Election Results, 2012
NMBio Board of Directors - 2012
We are pleased to annnounce that the entire slate of candidates for the open Board positions were re-elected, and the Board Officers also were retained. Please feel free to contact any of the Board Members with suggestions or questions, and join us for a great slate of programs for this year. Visit the About NMBIO - Board page for more info.
NMBio 2012 Programs
Our schedule of topics continues to provide in depth information on a wide range of biotech business issues. You won’t want to miss them!
- January - Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits: Hot Topics and Opportunities for Biotech
- February - Global Opportunities for NM Biotech Companies
- March - Partnering with Large Companies to Accelerate Commercialization Licensing
- April - E&Y Life Sciences Market Report Overview
- May - FDA Requirements for Marketing Medical Devices
- June - Best Practices for Valuing and Monetizing Your IP Portfolio
- July - Biofuels Forum
- August - Accessing Technology and Labor Resources to Grow Your Business
- September - Agricultural Forum
Time Now to Join or Re-Join NMBio
As you can see from the meeting schedule and from the purchasing program info below, there are lots of reasons to participate in NMBio as a member or sponsor. It is time to regsiter your company for 2012 - see membership info on this page. Contact Ingrid Baker at admin@nmbio.org with any questions.
BIO International Conference Sessions Available
NMBio is pleased to announce that we have purchased the complete set of proceeding from the 2011 BIO International Convention held in Washington DC, and they will be available to any NMBio member that wishes to check them out.
The CD's may be checked out when attending an NMBio meeting, or can be mailed for the cost of postage and handling. Email admin@nmbio.org for more information or to reserve a CD. Attached is a listing of the sessions.
Letter From The President
Well, here we are; another year gone by. In fact, almost 20 years. This coming year, New Mexico Biotechnology & Biomedical Association will have been in existence for 20 years - the oldest state biotechnology association in the country! The organization first started having regular meetings in 1992 and was formally chartered in 2002. That is something that we can all be proud of. And although the news world currently seems obsessed with negative news, the biotech industry in New Mexico continues to press on with new innovations and exciting collaborations. NMBio’s role in fostering and promoting the bioscience industry in New Mexico is an important one. By facilitating important communications and hosting value-added events, NMBio brings together researchers, business people, research institutions and investors with strong interests in the diverse world of biotechnology. NMBio’s advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels ensures that policy makers are keenly aware of the interests of our industry when considering new legislation.
This past year has seen a flurry of activity. Our focus has begun to broaden from the traditional life science areas of biotech, devices and pharma to include agriculture and biofuels. Based on the response of the event attendees, I expect that we will continue to find new ways to cater to the entire biotechnology industry. NMBio representatives visited with, and advocated on your behalf to, all of New Mexico’s Congressional offices. NMBio was also represented at the BIO International Conference. Proceedings of the conference are available to NMBio members at no cost. Additionally, NMBio sponsored each of the Regional Science Fairs in New Mexico, where our young and talented future biotech workforce is gaining important exposure to science. Our efforts are aimed at helping to improve the quality of science education statewide, increase student interest in science, and improve student performance in science education. Winners from the regional science fairs had the opportunity to present their research at the 2011 New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair in Socorro, NM and at the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Los Angeles. NMBio sponsorship funds helped to provide award money and travel support for student participants.
Our members experienced a number of successes. 10 NMBio members were recipients of Therapeutic Discovery Project awards. NMBio member companies were recognized by the New Mexico Business Weekly as 2010 top revenue earning biotechnology companies in New Mexico. An NMBio member company was acquired and another received a significant investment round. Many others were awarded grants and others experienced significant market successes.
We still have challenges. Our efforts to advocate for the interests of small businesses in the recently passed Patent Act were not successful and reauthorization of the SBIR and STTR programs, upon which many of our members rely on for early-stage research funding, has not be re-authorized. Stay tuned for progress on this.
Of course, NMBio doesn’t exist nor function without the generous support of our sponsors, members and our all-volunteer Board of Directors. NMBio is extremely appreciative of all of you. I’ve had the privilege of serving as your Board President, which has meant that I’ve had the fortune of working with some of the best minds in the state on issues of importance. For this, I am extremely grateful. The biotechnology industry holds great potential to improve the lives of our residents by creating high paying jobs, improving healthcare, feeding the population and developing bio-energy sources. I thank you for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Andrew Salazar
Board President
Why join NMBio?
1. Informative and educational programs presented by industry experts
2. Web-site and event recognition for sponsors to increase visibility both locally and nationally
3. Gold and platinum sponsors are furnished Board of Directors observer privileges
4. Access to BIO's Business Solutions Programs which offer huge savings on everyday items such as lab equipment, office supplies, insurance and federal service sector programs
5. Gain a voice and advocacy on Federal and State legislative issues
6. Networking events to increase local awareness of your company and learn about others
7. Access to local and national BIO affiliates
8. Access and ability to join our Preferred Provider list
9. Invitation to BIO Fly-In in Washington, DC including arranged meetings with New Mexico's legislators
10. Invitation to attend BIO events with hundreds of other companies, venture capitalists and affiliates
11. A chance to build the bioscience and biotechnology industry locally and nationally
If you are not currently a member of New Mexico BIO, please consider joining. We all want to see the growth of a cleaner, higher wage industry, and bolstering biotechnology is a proven way to do that. An industry united strengthens each of our companies individually.
You never know who you will meet at one of our programs and it is a perfect way to increase awareness of your business and learn about goings on in New Mexico and the industry as a whole. NMBio's legislative effort gives us a meaningful voice on issues impacting the growth and well being of our industry and this voice is amplified by working with our national and state affiliates.
As a not-for-profit, volunteer organization our membership fees cover only the costs providing you social and educational events and attendance to legislative meetings. Joining NMBio gives your company an edge by providing access to our purchasing programs which cover everything from reagents to insurance. Testimonials from our members confirm the savings from the BIO Business Solutions program can exceed thousands of dollars.
We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting!
New FedEx partnership with BIO benefits NMBio members
Good news for members of New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association (NMBio). You now can receive significant discounts on FedEx shippiing services (all the more reason for non-members to join up!). The savings program is the result of the partnership that NMBio has with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the international trade association for the biotechnology industry. BIO negotiaged special pricing with FedEx on beahlf of members of BIO, NMBio and other state and regional biotech associations nationwide to offer members special discounts on shipping.
As a member of NMBio, the program offers:
- Up to 33% off select FedEx Express U.S. shipping
- Up to 35% off select FedEx international shipping
- Up to 23% off select FedEx Express Freight shipments of more than 150 pounds
- Up to 15% off select FedEx Ground shipping
The program is offered as a benefit of NMBio membership with no enrollment fees or shipping quotas. For more information or to enroll in the program, go to www.bio.org/bbs/fedex.
Resources
Visit our Resources page to learn more about the New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance and the different types of tax incentives available to NM businesses.
Upcoming Events
- February 14, 2012, BioMedical Tuesday, Let our panelists help you better access government resources for growing your biotech business.
- March 08, 2011, March Meeting - Partnering with Larger Companies to Accelerate Commercialization Licensing, Development, Partnership, Business Development and Strategic Alliance Opportunities with J&J, Pfizer, Tricore and LRRI - Panel
Recent News
- January 12, 2012, NMBio and Southwest Biofuels Association (SWBA) Partner For The Future, New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association has partnered with the Southwest Biofuels Association to address mutual interests, and to focus on the growing field of biofuels.
- January 10, 2012, Introducing the 2012 NMBio Board of Directors, Meet our 2012 Board of Directors
- October 28, 2011, NMBio States Position on Patent Reform Act, On September 8, 2011 the U.S. Senate passed a patent reform bill, the "Leahy-Smith America Invents Act," which was subsequently signed into law by President Obama on September 16. The final Senate vote was 89-9, reflecting broad support for patent reform legislation in this Congress-the Senate passed its version of the bill (S. 23) by a vote of 95-5, and the House bill (H.R. 1249) passed by a 304-117 margin. It is widely believed that this patent reform measure is going to usher in considerable changes in how patents are obtained and enforced in the United States.
- May 17, 2011, NMBio Members Receive 'Who's Who in Technology' Awards, NMBio members and sponsors receive awards.
- February 15, 2011, New NMBio Alliance WIth FedEx, Members of the New Mexico Biotechnology and Biomedical Association can now received significant discounts on FedEx shipping services as a benefit of NMBio membership.
