The Federal Government Relations Committee concentrates on educating and lobbying government officials regarding legislative proposals affecting the biotechnology industry. The committee reviews the BIO legislative and regulatory agenda as a whole to set priorities and strategies; initiates BIO policy discussions regarding legislation; and provides advice and recommendations to the Board. Committee members meet with various government officials and their staffs to gain information, offer insight and advice, and buttress BIO positions. The committee collaborates on substance and formulates legislative strategy for major BIO priorities. For more information and to join the Committee, please contact Amanda Galich (agalich@bio.org).

Sharing your company’s vision with potential investors or partners can be a critical factor in growing the company. A pitch deck is an essential tool for communicating your path to success. Ahead of the BIO Investor Forum (BIF) in October, business development expert, Linda Pullan from Pullan Consulting will be hosting twenty-minute virtual appointments to review and answer your top pitch deck questions. What to expect in the overview & 20-minute Zoom session: How to answer investors' key questions Key slides to include in your pitch deck How to keep your pitch deck short, yet compelling  Schedule Office Hour

The Committee concentrates on tax, financial services, securities, and accounting policies that impact member companies and biotech capital formation. This committee advises BIO staff about the impact of legislation and regulations affecting these policy matters and supports BIO’s engagement with Treasury, the SEC, and the IRS, as well as Congress and the Administration. For more information and to join the Committee, please contact Emily Berst (eberst@bio.org).

Sharing your company’s vision with potential investors or partners can be a critical factor in growing the company. A pitch deck is an essential tool for communicating your path to success. Ahead of the BIO Investor Forum (BIF) in October, business development expert, Linda Pullan from Pullan Consulting will be hosting twenty-minute virtual appointments to review and answer your top pitch deck questions. What to expect in the overview & 20-minute Zoom session: How to answer investors' key questions Key slides to include in your pitch deck How to keep your pitch deck short, yet compelling  Schedule Office Hour