Ship Confidently This Holiday Season Through FedEx; Prepare for Upcoming Funding Deadlines with OmniSync; Think Fisher Scientific for Your Greener Procurement Needs; 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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Need to Ship Internationally at the Last Minute? 
FedEx is your one-stop-shop for all international shipping needs this holiday season. Compare global shipping options, get international rates and fill out customs forms, all in one place. Ensure your deliveries arrive exactly on time, even to another hemisphere. Learn more. 

Non-Dilutive Funding Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching 
Does your organization need grant funding to fuel your life science innovation? Small business innovation research (SBIR) funding deadlines are rapidly approaching and OmniSync is here to help. Applications to the National Institutes of Health are due by January 5, at which time up to $2.2 million of debt-free funding will be awarded. Maximize your potential for success by reaching out to the OmniSync team today. Learn more. 

Choosing Wisely: Rental Cars or Personal Vehicles for Business Travel
Enterprise reports that between the widespread adoption of hybrid workplace models and the rise in local and domestic business trips, today’s employees are opting to use their personal vehicles for corporate travel roughly half the time. But is personal vehicle use really in the best interest of your business and employees? In their article, Enterprise discusses the three ways in which renting a car for business use may be the smarter choice. Learn more.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

HITO-Based Management
Sharp Business Systems holds the philosophy that it is their responsibility to foster a healthy and productive work-life balance for their employees. By implementing measures aimed at preventing long working hours and encouraging employees to take paid leave, they aim to create a workplace where employees are able to efficiently perform at a high level. Learn more. 

Environment & Sustainability

Celebrating Our Collective Commitment
We’re excited to see an increasing number of Biocom California members prioritizing the procurement of more sustainable lab products, showcasing their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint. Together with Fisher Scientific, we’re here to support you with tailored resources and programs designed to help you meet your sustainability goals. Request a meeting to increase your greener procurement and gain access to custom reporting to quantify and illustrate your impact.

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.

Community and Events

December 3 | Let’s Talk About Leaders of Change | San Diego
December 4 | OUTBio Networking Mixer  | SSF
December 5 | Spotlight on City of Torrance | Greater LA

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