Purchasing Consortium
MOBIO has a series of purchasing agreements that provides
a variety of discounted goods and services to MOBIO members.
VWR International benefits include:
- Pricing based on a total annual volume of $45 million
- Hot list of approximately 1130 items, with savings of up to 75% from list
- Hot list flexibility—pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company's local pricing
- Discounts across the entire VWR product offering
- Special pricing on general equipment items with list price of over $1,100
- E-commerce rebate if most of your orders are placed online
- No minimum order required
- Next-day delivery to most locations
- No shipping charges for products shipped from VWR's primary distribution facilities
- Detailed quarterly usage and performance reporting
For information on how to become involved, contact Christopher D. Loyet, VWR Regional Manager for Missouri.
Daniel and Henry Company Life Sciences Insurance Group - Business Insurance, Brokerage Services
The Daniel and Henry Company Life Sciences Insurance Group is MOBIO's preferred partner for business insurance. MOBIO
members enjoy a unique high-touch advantage in getting reviews and quotes from this partnership of five locally based brokers who have a depth of expertise in writing insurance to a variety of life sciences clients. For more information, contact Nick Rallo at
The Daniel and Henry Company
Life Sciences Insurance Group,
P: 314-444-1786.
Business Wire - News Distribution
Business Wire is MOBIO's preferred partner for global
news distribution and communications services. MOBIO
members enjoy a unique advantage in getting their news
and information across to vital audiences worldwide.
Business Wire benefits include:
- 10% discount off Business Wire’s standard published rates on news distribution services (either domestic, specialty and international circuits)
- Complimentary annual membership to Business Wire
- Distribution to national life science trade publications included at no additional charge with any distribution circuit selected
- Posting of your company’s logo included with your company’s news releases at no additional charge
- Free Business Wire “NewsTrak Reach and Posting” reports that provide monitoring and reporting of the visibility, access and usage of your news release
For more information, see MOBIO announces endorsement of Business Wire.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):
Through its partnership with the Biotechnology Industry
Organization (BIO), MOBIO offers its members the opportunity
to take advantage of several of the BIO Business Solutions
programs.
- online equipment exchange
- news distribution services
- risk management/insurance services, health insurance
products
- D&O liability insurance
- packaged gases, dry ice and bulk gases
- glassware and plasticware products
- employee 401(k) plans
- employee background investigations
- discounted office supplies
- moving and relocation services
Go to, http://www.biobusinessolutions.com/mo.asp for more information.
With each new member, MOBIO becomes a stronger voice
for the biotech industry. Join the leading entrepreneurs,
scientists, investors, research institutes and academic
medical centers who are building the bioscience industry
of the future. For more information, contact MOBIO at (573) 761-7600 or fill out the PDF Membership Application to Join MOBIO Today! |
