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FedEx Small Business Grant Applications Close April 1; Shop for Cell & Gene Therapy Solutions with Fisher Scientific; Examine Your Corporate Travel with Enterprise Mobility;
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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Featured Products & Services
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FedEx Small Business Grant Program Closes April 1
Applications are still open for FedEx’s 12th annual Small Business Grant Program, which will award more than $230,000 to ten U.S.-based small businesses. In addition to their grand prizes, up to 100 businesses will be selected as Honorable Mentions and receive a $300 My FedEx Rewards voucher. Explore eligibility requirements and submit your application here.
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Lab & Facilities
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Explore Fisher Scientific’s Cell and Gene Therapy Solutions
Biocom California and the Fisher Scientific team are working together once again to provide members the broadest selection of products to help you meet all your lab needs. Whether you’re setting up or scaling up, count on Fisher Scientific’s wide selection of consumables, media, and equipment, plus cGMP solutions and services designed with your endpoint in mind. Shop Now.
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Environment & Sustainability
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Examining the Purpose of Corporate Travel
How often is business travel closely tied to business objectives? In their report “Corporate Travel’s Purpose: A Platform for Change” Enterprise Mobility defines purposeful travel while discussing the pros and cons of business travel programs, from both a sustainability and employee welfare standpoint. Read the white paper here.
Are US Companies on Course to Meet Sustainability Commitments?
In 2023, Veolia commissioned a national study of 245 prominent firms to find out three things: How does climate risk rank as a key driver for firms to adopt sustainability goals? What kind of tangible progress are firms making in achieving their goals? What are the main obstacles that are making it hard for firms to move forward? To read the summary of their findings or download the full report, click here.
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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, and Inclusion
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How a Guiding Coalition Can Amplify Your DEI Success
DEI change must come from within. In their article “Coalition Building: Definitely not Death by Committee,” MESH/diversity outlines the value of creating a DEI Guiding Coalition within your organization to assist in change management and long-term DEI success. Read the article here.
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
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April 18 | Earth Day Sustainability Reception | San Diego
Join us for our annual Earth Day Sustainability Reception as we unite the life science community for a shared mission of environmental awareness and action. This event will explore sustainable innovation in life science, offering a compelling industry outlook on collective action for both small and large companies and its tangible impact. Our agenda will include a keynote address, breakout sessions, a sustainability partner showcase, and a networking reception. Learn more.
April 24 | Earth Day Sustainability Panel & Happy Hour | Bay Area
Join us at Redwood LIFE as we celebrate Biocom California members implementing green initiatives throughout their organization. This event will begin with a panel discussion focused on the tools needed to implement a more efficient and sustainable business operation as well as the green practices that are key to encouraging a fundamental change in workplace behavior. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow life science professionals at a networking happy hour. Learn more.
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 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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