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What’s Inside: Mayor London Breed Proposes Tax Incentives; San Carlos Bans BSL-3 and BSL-4 Labs; Mentorship Opportunities; OmniSync Funding Opportunities; Apply for the Bay Area HR Executive Educational Program; and more.
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Find the latest news and information impacting the Bay Area life science industry. If you have company news you’d like to share, please get in touch.
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Welcome New Bay Area Members
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San Carlos Bans BSL-3 and BSL-4 Labs
On June 26, the San Carlos City Council approved a motion to ban BSL-3 and BSL-4 labs in the City of San Carlos. The council brought forth four options to vote on. The first option was to take no action, the second was an outright ban on BSL-3 and BSL-4 labs, the third was to allow BSL-3 with a conditional use permit and ban BSL-4 (the recommendation of the planning commission), and lastly was to allow BSL-3 with a conditional use permit and a health and safety permit and ban BSL-4 labs. The vote to ban BSL-3 and BSL-4 labs outright passed with a 3-2 vote. Biocom California spoke on behalf of our members at both the planning commission and city council meetings to encourage the council to adopt the planning commission’s recommendation of allowing BSL-3 with a conditional use permit. We believe the ban that the council adopted will negatively impact the growth of the life science
industry in San Carlos.
Roundtable with SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development
In partnership with the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), Biocom California and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion on growing the local life science sector, specifically in and around Mission Bay. Our members spoke directly with city officials to share successes, challenges, and opportunities for growing the cluster. The discussion included permitting and zoning restrictions, how to address space limitations, possible tax reform, and workforce development.
Mayor London Breed Proposes Tax Breaks to Spur Downtown Growth
San Francisco Mayor London Breed proposed tax incentives to encourage companies to set up new offices in San Francisco, with certain ZIP codes targeted for help. In total, ten ZIP codes would be included in the incentive. Eight of those are in the easternmost portion of the city and two in the southernmost point, both being large hubs for corporate offices. The proposal has two components, one aimed at preventing businesses from leaving the area and the second is designed to attract new offices to downtown.
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Set Yourself Up for Fundraising Success
Make sure to take advantage of our new platform, VentureHub, where you will have access to non-diluted funding information and gain visibility among our investor network. To further enhance your exposure to investors, we encourage you to upload non-confidential pitch decks as well.
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Calling All Bay Area Human Resource Professionals
Join us on July 20 for an evening of networking and fun at the HR Biotech Group’s biannual Happy Hour event and connect with fellow HR professionals. Thanks to our sponsors AmpersandPeople, Bench International, and The Leadership Edge, enjoy light snacks and beverages as you mingle with industry peers. But that’s not all—we will raffle a pass to this year’s Biocom California HR conference for Life Science (a $350 value). Bring your life science HR colleagues along and make the event even more memorable. If they haven’t joined the HRBG group yet, they can apply here to become part of our thriving community. We can’t wait to see you at the event. RSVP here by July 17 to secure your spot.
Bay Area HR Executive Educational Program Starts on August 16
Biocom California Institute is launching our next Executive HR Educational Program cohort. Our mission is to build the next generation of HR leaders in the life science industry by providing a resource for participants to learn, grow and network. This program is designed for engagement in strategic sessions and learning from experts. Over the course of 13 sessions you will grow your knowledge base and skills to create stronger teams and benefit your organization. For
more information, please contact Sylwia Palczewska.
Life Science Mentors Needed
Biocom California Institute is seeking mentors for the Life Science Young Leaders, Veterans In Life Sciences, and NOVAWorks Fellowship programs. By becoming a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to help one of our program participants take the next step in their career. Mentors will guide their Fellow through the life science sector, introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities available in the industry, and help them capitalize on their unique and valuable skillset. All mentors will receive support and training prior to mentoring. Sign up here and contact Paulina Fonville for more information.
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New to The Portfolio
Biocom California Purchasing Group is proud to introduce our newest solution for finding accessible and relevant funding opportunities: OmniSync. OmniSync is the bridge between innovation and business. They use advanced AI and machine learning tools to create customized-yet-affordable expert services that connect life science companies with the critical opportunities needed to innovate. Through their flagship product TurboSBIR, Biocom California members can take advantage of unlimited proposal writing feedback, concierge-level administrative and
submission guidance, and weekly meetings to receive support every step of the way. Schedule a call with an OmniSync representative to learn more about relevant funding opportunities for your business.
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Committees and Working Groups
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Biocom California | Bay Area
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our South San Francisco 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 Bay Area 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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