FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can my organization join MichBio?
- How do I know if my company is already a member?
- What types of life science organizations does MichBio represent?
- What are MichBio's membership dues?
- Can I join MichBio if I don't belong to a biosciences organization?
- I work for a non-profit organization or government unit. Does MichBio offer a special membership rate?
- What are the benefits of becoming a MichBio member?
- What geographic area does MichBio cover?
- Can my company be a member of MichBio if it is not in this geographical region?
- What types of activities are offered through MichBio and how can I participate in them?
- Can I attend MichBio programs and events if my company is not a member?
- How can I obtain a directory of MichBio members and other biosciences organizations in Michigan?
- Where can I get market and biosciences industry information from the MichBio region?
- What types of professional resources does MichBio provide to members?
Just fill out a membership application form online and pay via credit card, or print, fill-out, and mail in an application with a company check.
Please check the Member List.
If your company is a member, you can begin to enjoy the benefits of MichBio. You may want to get involved in one of MichBio’s Committees. Or, you could sign up to attend one of our networking events.
Every industry sub-sector is represented - from drugs and therapeutics, medical devices and equipment, diagnostics and research tools, information technology systems and software, clinical research and medical testing, as well as industrial biotechnology, bio-agriculture, bio-defense, and bio-environmental. Also represented are hospitals, public universities and their technology transfer offices, service providers, and economic development organizations interested in furthering the expansion of the biosciences and business climate in Michigan. View our Member List for more information.
Memberships are based on an organization's number of employees. Once an organization joins, every employee is considered a member and can participate in MichBio programs. The membership dues are as follows:
|
Size of |
Bioscience Company/ Non-profit |
Service |
| > 100 Employees | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| 76-100 Employees | $1,200 | $1,500 |
| 51-75 Employees | $ 800 | $1,000 |
| 26-50 Employees | $ 600 | $ 800 |
| 11-25 Employees | $ 400 | $ 600 |
| 2-10 Employees | $ 250 | $ 400 |
| 1 Employee | $ 150 | $ 200 |
*Available to service providers such as law firms, consultants, marketing/communications firms, etc. View Member Benefits Overview for more information. To find out more about membership, contact us at info@michbio.org
Yes. MichBio supports the broad range of organizations working in and/or for the biosciences. Join MichBio today.
No. Our membership rates are based on the number of employees in each organization. View Membership Application for more information.
We offer a vast array of events, services and information to provide value to you. View Membership Benefits Overview for more information.
We are with a statewide organization for Michigan biosciences organizations, though we have a number of regional, national and international members as well.
Yes. Organizations around the world join to take advantage of the terrific one-on-one opportunities to meet Michigan biosciences leaders, collaborators and potential clients and partners. Making connections is an important part of MichBio’s mission.
MichBio provides a number of opportunities for our members to get involved. We offer many educational and networking opportunities and special programs throughout the year. See our Event Calendar for upcoming opportunities.
If your organization is a member, you can also request to be added to the Public Policy Committee and participate in our legislative activities. Fill out our Committee Volunteer Application and send it to MichBio to get involved today.
Yes. With only a few exceptions, such as the CEO Dinner Forum at our annual Expo, our programs are open to the public. The registration fees, however, are significantly higher for non-members. That is one reason we encourage companies to join today. To access membership information, view Member Benefits.
MichBio’s Michigan Biosciences Directory and Resources Guide is the most complete source for information about Michigan's biosciences organizations. All Michigan biosciences organizations are listed in the directory and Michigan members receive both the book and the CD version free as a benefit of membership. The Directory is also available for purchase by others in the industry.
A good place to start on MichBio's web site is at Educational Programs.You also can visit links to our members' web pages through our Member List.
Creating an account on the MichBio website makes your company/organization part of our Searchable Directory, Michigan's most complete source for biosciences information. The Searchable Directory is an excellent resource not only for building business-to-business relationships, but for enabling potential customers, partners and funding sources to find your company. Plus, as a register user, you are able to see more complete directory results when doing a search. Remember, the more information we have, the better statistics we can compile demonstrating the breadth of Michigan’s biosciences capabilities and support growth for all!
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