TCM MEMBER DISCOUNTS

BioSurplus

BioSurplus is a leading provid 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 Shareholder Services through NASDAQ

Comparable to similar services provided by Thompson’s Financial Services and BigDough, but at much more reasonable rates. TCM members receive a 10% discount on global shareholder IR and communication services. For more information please e-mail Rick Harris or call Rick at 240-243-4070.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Public Relations

Business Wire is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is a global market leader in commercial news distribution – BIO selected Business Wire to be its exclusive news distribution partner. For further information please contact Scott Johnson at 703-243-0400 or Scott.Johnson@businesswire.com

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

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.