PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM
Thanks to MichBio’s Preferred Provider Program, our members receive preferred rates on the products and services they need to support their growth. When ordering, be sure to let the Provider know you are a MichBio member - and let us know if you need help!
Business Insurance
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JPaul Dixon and the Hylant Group are committed to the success of life sciences in Michigan. If you are planning to establish a new venture or securing an existing business, contact JPaul for a no cost consultation to properly plan for protecting and enhancing your investment. JPaul assists companies in all stages to organize insurance and risk management for long-term success. Hylant Group is aligned with key insurance companies positioned to provide the most cost effective life science specific insurance programs that include: D and O, clinical trial liability, product liability, professional liability and coverage for lab property, business liability and workers' compensation. JPaul works with these insurers to address issues typically unfamiliar to traditional insurance brokers, such as: intellectual property, value of research, scientific animals, trial participants, scientific advisors, medical device liability, contracts with customers/vendors and protection of funding.
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Broadcast Services
PR Newswire Association LLC provides electronic distribution, targeting, measurement and broadcast services on behalf of tens of thousands of corporate, government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences including the news media, the investment community, government decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute, full-text news developments.
Established
in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 11 countries and routinely sends its
customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in more than 40 languages.
Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is
considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek
breaking news from the source. PR Newswire’s leading services include
ProfNet ExpertsSM, eWatch™, MEDIAtlas™, Search Engine Optimization,
MediaRoom, MediaSense™, MultiVu™, U.S. Newswire, the preeminent policy newswire
in the industry, and Vintage Filings, the fastest growing Edgar filing. PR
Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London. MichBio
members receive their first year of PR Newswire free ($150 value with signed PR
Newswire membership form) as well as a 10% domestic discount on PR Newswire
services (with a signed Letter of Agreement).
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Laboratory Supplies
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VWR International
Contact: Colin Wilcox, Region Manager
Phone: 734-274-1117
Website: www.vwr.com |
VWR International is a global leader in the distribution of scientific supplies, with worldwide sales of more than $3 billion. VWR's business is highly diversified across a spectrum of products and services, customer groups and geography. The company offers more than 750,000 products, from more than 5,000 manufacturers, to over 250,000 customers throughout North America and Europe. VWR's primary customers work in the pharmaceutical, life science, chemical, technology, food processing and consumer product industries. Other important customers include universities and research institutes; governmental agencies; environmental testing organizations; and primary and secondary schools. VWR International affiliates operate in 18 countries and employ over 6,000 people. The company's mission is to deliver excellence in the distribution of scientific supplies. The VWR International Group is headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
VWR International has a network of 7 highly-automated regional distribution centers (RDCs) located throughout North America, and more than 22 smaller service centers in just-in-time facilities. VWR offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, cost-effective distribution and supply chain management services, including product procurement and distribution, just-in-time delivery, inventory management, electronic purchasing and product tracking.
VWR International offers you single-source access to the most respected brands in scientific equipment, instruments, supplies, furniture and chemicals, as well as exclusive products offered as part of the VWR™ Collection.
For over 150 years, VWR International has supported customers through a combination of strength, vision and innovation and these tenets:
- Customer Focus
- Strong Relationships with Trusted Manufacturers
- Customized Programs
- Technological Innovation
- Global Distribution
VWR also offers a variety of services, including e-business solutions, B2B integrations and outsourcing programs.
VWR offers local representation to give you customized service. We proudly offer our sponsorship and services to MichBio and its membership. Contact us today for the service you need.
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Information Technology - Hardware
Tech DepotTM is the technology division of Office Depot. It offers MichBio 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.
- 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)
For more information, including specific pricing, contact Matt McDonald of Tech Depot at 1-800-625-9866 x7437, or by e-mail at mmcdonald@techdepot.com
For general information about Tech Depot and to enroll online, go to bio.techdepot.com
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Software Consulting
Field Consulting Services, Inc. (FCS) - Dramatically improving results through better operations management and business systems.
As companies grow from R&D labs to full fledged manufacturing and selling organizations, their information needs and internal business processes change as well.
For over fifteen years, FCS has been helping companies improve their operations and find the right software tools to enable their business to grow and run efficiently.
FCS acts as an unbiased, neutral third party on behalf of our clients in locating the best software solutions. The firm specializes in enterprise related software products including accounting systems, MRP/ERP, CRM, order entry, and bar coding applications.
FCS also instructs companies when process improvements should be achieved through lean and continuous improvement principles rather than through expensive technology.
Field Consulting Services, Inc. assists small and medium sized companies in both production and front office business functions including:
- Selecting and implementing computerized management information systems.
- Supporting best practices for document and engineering control, inventory management, shop scheduling and purchasing.
- Creating business policies and procedures for office and shop employees.
- Lean manufacturing implementation and training services.
- Performing the temporary role of Business Manager to provide a critical resource for growing companies.
- Guiding companies in establishing strong operating policies and procedures.
To learn more about the free assessment offers and software ROI calculator for MichBio members, contact Stephen Field at steve@fieldconsulting.biz
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File Sharing Software
Mangosoft, Inc. is a proven provider of secure, reliable, and easy-to-use Internet solutions that enable global teams to share business-critical information anywhere, anytime.
Mangosoft's Mangomind Internet file service provides a secure and reliable workgroup file server that you can access from anywhere at anytime with the ease of accessing a local hard drive. Mangomind delivers remote file access, multi-user file sharing, end-to-end encryption, offline access to files, and precise control over file access in an intuitively easy-to-use system that you can set up in minutes. For more information on Mangomind, visit www.mangosoft.com. Make Mangomind your secure file server on the Internet.
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Office Supplies
Save up to 75% on furniture and office supplies. Save up to 75% off the manufacturer's suggested retail price on "core list" items and 45% off catalogue price on other items. Office Depot also gives you next-day delivery, full customization of your company's core list, online purchasing rebates, and store purchasing cards for emergency purchases at it's retail stores.To enroll in the program, please email John Travers at John.Travers@officedepot.com.
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Website Development
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Switchback, LLC provides small- to medium-sized organizations with the ability to update and maintain their own websites. Using a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) as a development platform, we build robust, highly-usable, full-featured websites that, once in place, can be managed by anyone, regardless of their web design experience.
Empowering Web Development
We founded Switchback with a keen understanding that businesses need more control over their websites. You are the expert in your field—It’s vital that you have the ability to respond to your market as quickly as possible, and your website is your first line of communication.
Whether you need e-commerce or simply the ability to update your homepage, we’ll work closely with you to develop a website that integrates with your systems, gives you the control you need, and increases the effectiveness of your online operations in the process.
A CMS-driven website puts the control back in your hands. Even with no web design experience, you or your staff can easily maintain, create, and change the information on your site.
Take back your website!
We'd love to sit down with you and discuss how a CMS-driven site will improve your bottom line. Call or email us to get a free analysis and quote.
Drop us a line: info@switchbackcms.com
Give us a buzz: 734.418.8348
Stop on by: www.switchbackcms.com
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Information Resources
ScienceDirect is an easy-to-use electronic platform that gives you access to nearly 9 million full text articles written by internationally eminent scientists. This valuable research information is published by Elsevier in some of the most prestigious titles in the world. Desktop access to articles in PDF or HTML format is obtained easily and quickly on ScienceDirect.com, allowing you and your fellow corporate researchers and scientists to spend more time analyzing data than trying to obtain it.
MichBio Member Benefits:
- Online access to more than 1,800 Elsevier journals back to Volume 1and Issue 1
- Access to electronic journal subscriptions that would cost more than $3 million if purchased separately
- Discounts on articles on ScienceDirect.com for which you do not have a subscription
- Immediate desktop access to articles without the need for document delivery or pay by credit card options
- Ability to save searches and alerts of interest on ScienceDirect.com
- Training for ScienceDirect.com is provided at no charge
- Full site-wide access based on IP authentification
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