Exclusive Member Benefits

Specialized Cyber Protection for Maryland Tech Council Members

Companies have begun paying more attention to their cyber liability, and with good cause. 2017 continued the steady pattern of increasing cyber-attacks with over 7 billion records stolen, an increase of 305% from the previous year. And while high profile attacks on Equifax and Uber made national headlines, cyber criminals continued to shift their attention to small and medium size businesses (SMBs). In a report published by the Ponemon Institute about SMBs, 61% reported attacks in the past year and the average cost of damages over $1 million.  

Thankfully, there are protections in place to limit a company’s exposure. Cyber insurance markets remain competitive allowing for companies to purchase coverage for first-party costs and third-party liability in the event of a breach. Through its extensive market relationships, Gallagher developed a specialized cyber program for Maryland Tech Council members that enhances their protection with broader coverage. Equally important, Gallagher offers the e-Risk Hub, a proprietary tool that allows company leaders to evaluate their cyber exposure and determine the correct coverage to purchase. To learn more about cyber and other risk management topics, please contact Steven Matz at Steven_Matz@ajg.com or 443-283-1361.

Featured Highlight

Lifetime Achievement Gala

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MTC is proud to honor three of the most influential industry titans at our Lifetime Achievement Gala on April 18, 2018 at the William F. Bolger Center in Potomac Maryland. These gentlemen share common characteristics that have enhanced life for millions, and their achievements have set a place for future generations. Join us in honoring this year’s recipients:

  • Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Director, National Institutes of Health
  • Douglas Lowy, M.D., Acting Director, National Cancer Institute and Chief of Laboratory of Cellular Oncology, Center for Cancer Research
  • John Schiller, Ph.D., Senior Investigator, National Center Institute, National Institutes of Health

Click here to register for individual seats or a table of 10.

Sponsorships are still available. For more information please contact Wendy Worm at wendy@mdtechcouncil.com.

Cost Savings Program

This Month, Take Advantage of Your ALT Benefits

The Maryland Tech Council offers its members as a free benefit, the buying power of the entire industry to deliver deep savings and exclusive services from leading suppliers in these vital areas. Each has been selected to give every company advantages that might otherwise go only to the very largest enterprises.

This month, Take Advantage of your ALT Benefits

American Laboratory Trading (ALT), an Agilent Channel Partner, is the largest supplier of high-quality refurbished laboratory equipment in North America, stocking more than 12,000 instruments, ranging from benchtop accessories to robust triple quad mass spectrometers.   

REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT
The largest supplier of refurbished lab equipment – tested and serviced to meet OEM operating specifications.

MONETIZE your SURPLUS
ALT will create surplus strategies that support MTC Member’s Corporate Responsibility and monetize idle equipment so you can invest in more.

In 2017, ALT monetized lab assets for over 300 customers

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Call (860) 691-2213 for your quote today!

Mentoring Services

January was National Mentoring Month, bringing with it an opportunity to thank our mentors who volunteer their time and share their expertise.  

The Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentor Services thanks its Mentors for their commitment, assistance and knowledge, which they give so very generously. Their contributions are immeasurable.

What a few of our Mentees are saying –

“Better than I hoped”

“Our Mentors and this program are bringing the Bio an Tech communities together”

“Thank you. We love the program”

The Maryland Tech Council Venture Mentoring Service is focused on companies in the technology and life sciences fields that are preparing to raise their first venture capital or institutional round of financing.  Potential mentees are carefully selected and may include individuals whose organization is their first or second venture.

Entrepreneurs whose applications are accepted will have the opportunity to present at the monthly VMS mentor meeting.  Members of each mentor team are selected with the CEO’s concurrence following the presentation.  Teams generally meet every 4-6 weeks with digital and voice communication between sessions.  The approach is very much entrepreneur driven, requiring CEOs to be committed to the program.  

To learn more and apply online, click here or stop by and meet us at the CONNECTpreneur event, February 28th.