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Participate in the Life Science Industry’s Largest Benchmarking Survey; Explore Fisher Scientific’s Trusted Sustainability Partner Program; Upcoming Events; and more.
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Whether you’re new to Biocom California or we’ve had the privilege of working with you for years, we want to remind you of some of the key ways to maximize the strategic sourcing solutions available to you as members. Please connect with us if you’re interested in scheduling a meeting to discuss your current priorities, and see below for some of our newest savings programs, upcoming events and supplier updates.
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Portfolio Update
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PR Newswire, as part of the Cision network, is the industry’s leading press release distribution platform. Formerly known as Cision in the Biocom California Purchasing Group supplier portfolio, we have updated all mentions to PR Newswire in order to best reflect the value available to our members. Existing contracts are not affected; to learn about the 17% or more discounts on domestic newslines with no term commitment, get in touch with your account representative.
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Featured Products & Services
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Get Exclusive Access to Competitive Benchmark Data
Hosted by Marsh McLennan Agency and Mercer, Biocom California members are able to access competitive compensation and benefits intel for the life science industry in your region, tailored to your company size, through the 2024 Life Sciences Total Rewards Survey. Don’t wait—participation is only open through May 13, 2024. Participate in the survey here. Questions? Contact Mercer’s team at na.products.analytics@mercer.com.
Book Your Southern California Escape
As April showers give way to sunny skies, choose the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village for your next visit to the Greater Los Angeles area. Biocom California members get 30% off their best available rate online, as well as exclusive discounts on corporate rates. To book your next stay, simply contact the reservations team at (818) 575-3000 or reservations.wes@fourseasons.com and ask for the Biocom California rate.
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Environment & Sustainability
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Shop Your Sustainable Lab Supplies All In One Place
Fisher Scientific’s Trusted Sustainability Partner program makes it easier for Biocom California members to easily find brands that share your values and help you meet your company-wide ESG goals. All suppliers must meet rigorous qualification standards and products are eligible for your Biocom California discount. Learn more.
Watch Haworth’s Webinar on Insights to a Circular Future
In partnership with Cultura, Haworth recently held a webinar discussion with expert panelists to discuss the impact circular design has made on their work and how it influences the workplace. Learn how circular thinking facilitates design opportunities for organizations and their employees and how to prioritize circular design to drive more sustainable practices in the workplace. Learn More.
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If you are interested in learning about how our suppliers can support your company’s sustainability efforts, discussing your organization’s sustainability goals, or providing feedback that will help shape our supplier sustainability programs, please explore our Sustainability Resource Hub.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Enterprise Donates 25,000 Books to Children Across the U.K.
Enterprise Mobility is dedicated to investing in local communities. The car rental provider launched their third year of partnership with the National Literacy Trust by donating 25,000 books to 255 schools across the United Kingdom, with a focused outreach to underprivileged areas. Read more about their efforts here.
Navigating the Most Common DEI Roadblocks
According to MESH/diversity, while well-intentioned, many of the DEI initiatives that have been rolled out in recent years have been ineffective at best, and at worst, have caused more harm than good. In their recent article, their team explores three main roadblocks to doing sustainable DEI work in an organization and how to overcome them. Learn More.
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
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April 25 | Life Science Happy Hour | Greater LA
Biocom California and Fisher Scientific invite you to a life science happy hour at Boccaccio’s to network with fellow innovators in the Greater Los Angeles area. This event aims to help build and strengthen Los Angeles’ life science community and promote idea sharing to accelerate growth in the region. Learn more.
May 7 | PR 101: Amplify Your Brand at BIO & Beyond | Greater California
Biocom California Purchasing Group and PR Newswire invite you to this informative webinar to learn how you can leverage the power of major industry events to drive awareness of your brand. Join us to explore pre-show marketing strategies, press release tips and event content best practices. Learn more.
May 9 | Cold Chain Solutions Summit | San Diego
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from leading cold chain solutions experts about an important ecosystem within the life science industry. This interactive event is filled with discussion-based sessions to maximize knowledge-sharing among attending executives specializing in supply chain, logistics, quality, temperature control, packaging, distribution and more. Discussion topics will include sustainability, efficiencies, quality off-the-shelf solutions and the latest technologies. Learn more.
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Biocom California | San Diego
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our San Diego office aims to build the networks that are critical to growth in this thriving regional ecosystem. Our targeted programs and customized services are tailored to the specific needs of the greater San Diego region. We work on behalf of more than 1,700 members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs, and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.
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