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NYBA: Purchasing Consortium
NYBA's group purchasing program provides money-saving and enhanced-service contracts for our members purchases, we obtain discounts and benefits usually reserved for only the largest national accounts. Please mention NYBA to receive the appropriate discounts.
Conner Strong Companies, Inc.
 Conner Strong specializes in providing insurance and risk management programs to Life Science and Biotechnology companies worldwide. We have been serving the industry since its infancy, and have a unique understanding of the complex issues that affect firms in this space. Conner Strong has been selected as the Risk Management Advisor and Insurance Broker to the New York Biotechnology Association. We see our role as a strategic partner. Our experience and contacts in the Life Science Industry enable us to identify both the business opportunities and the risks our clients are faced with.
For more information please contact
Daniel Brettler
Senior Vice President
Life Science and Technology Practice Leader
Conner Strong
9 Campus Drive
Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-659-6456
dbrettler@connerstrong.com
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Business Wire
Business Wire is the preferred news wire service for all NYBA members. Business Wire is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is a global market leader in commercial news distribution.
Business Wire has a new cost-savings program that will be of value to your company. And as a member of NYBA, you can take advantage of this discount news distribution program. The special pricing and benefits offered by Business Wire to NYBA members through this program 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 Company Profile
- Free Business Wire "NewsTrak Reach/Posting and Access" reports that provide monitoring and reporting of the visibility, access and usage of your news release
This NYBA / Business Wire news distribution program will provide exceptional value to your company. If you currently use Business Wire, you can take advantage of the NYBA program by contacting me or your Account Executive. If you are not a Business Wire member and are interested in learning more about the program and how it can benefit your company, please contact Rosemary Gioia at 212-752-9600 or rosemary.gioia@businesswire.com
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VWR International
Laboratory Supplies, Equipment & Chemicals
NYBA has partnered with BIO to offer members the leading distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment for the life sciences industry, VWR International. BIO has negotiated extremely aggressive pricing-based on $45 million of annual total volume-on the entire VWR product offering of more than 750,000 products from 5,000 manufacturers.
Member Benefits:
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Pricing based on a total annual volume of $45 million
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Hot list of approximately 575 items, with savings of up to 75% from list
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Hot list flexibility-pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company's local pricing
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Discounts across the entire VWR product offering
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Special pricing on general equipment items with list price of over $1,100
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E-commerce rebate if most of your orders are placed online
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No minimum order required
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Next-day delivery to most locations
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No shipping charges for products shipped from VWR's primary distribution facilities
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Detailed quarterly usage and performance reporting
Special Manufacturer Pricing Agreements:
Special pricing agreements with major manufacturers: BD Biosciences, Cardinal Health, EMD Chemicals, Eppendorf, Hyclone Laboratories, Mallinckrodt Baker, Mediatech, Nalge Nunc, Pall and Revco.
More Information
For more information or a pricing analysis, contact your local VWR sales
representative or Michael Williamson of VWR at michael_williamson@vwr.com
General information about VWR International can be found at www.vwr.com.
Enrollment
Enrollment is as simple as completing a one-page enrollment form/agreement.
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Office Depot
NYBA has partnered with BIO to offer our members significant discounts on office supplies, furniture and equipment. Office Depot is the world's largest seller of office products. The program offers many other benefits beyond significant savings, as outlined below.
Member Benefits:
- Up to 75% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price on "core list" items and 45% off catalogue price on other items
- Alternative pricing option where discounts are based on Office Depot retail store prices
- A core list of 250 most frequently-ordered items-a list that is completely customized by you
- Annual cash rebate if most orders are placed online
- Next day delivery (for orders placed by 5:00 pm)
- Store purchasing cards for last minute emergency purchases at Office Depot retail stores (where you will receive the special BIO member pricing)
- Additional discounts available to high volume purchasers
- No minimum orders, no shipping and handling charges, no term or volume commitments
For more information, including specific pricing, contact John Travers Global Account Manager, Office Depot, Business Solution Division at 301-567-6704, or by email to: John.Travers@officedepot.com
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Tech Depot
NYBA has partnered with BIO to offer Tech Depot, the technology division of Office Depot, to offer members significant discounts on computer and technology products. Tech Depot provides simple and straightforward solutions for computer and technology needs by offering intelligent product choices, top brands and competitive prices. The program offers many other benefits beyond significant savings, as outlined below.
Member Benefits:
- A selection of over 250,000 technology products, including PC hardware,
- software, peripherals, network servers, accessories and supplies
- Discounted cost-plus pricing and low shipping rates
- Expert Account Management specializing in technology solutions
- Authorized reseller for major manufacturers, such as Cisco, HP/Compaq,
- IBM, Microsoft, Toshiba and Palm Computing
- Dedicated Product Specialists
- Customized extranet that reflects your company's buying habits
- Unparalleled access to hard to find technology products
- Unique Advantage: Local account manager (Office Depot representative)
- with technology expert partner (Tech Depot representative)
More information, including specific pricing, contact Matt McDonald of Tech
Depot at 1-800-625-9866 x7437, or by email at mmcdonald@techdepot.com.
For general information about Tech Depot and to enroll online, go to
bio.techdepot.com.
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BioSurplus
Pre-Owned Laboratory Equipment Resale and Management Services
BioSurplus is a leading provider of pre-owned laboratory instruments and web based equipment management services. If your company is in the market for high quality equipment at a reasonable price, BioSurplus offers an extensive inventory of pre-owned scientific equipment and instrumentation. Alternatively, if your company has surplus or underutilized equipment, BioSurplus can maximize its value and turn it into cash through either
outright purchase or consignment. Using its state-of-the-art web based equipment management platform, e-Quiptm, BioSurplus also provides a suite of equipment management services designed to maximize equipment value and control. Services include inventory management, valuation and assessment,
internal redeployment, and corporate M&A equipment analysis and organization.
Member Benefits:
- 5% annual credit or 1% annual cash rebate on equipment purchases or net
- consignment sales proceeds
- 10% discount on setup fees for e-Quip enabled services
- 30-day limited warranty on most purchased equipment
- Experienced customer service representatives offering knowledgeable and
- reliable service
More information, including specific pricing, contact BioSurplus at
1-858-550-0800 or by email at bioinfo@biosurplus.com.
To view BioSurplus company information and inventory, go to
www.biosurplus.com.
Enrollment
Simply notify BioSurplus that you are a NYBA member.
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ChoicePoint
Employment Background Screening & Drug Testing Services
By not conducting employment screenings, an organization can suffer great financial and reputation damage from fraud, theft or even embezzlement as a result of failures to pursue proper screenings on potential employees. Fraud can become a drain on funds; the average loss is $97,000 for a large company
and $127,000 for a small company. 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.
ChoicePoint's 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. Results are
instantly compiled from multiple criminal record sources accessing more than 200 million criminal records covering all 50 states. Additional background screening, such as state criminal database records, motor vehicle checks, credit history and Social Security verification searches are compiled quickly and available online. Education and employment history verification, professional license and credentials verification, workers compensation records, reference checks, drug screening and a wide range of HR services are also provided through BIO's partnership with ChoicePoint.
Member Benefits
- 10% discount on the standard ChoicePoint ScreenNow fees for background
- reports and drug testing services
- ScreenNow membership/set-up fee waived
- Extensive menu of background investigation and drug testing services from which you select ‹ for just dollars per search
- Online easy-to-read results on background screening reports through ScreenNow
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.
To receive the discounts and special benefits offered through the
NYBA/BIO-ChoicePoint partnership, NYBA members MUST order ChoicePoint
services by clicking the following link
https://www.employment.screennow.com/
or by entering the promotional code
"BIO" at www.screennow.com.
To view the menu of services and standard fees offered through ChoicePoint's
ScreenNow, visit www.employment.screennow.com/hdocs/pricing.html.
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Humboldt Storage & Moving/United Van Lines
Humboldt Storage and Moving, a United Van Lines agent, is your one-stop for
moving your entire company or a single employee, across town or overseas.
Humboldt provides moving, relocation and storage services, and has a strong
focus on customer service. Humboldt has a unique expertise with serving the
biotech industry, and offers NYBA members a substantial discount.
Member Benefits:
- Maximum discounted pricing off federal tariffs allowed
- Guaranteed pickup and delivery
- Free full-replacement valuation
- Comprehensive employee relocation program
- Laboratory & office moving expertise
- Responsive customer service
To learn more about the NYBA/BIO-Humboldt program, contact Humboldt at
800-225-9845 (direct line: 781-401-3332) or hgoldman@humboldt.com.
For general information about Humboldt Storage & Moving, go to
www.humboldt.com.
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