Cost Savings

Cost Savings

CBSA offers a significant return on membership through the CBSA Member Savings Program, a complimentary benefit for all CBSA members. Participating companies saved more than $5.8 million in 2021 through discounts with Fisher Scientific, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the BIO Business Solutions Program.

Fisher Scientific

Colorado BioScience Association and the Fisher Scientific team collaborate to offer CBSA members exclusive savings on lab equipment, supplies, and lab services.  

New for 2023, CBSA members receive a 2% growth rebate for increased order volume on catalog and non-catalog products. It will be issued in the form of an account credit and excludes third-party products. 

Additional value for CBSA Members offered by Fisher Scientific: 

• Member-specific discounts on selected items 
• No freight charges on catalog products shipped from local warehouse 
• No hazardous material fees 
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Financial Services Leasing Program  

Fisher Scientific offers: 

• Lab consumables, supplies, and equipment  
• Scientific instruments 
• Life sciences tools 
• Supply chain optimization 
• R&D collaboration 
• Clinical trial support 
• Production solutions 

Together, CBSA and Fisher Scientific bring you: 

• An industry-leading portfolio of more than 1.7 million products from 6,500 suppliers, including 80,000 exclusive products and more than 9,400 Fisherbrand™ alternatives 
• Aggressive pricing and discount schedules 
• Standard (non-rush) shipping included on catalog products 
• Waived fees for restocking and hazardous material handling 
• Competitor pricing on catalog items will be beat by at least 1% 

For more information, contact Francisca (Francis) Bermea, Member Success Specialist, Colorado BioScience Association at fbermea@cobioscience.com. 

BC Interiors

• Offers discounted pricing of at least 15% off products for all CBSA members, regardless of project size.

• Offers zero-charge services for planning, design, and project management with new furniture purchase.

• Offers discounted labor rates for delivery and installation.

• Offers favorable payment terms plus additional financing options.

For more information, contact David Chapman, President at BC Interiors: davidc@bcinteriors.com

BIO Business Solutions

BIO Business Solutions®, the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, is complementary with your company’s membership in BIO or CBSA.

Receiving savings from our lab and office partners is incredibly simple. We’ve already vetted the suppliers and negotiated discounted pricing and favorable end-user agreements.

Participating BIO Business Solutions Companies:

If you have any specific questions about membership and would like to learn more, please contact Francisa (Francis) Bermea, Member Success Specialist, Colorado BioScience Association at fbermea@cobioscience.com.