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Why Should I Join? Benefits of LSO Membership

• Influence advances in the provincial and federal life sciences agenda. LSO advocates on your behalf and amplifies your voice in key policy discussions.
• Expand your network and build partnerships. LSO acts as a hub connecting you with companies and industry associations — provincially, nationally, and globally. LSO members get discounted access to educational and networking events, such as our Breakfast Meetings, Ideas to Action Forum, Queen’s Park Day, and Annual Awards Presentation.
• Access talent and professional development opportunities. LSO events provide a premier opportunity to share best practices and connect with talent within our sector. Our popular networking events are attended by companies, startups, entrepreneurs, students, service providers, and job seekers. In addition, we offer an active mentorship program through the Ten Thousand Coffees platform.
• Raise awareness of your brand and stay on top of sector news. LSO members receive marketing and branding spotlight on our social media channels and exclusive access to our weekly newsletter.
• Benefit from business support services to assist with commercialization and growth. LSO members receive discounts on hotels; car rentals; lab equipment and supplies through BIOTECanada; affordable & flexible employee benefits plan from BioBenefits; and free or discounted job postings on BioTalent Canada’s ‘PetriDish,’ Canada’s only national, bilingual biotech job board. Additional corporate discount programs may be available throughout the year from LSO partners like BioTalent Canada and BIOTECanada.