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The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council represents 1,500+ organizations dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research. MassBio's mission is to further Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives.

MassBio members enjoy numerous benefits, including professional development and networking opportunties, state and federal advoacy, exclusive access and visbility within the ecosystem, and invaluable savings and rewards programs.
New MassBio Members Receive a Customized Benefits Package Exclusive to Cummings Clients

Visit MassBio to learn about the benefits of membership. To discuss membership, please contact Matthew Koons, director, Business Development at 617-674-5146 or matthew.koons@massbio.org.
Why join? Savings, Rewards, and Purchasing Power
MassBio Edge, MassBio’s purchasing consortium, aggregates the purchasing power of the 1,400+ member companies to offer pre-vetted competitive discounts, preferred terms and conditions, and premier customer service on critical products and services, such as lab supplies, bulk gasses, environmental waste, and lab equipment maintenance.

Preferred partners include:
MassBio’s Employee Rewards program offers individual employees of member companies discounts and deals on experiences, products, and services in the greater Boston area and beyond.

MassBioHub Meeting Packages offer adaptable spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and a dedicated team to help members produce seamless experiences – all at below market rates. 
Access, Visibility, and Advocacy

MassBio educates policymakers at both the state and federal levels to ensure Massachusetts has the best business and political environment for the life sciences industry. It also provides guidance to companies moving to and growing within the Commonwealth. 
Members have exclusive access to MassBio’s ecosystem and can promote and share information about their companies by posting events, news, white papers, research, blogs, and case studies on MassBio.org. MassBio assists entrepreneurs and startups by making connections to seasoned life sciences professionals for legal, business, and scientific advice as they seek to develop business plans, launch companies, and raise capital.

MassBio’s Career Center allows members to post job openings for free and helps connect them with the best and brightest talent.
Professional Development and Networking
MassBio hosts recurring annual ‘Premier Conferences,’ bringing together top industry leaders and key stakeholders to discuss relevant topics in all major segments of the life sciences sector. Its professional development forums are offered exclusively for members to debate industry hot topics, tackle common challenges, share best practices, and network. Regular networking mixers across the state provide members, from young professionals to executives, an opportunity to engage with the broader life sciences community.
Join Cummings and MassBio for a mixer on Thursday, September 22 from 5 to 6 PM at Old Planters Brewing Company in Beverly! RSVP to save your spot.
Benefits to Cummings Clients
“Our partnership with MassBio has been strategically important for NSIV, and for our members and graduates. Its extensive network of companies, and the countless opportunities for collaboration, education, and networking, help us to fulfill our mission of launching new companies, enabling the creation of great jobs, and expanding the life sciences in Boston’s MetroNorth.
The cost savings through MassBioEdge and the program’s preferred partners alone make membership a easy business decision for NSIV. Add to that access to other benefits like the MassBio Drive program and events like State of Possible, and it is easy to see why MassBio is the preeminent life sciences industry organization in the nation.”

Chris Ilsley
President and CEO
North Shore InnoVentures
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