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Core Newsletter | August 2025

MMA to Support Members Navigating Key Changes for Employer Benefit Programs; 3D Cell Culture Solutions from Fisher Scientific; centrexIT’s Exclusive Cybersecurity Resource Library; Upcoming Events; and more.

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

Compliance Update: Key Changes for Employer Benefit Programs
Marsh McLennan Agency, Biocom California’s strategic partner for employee benefits, has shared important updates impacting employer-sponsored plans. Recent changes include permanent relief for HDHP/HSA telemedicine coverage and an increase in the annual dependent care FSA limit. The implications of these changes extend across industries, impacting employers well beyond the life science sector. Connect with MMA to ensure your programs remain compliant and competitive.

Lab & Facilities

3D Cell Culture Solutions from Fisher Scientific
Cell culture plays an important role in drug development and manufacturing. For biomedical research, 3D cell culture enables improved cell differentiation and function, leading to more reliable insights and data. Biocom California members receive exclusive discounts on 3D cell culture solutions for achieving improved cell differentiation and function through the Fisher Scientific portfolio. Learn more through their brochure and cell culture product hub.

centrexIT Launches Cybersecurity Resource Library
To support life science companies in safeguarding their innovation, centrexIT has launched a new Digital Resource Library featuring white papers, checklists and interactive tools to help teams protect their sensitive data and future-proof their IT infrastructure. Explore the resource library to transform your technology into a strategic business advantage and maintain unwavering investor confidence.

Product Feature: AQUOS BOARD – Smarter Collaboration for Life Sciences
The Sharp Business Systems AQUOS BOARD interactive display is designed to help life science teams collaborate with ease. With real-time editing, annotation and sharing, teams can make faster decisions while working across labs, offices or remote locations. Explore how AQUOS BOARD can enhance your team’s workflow.

Travel & Hospitality

Enterprise National Tops BTN’s Car Rental Rankings for 10th Consecutive Year
For the 10th year in a row, National Car Rental has been named the top-rated supplier in Business Travel News’ 2025 Car Rental Survey, outpacing competitors with victories in 10 of 12 rating categories. This decade-long streak underscores National’s consistency in delivering across key metrics like booking ease, vehicle quality, overall value and complaint resolution. Learn more about the Enterprise National program, exclusive to Biocom California members.

Grande Colonial Welcomes New Sales Leadership
The Grande Colonial in La Jolla is proud to welcome Yolanda Silva as its new Director of Sales. With over 27 years of experience at some of San Diego’s top hotels, Yolanda will oversee group sales, corporate events and catering initiatives. She looks forward to collaborating with member companies on meetings, programs and celebrations of all sizes. Reach out to Yolanda to schedule a site tour at this historic La Jolla property and learn about their member-exclusive packages.

Summer Activations at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
This season, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines has debuted two new summer experiences designed to help guests unwind and connect. The Lookout is their new outdoor bar with Adirondack seating and views of the 18th green, while the Aperol Spritz Pop-Up brings a touch of European flair to the pool deck. With signature cocktails, vibrant settings and ocean-adjacent views, these activations provide a fun way to unwind after meetings or connect with colleagues. Learn more.

Hyatt Regency La Jolla – Late Summer Business Travel, Elevated
As summer winds down, Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine offers the perfect blend of productivity and leisure in the heart of San Diego’s innovation corridor. Newly refreshed meeting spaces, on-site dining and exclusive Biocom California member rates make it easy to host clients, wrap up Q3 projects or plan your next corporate gathering. Take a virtual tour and see how business travel can be more rewarding.

If you are interested in learning about how our endorsed Core partners can support your company’s responsible sourcing efforts, please explore our Responsible Sourcing Hub.

Biocom California's HR Conference for Life Science, co-hosted by Marsh McLennan Agency, will be held on September 17 at 8:30 a.m. PDT in San Diego.

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