February 23, 2023
Should Health Care & Life Sciences Care About IRS Section 174?

If you are a taxpayer and have research and experimental (R&E) expenses then, yes, you should care about changes to Section 174. Understand what is changing and what to do about it in CLA‘s recent post written by Michael De Prima, Mark Hall, and Jennifer Boese.
BIO is back in Boston – June planning starts NOW
BioCT and Connecticut’s biotechnology partners are thrilled to announce Connecticut’s 2023 Pavilion at the BIO International Convention showcasing the state’s growing life sciences industry to the global biotechnology industry.

Sign up now to participate in the Connecticut Pavilion

Participating companies receive one exhibitor pass which provides access to the convention’s exhibit floor as well as access to open area tables and seating within the Pavilion and the opportunity to use the Pavilion as a ‘home base’ for meetings and networking during the convention.

Please contact Kelley Gipson to reserve your spot today!

Interested in sponsoring the Connecticut Pavilion?

There are a variety of sponsorship packages available this year to showcase your support for Connecticut and make the most of your attendance at the convention. Please click here to learn more. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Did you know that BioCT Members get an additional 1% rebate incentive on diverse supplier spend when purchasing supplies and services through the FisherScientific distribution channel?
Contact Benjamin Fitzpatrick (bfitzpatrick@bioct.org) to learn more.

Virtual Career Panel on Social & Behavioral Careers – Hosted by YWIB CT 

TOMORROW, Friday, February 24, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Young Women In Bio (YWIB)-Connecticut is partnering with Junior Achievement of Southwest New England to present a virtual career panel discussion focusing on mental health therapy and nutritionists. Please join us to learn more about these careers as well…

Credit Yourself for Investing in Your Workforce – Hosted by CLA 

Wednesday, March 1, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join our session to learn more about important employment-related tax credits: Employee retention credit (ERC), Federal empowerment zone credit, Work opportunity tax credit (WOTC). We’ll also cover other targeted employment credits that can help add value and…

Understanding Behavioral Biases & Making Smarter Financial Decisions – Hosted by WIB 

Wednesday, March 1, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our first joint Executive Women in Bio (EWIB) Roundtable with JP Morgan Private Bank. Speaker Jeff Kreisler will lead an engaging conversation on how behavioral science can help us reframe our choices for better outcomes, tackling…

Finding Ethics in an Overcrowded Lifeboat – Hosted by UConn TCS 

Thursday, March 2, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Saying, “But I didn’t know” won’t keep you out of trouble or even jail. Learn business-ethics basics through a fun, interactive webinar many people call, “The best I have ever attended!” Robert Zafft’s introduction to business ethics came during Russia’s wild 1990s…

Networking, Women Winemakers, and an Optional Tasting – Hosted by WIB CT 

Thursday, March 2, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

Join us for this virtual event featuring the journey of three women winemakers, followed by an opportunity for networking. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy or participate in a wine tasting of three wines by the winemakers. The wines they will be…