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Benefits of Membership

Benefits:
Membership in POS is a valuable way to participate in a unique bioprocessing research concept. Membership is open to most organizations, with benefits differing depending upon the class of membership obtained.

Classes of Membership

1. Industrial

Open to all companies with an active and direct interest in bioprocessing technologies.

Benefits:
  • Preferred rate of 20% off research work up to maximum savings of twice the membership fee.
  • Preferred access to the pilot plant.
  • Ability to participate at POS's Annual General Meeting as a voting member.
  • Ability to select a candidate for election to  POS's Board of Directors or committee of the Board.
  • Receipt of the POS Inside Report and other publications exclusively for  member companies.
  • Posting of corporate web page link and corporate summary on POS's web site.
  • Framed certificate identifying the organization as an industrial member of POS.

The annual membership fee is:

Gross Sales Per Year Membership Fee
0 to $20 million $2,500
$20 million to $100 million $4,000
Over $100 million $5,000

2. Federal Membership

The Government of Canada, which has funded POS activities to a considerable extent, is a Member of the Corporation and has the right to Board representation. Benefits are extended to all departments of the Federal Government.

3. Provincial Membership

Open to all provincial governments of Canada.

Benefits:
  • Preferred rate for research work by provincial agencies and corporations located within the province.
  • Ability to participate at POS's Annual General Meeting as a voting member.
  • Ability to select one provincial representative to stand on POS's Board of Directors.
  • Receipt of the POS Inside Report and other publications exclusively for member companies.
  • Posting of web page link and summary on POS's web site.

The annual membership fee is $25,000.

4. Associate Membership

For organizations or companies that have an interest in POS's activities, but that are unlikely to make use of POS's services, Associate membership expresses support of the bioprocessing industry and the importance of POS's role.

Benefits:
  • Visible support of POS and the bioprocessing industry.
  • Ability to participate at POS's Annual General Meeting as a non-voting member.
  • Receipt of the POS Inside Report or other  publications and information which POS sends to member companies.
  • Posting of corporate web page link and corporate summary on POS's web site.
  • Certificate identifying the organization as a member of POS.

The annual membership fee is $500.

To discuss your membership requirements, contact
Paul Feduc, PhD., Vice President, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at:

telephone: (306) 978-2845
email

 

 

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