OBA - BIO Benefits to Members

Member Resources Navigation Member Resources Member Directory BIO Benefits To Members Real Estate Facilities and Resources Job Board OHSU Research Directory Login To Update Your Member Profile Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities	BIO Benefits to Members OBA is an affiliate of the national Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). BIO is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing connection, advocacy, business development, communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. Through this affiliation, OBA members can access the national purchasing power level of benefits. BIO has selected the top-tier providers and negotiated agreements for your benefit. Below you will find a one-line description and contact information to reach the local representatives for each member service. If you have any ideas or suggestions on services we might add let us know. This national program is the largest cost savings program for the life sciences industry, enabling more than $200 million in sales annually to more than 2,000 life sciences companies of all sizes. Employee benefits: Medical, disability, life, dental, AD&D, prescription drug, vision: Dennis Rainey with ABD Insurance — a Wells Fargo Company Office (888) 543-9995 ext. 8484 dnr@abdi.com Business insurance: Clinical trials liability, D&O liability, E&O liability, product liability, Professional Liability, property and casualty insurance Bill Ruttledge, Wells Fargo Insurance phone: 503-293-9500 or Brett Bauer, Woodruff-Sawyer phone: 503-416-7180 Office Depot and Tech Depot discount purchase plan: Receive substantial discounts on core office supplies, technology, and furnishings, with free delivery. Members also receive discounts on printing services including documents, stationery and promotional products. Larry Hento 503-290-0274 larry.hento@officedepot.com [Office Depot Information - Page I - PDF] [Office Depot Information - Page II - PDF] VWR BIO purchase plan: Members receive access to a diversified product mix, including chemicals; glassware and plastic ware; equipment and instruments; furniture; protective apparel; production and safety products; and other life science and laboratory products and supplies. Charles McWilliams, director, Biotechnology Market Segment phone 877-897-6377 x191151 charles_mcwilliams@vwr.com BioSurplus: pre-owned lab instruments and equipment. 858-550-0800 ext 207 info@biosurplus.com Airgas and BOC Gases: BIO members and affiliates qualify for discounts. John Haggerty 610-391-1894 john.haggerty@airgas.com and Nicholas Poluch 610-437-2713 nicholas.poluch@boc.com Business Wire: The leading source for press releases, photos, multimedia, and regulatory filings from companies and groups throughout the world. Lauren Linscheid, Client Services Representative 800-371-2638 lauren.linscheid@businesswire.com		Underwriting Sponsors