In addition to its strong record of accomplishments as a public policy advocate, NCBIO offers a variety of other benefits to its members. Some of these benefits are listed below. Click here for a membership application.
Access to professional advocacy staff with experience in marketing, public relations and lobbying. For more information contact Sam Taylor at staylor@ncbioscience.org.
NCBIO members have numerous opportunities to meet with federal and state lawmakers, gubernatorial appointees and other policymakers to discuss life science issues. For more information, contact info@ncbioscience.org.
NCBIO cosponsors with its national trade association, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, the BIO/NCBIO Business Solutions Program. This group purchasing program provides members substantial discounts and special benefits on products, equipment and services such as laboratory supplies, insurance, office supplies and more. Through strategic partnerships with industry-leading suppliers, members get not only savings but also experience and expertise on business operations. For more information, visit the BIO Business Solutions web page at http://www.biobusinessolutions.com/.
NCBIO provides forums for Emerging, Biomanufacturing, Medical Device and other life science companies to network and discuss issues of interest to specific issues for those companies. Topics include training, technology transfer, and regulatory issues.
NCBIO members are eligible for discounted registrations a certain programs sponsored by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development. In addition, NCBIO sponsors special conferences and meetings to connect leaders of North Carolina's bioscience industry.
NCBIO provides regular reports to members concerning state legislation and rulemakings of interest to bioscience companies. NCBIO staff can provide information to you about specific areas of concern and appropriate contact information for state regulatory agencies and policymakers. For assistance, contact Sam Taylor at staylor@ncbioscience.org.