What’s Inside: Introducing Our New Venture Hub Platform; City Seeks Feedback on Land Use Strategy; Details on Pilot for Life Science Building Permits; New Purchasing Group Supplier; Upcoming Events; and more.

We’re providing you with the latest news, trends, and information surrounding the San Diego life science industry. Continue reading for local policy news and how it affects your business, community give-back opportunities, ways to maximize your savings with our Purchasing Group, and more. If you have company news or information you’d like included, please get in touch.

Advocacy & Public Policy

City of San Diego Seeks Feedback on Blueprint SD
The City of San Diego seeks feedback on Blueprint SD, a proposal that will update the City’s General Plan land use strategy to encourage sustainable growth, and more homes and jobs. Industry feedback is highly encouraged. Take the Blueprint SD survey today and be on the lookout for additional opportunities for input through their website.

City Launches Life Science Industry Pilot Program for Building Permits
The City of San Diego’s Development Services Department Life Science Industry Pilot Program aims to speed up the building permit process for tenant improvements and new buildings for identified life science businesses. A Development Project Manager will be assigned to each project within the Pilot Program. Plan reviewers with specific knowledge of life science industry processes and issues are designated to review most projects within the program.  

Circulate San Diego Launches Mid-Coast Trolley Report
On February 14, Melanie Cohn from our policy team was a featured speaker at the press conference for Circulate San Diego’s launch of “Making the Most of the Mid-Coast Trolley.” The report offers practical solutions for how the region can get the most “bang for its buck” from its $2B investment in the Mid-Coast Trolley Extension. The solutions allow more homes and jobs near the trolley, and improve connectivity via bus, bicycle and walking to the benefit of the entire region.
 
Additional Highlights:

Capital Development

Biocom California is excited to announce the launch of Venture Hub.  Venture Hub is a new platform and was designed to enable relationship building between our members and investors. The online portal is now open and we are in the process of activating profiles of member companies seeking funding. We encourage Biocom California member companies raising capital, to email us so we can ensure your profile is activated.

Savings & Purchasing Group

We are thrilled to reintroduce the landmark Grande Colonial hotel to our Purchasing Group suppliers. Situated in the seaside Village of La Jolla, this Four Diamond property offers classic European styling in the intimate setting of a boutique hotel. Commanding views of the coastline, the Grande Colonial is located steps from miles of beaches and walking distance of world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment. On-site is the acclaimed NINE-TEN Restaurant, recognized with Michelin Guide Distinction, and led by award-winning Chef Jason Knibb. With its ideal location, gracious service, and environment of extraordinary comfort, the Grande Colonial provides the ideal vacation or business travel destination. Learn more about the hotel’s Biocom California preferred program, by emailing Leo Lopez or call 858.729.5381.

The Biocom California Purchasing Group recognizes that member engagement is a key component to developing first-rate programs within our portfolio of exclusive offerings. We invite you to help us advance our mission by supporting our industry-level competitive bids. The next opportunity for Bid Council participation will be in environmental waste management. If you have experience with this category and are interested in learning more about this unique opportunity, please email Deena Wagner. 

Committees & Working Groups

Facilities and EH&S Committees Happy Hour
Biocom California invites you to a happy hour at New English Brewing for an evening of networking and camaraderie with fellow facilities and EH&S professionals. San Diego’s Facilities and EH&S Committees provide a platform for members to share best practices, participate in continuing education opportunities, and plan committee events. Register Here.

Community & Events

CEO Networking Reception
 

Thursdays, April 13
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Mix and mingle with fellow CEOs within the life science industry. Enjoy hosted hors d’oeuvres and cocktails during this informal networking reception. These receptions are designed for CEOs of life science companies to network with one another on a peer‐to‐peer level and provides a venue to discuss pertinent, informative issues, as well as learn from each other.

Earth Day Sustainability Reception

Thursday, April 20
Farmer & The Seahorse

Hear from top industry experts as they discuss unique sustainability challenges our industry is facing and the innovative solutions our members and partners are using to combat the climate crisis and improve the human condition. Following the panel, join us for food and drinks as we celebrate members implementing green initiatives at our Supplier Showcase.