Membership

Member Benefits

  • Discounts to attend business networking conferences, breakfasts, and lunches
  • Access to detailed company data resulting from statewide asset mapping and strategic planning initiative
  • Opportunities to join IHIF's strategic planning and events committees (Economic Development, Human Capital, Public Policy, Networking, Conferences and Events)
  • Advising and connections for entrepreneurs
  • Access to executive briefings and magazine publications by IHIF
  • Subscription to IHIF's health industry newsletter
  • Online link from IHIF's site to your business
  • Opportunities to volunteer & collaborate with work groups as they are identified
  • Opportunities to sponsor IHIF events
  • Special rates for products and services from partner vendors

Discounts Available Through BIO for IHIF Members

Through its partnership with the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the international organization that represents the biotechnology industry, the Indiana Health Industry Forum (IHIF) offers its members the opportunity to take advantage of several of the BIO Business Solutions programs, as listed below. There is no fee for IHIF members to utilize any of the programs and BIO membership is not a requirement for IHIF members.

BioSurplus provider of pre-owned laboratory instruments and web based equipment management services.

  • >> 5% annual credit or 1% annual cash rebate on equipment purchases or net consignment sales proceeds >> 10% discount on setup fees for e-Quip enabled services >> 30-day limited warranty on most purchased equipment >> Experienced customer service representatives offering knowledgeable and reliable service
  • ChoicePoint - Employee Screening
  • >> 10% discount on the standard ChoicePoint ScreenNow fees for background reports and drug testing services >> ScreenNow membership/set-up fee waived >> Extensive menu of background investigation and drug testing services from which you select — for just dollars per search >> Online easy-to-read results on background screening reports through ScreenNow
  • Chubb Group - Property & casualty insurance
  • >> customized property insurance >> general liability insurance >> insurance for R&D operations, including business income >> highly protected risk (HPR) arrangements >> worldwide coverage territory >> "damage to your products" insurance >> crime insurance >> loss control and claim expertise >> boiler & machinery protection >> automobile insurance >> workers compensation >> excess and umbrella liability insurance >> disaster recovery and business continuation planning and advise
  • >> Very competitive premiums for companies at all stages >> Low minimum premiums for early stage companies >> Dedicated loss control and claims specialists for BIO members >> Use of proprietary Chubb software for determining business interruption limits >> Devoted underwriting teams providing five-day turnaround for BIO members
  • Chubb Group - Clinical trials liability insurance: Products liability insurance; Errors or omissions insurance; Professional liability insurance
  • The coverages offered by Chubb under the BIO program are:
    >>Clinical Trials and Product Liability: Coverage for commercialized products as well as products in all stages of human clinical trials.
    >>Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance: Coverage for financial loss to third parties arising out of negligence.
    >>

    Professional Liability: Coverage for companies conducting contract research.

    Member Benefit:

    >>10% premium credit (subject to regulatory limitations)

    BIO and Endorsing State or Regional Association Member Benefits:

    >>Very competitive premiums for companies at all stages
    >>Low minimum premiums for early stage companies
    >>Broad coverage tailored to meet the unique needs of the biotech industry

  • Humboldt/United Van Lines - Moving and relocation services
  • >> Maximum discounted pricing off federal tariffs allowed >> Guaranteed pickup and delivery >> Free full-replacement valuation >> Comprehensive employee relocation program >> Laboratory & office moving expertise >> Responsive customer service
  • Monitor Liability Managers - Directors' & Officers' liability insurance
  • >> 7.5% no-claims policy renewal credit >> Prenegotiated, standard coverage terms for members >> Very competitive premiums for companies at all stages >> Low minimum premiums for early stage companies >> Loss control services, including the design of insider trading and corporate communication policies >> Significant experience underwriting both public and private biotech companies
  • Monitor Liability Managers - Employment Practices liability insurance
  • >> 7.5% no-claims policy renewal credit >> Prenegotiated, standard coverage terms for members >> Very competitive premiums for companies at all stages >> Low minimum premiums for early stage companies >> Third party employment practices liability coverage >> Significant experience underwriting both public and private biotech companies
  • Nonprofit Liability Insurance Insurance protects the assets of a nonprofit organization and its employees from expenses arising from legal claim and litigation expenses.
  • >> 5% no-claims policy renewal credit >> Prenegotiated, standard coverage terms for members >> Very competitive premiums for nonprofits of all sizes >> Retention waiver in the event of no liability
  • Office Depot - Office supplies, furniture and equipment
  • >> Up to 75% off the manufacturer's list price on core list items plus very aggressive pricing on other catalogue items and furniture >> Two pricing options: list-less pricing or retail-less pricing >> A core list of 250 frequently-ordered items-a list that can be completely customized for your company >> Annual cash rebate for purchases made online >> No shipping and handling charges and Next-Business-Day delivery on office products (Order by 5 pm local time and your order within the Office Depot local delivery area will be delivered FREE the Next Business Day. Please note: Fax orders must be received by 3 pm to qualify for FREE Next-Business-Day delivery. >> Additional discounts available to high-volume purchasers >> Emergency purchases at Office Depot retail stores using an Office Depot Purchasing Card or an authorized Procurement/Credit Card, where you will receive special BIO member price or the retail store price, whichever is lower >> No minimum orders and no term or volume commitments >> Aggressive cost-plus pricing on computer & technology products through Tech Depotô, an Office Depot company >> Online 24/7 digital printing solutions to create professional full-color or black and white documents and correspondence materials at discounted rates. Documents are e-warehoused making changes and reordering effortless and on-demand. >> Promotional products program provides special discounts on more than 1,200 promotional products to promote brand awareness, company image and events. Browse and order items online or utilize the expertise of a promotional products representative.
  • Business Wire - News distribution services
  • >> 10% discount off Business Wire's standard published rates on news distribution services (either domestic, specialty or international circuits) >> 10% discount off Business Wire's standard published rates on EDGAR products >> Complimentary annual membership to Business Wire >> Distribution to national life science trade publications included at no additional charge with any distribution circuit selected >> Posting of your company's logo included with your company's news releases at no additional charge >> Free Business Wire NewsTrak Reach, Posting and Access Reports that provide monitoring and reporting of the visibility, access and usage of your news release
  • Tech Depot - Computer and Technology Products
  • >> A selection of over 250,000 technology products, including PC hardware, software, peripherals, network servers, accessories and supplies >> Discounted cost-plus pricing and low shipping rates >> Expert Account Management specializing in technology solutions >> Authorized reseller for major manufacturers, such as Cisco, HP/Compaq, IBM, Microsoft, Toshiba and Palm Computing >> Dedicated Product Specialists >> Customized extranet that reflects your company's buying habits >> Unparalleled access to hard to find technology products >> Unique Advantage: Local account manager (Office Depot representative) with technology expert partner (Tech Depot representative)
  • VWR International - Laboratory supplies and equipment
  • >> Pricing based on a total annual volume of $45 million >> Hot list of approximately 1130 items, with savings of up to 75% from list >> Hot list flexibility—pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company's local pricing >> Discounts across the entire VWR product offering >> Special pricing on general equipment items with list price of over $1,100 >> E-commerce rebate if most of your orders are placed online >> No minimum order required >> Next-day delivery to most locations >> No shipping charges for products shipped from VWR's primary distribution facilities >> Detailed quarterly usage and performance reporting
  • >> Special pricing agreements with major manufacturers: BD Biosciences, Burdick & Jackson, Cardinal Health, EMD Chemicals, Eppendorf, Greiner, Hyclone Laboratories, Mallinckrodt Baker, MBP, Mediatech, Microflex, Nalge Nunc, Pall and Revco
  • William Gallagher Associates - Broker for risk management/business insurance
For more infomation on the BIOBusinessSolutions, go to: http://www.biobusinesssolutions.com/
 

IHIF Annual Meeting

Dan Peterson
Dan Peterson
Cook Medical
IHIF Chairman

Thank you to the IHIF Board and Membership!

2007 was a strong year for the Indiana Health Industry Forum. We took on an ambitious asset mapping initiative, convened discussions around several critical issues affecting the competitiveness of the health and life science industry in the state of Indiana, held a successful annual conference, and produced a second major conference examining the state’s strength in diabetes research. All of this and more was achieved in concert with our partners in industry, government and academia. Since it’s inception in 1994, the Indiana Health Industry Forum has served as the focal point for discussion about the competitiveness of the industry in the state and with the continued support of members and sponsors, 2008 promises even more. Thank you for your contribution to the success of IHIF.
2007 Annual Report
If you are interested in becoming a member of IHIF, please download and return the 2008 Membership application or contact Kristin Jones at info@ihif.org.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008