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Biotech companies enjoy unique advantages at Fitz

Service Provider Program – Bioscience Companies at Fitzsimons don’t have to go to the yellow pages to find great service providers!

Bioscience Companies require assistance from service providers who understand the unique nature of their business. The FRA provides a program that allows these companies to access service providers that have been screened for the experience and expertise and have agreed to provide Fitzsimons bioscience companies discounted rates.

The service provider program includes onsite providers and outsource referrals. A brief description of their services are provided below; however, if you click on their logos, you can find more information about the discounted rates and services they provide Fitzsimons companies.
If you are a service provider and would like to be considered for the program, click here to access the application.

Outsource Referral Companies

Accounting/Bookkeeping:

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TaxOps is a premier tax-focused CPA firm providing comprehensive tax services to business entities, including tax compliance, tax minimization, cash and attribute management and risk mitigation. For more information, click on our logo, visit our website at www.taxops.com, or contact Daniel DeLau at 720-227-0065, delau@taxops.com.

Business Development:

Fitzsimons BioBusiness Partners, Inc. is a venture development organization dedicated to promoting the growth and success of bioscience business in Colorado, with a special emphasis on growing a bioscience cluster at the Fitzsimons Life Science District. For more information, please call 720.859.4107.
 

For 20 years, Lisa Shapiro has been an expert global pharmaceutical strategist in evaluating and developing markets. Key areas include:
• Market Assessments
• Product Positioning
• Development and Lifecycle Plans
• Forecasting/Financial Modeling
• Licensing and Acquisition Evaluations
Click on our logo for additional information. Contact Lisa by phone at 303-440-3319 or by email at lshapiro@shapirosolutions.com or visit www.shapirosolutions.com

Contract Research Organizations:

NextGen Pharma Technologies represents a number of unique Contract Research Organizations (CROs). NextGen client companies provide discovery and development solutions by matching the needs of pharma, biotech and the medical device industries with pre-qualified, niche service providers.
For more information, click on our logo at left or contact Cheryl Hite by email at Cheryl@nextgenpharma.com or by phone at 970-222-3844.
 
Pharmatech Oncology, Inc. provides Contract Research Organization (CRO) and Site Management Organization (SMO) services to oncology focused- pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as Data Management services to a broader market. Over the last 20 years, we have become experts at managing Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials, with services ranging from feasibility studies and protocol/study design to trial management and post study publications.
For more information, contact Rob Bohacs, Director of Business Development, at 720.917.7469 or visit our website at www.pharmatechoncology.com.

Facilities Consulting:

Outsource Facility Solutions LLC provides facility management, daily operations, project management, EH&S, consulting, and maintenance services. Specializing in laboratory facilities, OFS accurately maintains and troubleshoots systems and equipment vital to your operations. Click on our logo for more information or contact Mark Nissenbaum @ (303) 434-0638 or go to www.outsourcefs.com.

Financial Management:

Welcome to Collegiate Peaks Bank, your community bank whether you are a member of our Mountain Community or our Front Range Community. We are a relationship bank whose bankers want to know you, your family and your business. Our banking offices are in the town center at Fitzsimons and on South Colorado Blvd. in the Belcaro neighborhood and our Mountain Offices are in Buena Vista and Salida, Colorado. Our bankers are highly experienced professionals well suited to serve your personal, professional and business needs. We look forward to working for you! Contact Hope Spencer for more information: 303-481-1301. 

Commerce Bank has been providing financial services to consumers and business clients in the communities we serve since 1865. We have consistently ranked in the Top 20 Best Performing Banks in the nation by Bank Director Magazine. Our dedicated healthcare banking professionals have been offering the extensive, specialized financial experience to the healthcare and life sciences industries for nearly 20 years. Learn more about comprehensive solutions you can use to bring value to your bottom line by calling Melissa Whitmer at 303-214-5412.
 

Denver’s growing businesses have relied on Citywide Banks for financial advice and guidance since 1963. Citywide specializes in providing consultative service, flexible credit and advanced cash management services to small and mid-sized businesses of all kinds including medical, industrial, technology and healthcare service companies. Learn more about Citywide by clicking on our logo to the left. For immediate assistance call Tom Flanagan at 303-365-3610. www.citywidebanks.com. Member FDIC.

 

At IronStone Bank, we value relationships. We specialize in providing exceptional service and meeting the financial goals of individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, professionals and the medical community. Click on our logo for more information or contact Jacqueline Schmieding at 303.367.3361. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender

Hazardous Waste Disposal:

AET Environmental
Frank Virginia
VP of Sales and Marketing
14 LakesideLane
Denver, CO 80212
303-333-8521
www.aetenvironmental.com

 

Veolia Environmental Services
Customer Service/Accounts (Eileen)
303-289-4827 x123

Waste pickup (Jesse)
303-289-4827 x112
www.veoliaes.com

Hotels:

The hotel that “Fitz” all your needs. Spacious studios & suites with full kitchens featuring a contemporary Colorado Chic design. 24 hour free shuttle to Fitzsimons campus, airport & locally within a 5 mile radius. Full service restaurant & room service. Click on our logo or visit www.timbersdenver.com for more information.
 

Recently renovated, upscale, contemporary hotel with restaurant, 24 Hr Room Service, New Fitness Center, New Business Center, Complimentary Wireless Access in All Rooms, Atrium Bar, Pool & Hot Tub. 24 Hour Airport Shuttle. Local Shuttle to area dining, entertainment, shopping and Fitzsimons BioSciences. For more information, click on our logo.

Insurance:

Lockton Companies, LLC

Lockton Companies handles all lines of insurance including your Human Clinical Trial insurance worldwide. We have a team in Denver that services the “Life/Bio Science” community! We are responsive and we work hard to provide our clients with the broadest insurance protection at or below market premiums. For more information, please contact: Mike Schwander, 303.414.6122, mike.schwander@lockton.com

IT Consulting/Data Storage:

ProSolutions in an expert in helping bioscience companies protect their data. We offer a no-obligation analysis for Fitzsimons Bioscience Park members, and will present alternatives to satisfy today’s business needs while providing flexibility for your future. With access to 200,000 products and consultants in every IT subject, we look forward to helping you. Please contact Steve Tronick at (303) 507-3518 or e-mail stronick@countertrade.com.

Lab Equipment/Furniture:

Leeds is the authorized distributor of Olympus microscopes and accessories in Colorado. Other product offerings include: optical products, imaging systems, custom engineered products, cameras, service, repair and calibration. For more information, click on our logo or visit our website at www.leedsmicro.com.
 
VWR International is a global leader in the distribution of scientific supplies and services. We offer more than 750,000 products from more than 5,000 manufacturers. VWR's primary customers work in the pharmaceutical, life science, chemical, technology, food processing and consumer product industries. We have a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse located in Aurora, CO. Our local contact is Kathy Davis at 1-800-873-8977 x3030 or kathy_davis@vwr.com. (www.vwrsp.com)

Legal Services:

Hogan and Hartson is an international law firm with close to 1,000 attorneys in 20 offices worldwide, including offices in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs. The firm provides corporate, patent, intellectual property, regulatory and litigation-related legal services to a wide range of industries including biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and higher education. Contact Steve Petersen at 720-859-4041 or visit our website at www.hhlaw.com.
 
Holland & Hart attorneys are experienced in advising the life science company on matters ranging from corporate formation and financing to intellectual property involving biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and chemical sciences, and biomedical devices. For more information click our logo or visit us at www.hollandhart.com.

Marketing/PR/Graphic Design:

Hyper Dog Media is a unique website design and development firm, offering a variety of services from basic website design to complete web and multimedia CD-ROM and Video development. We design Websites that appeal to your sense of style, but are developed to be friendly to your visitors and search engines alike. For more information please, click our logo,  contact Jim Kreinbrink 720.323.4165, jim@hyperdogmedia.com or go to: www.HyperDogMedia.com
 

Specializing in presenting your product or technology to potential customers, investors and the news media. Turnkey marketing plans, advertising/PR, websites, branding/identity packages, new product launches, sales presentations, brochures and photography/video. Click on our logo for more information. Contact: Beth Lee at 303-832-4600 beth@ryden.com or www.ryden.com
 
Ubiquity specializes in generating demand for life science companies. Ubiquity can help you build demand for your products and services. We work with start-ups to mature companies everyday. Whether you need a company logo and a business card, trade show booth, investor presentation or a website, we understand life science businesses and their customers. Click on our logo for more information. Contact Greg Olson at 303-962-8700 Email: greg@ubiquitygroup.com Web: www.ubiquitygroup.com Blog: Ubiquity Blog

Moving/Storage/ Relocation/Shipping:    

For over 28 years Mesa Moving Systems, an agent for United Van Lines, has been providing relocation, transportation and logistical solutions for the Biotech industry. From a small lab move to a complex relocation of large R&D facilities, Mesa Moving Systems provides complete turnkey logistical solutions. Managing and storing laboratory equipment and other assets can be troublesome. Our sophisticated bar-code system can help control and even reduce costs. Relocating your office, laboratory, production facilities or employees quickly and hassle free are hallmarks of Mesa Moving Systems. For assistance please contact Craig Andrews at 303.923.1271 or via e-mail at candrews@mesasystemsinc.com. Please click on our logo or visit our web-site www.mesasystemsinc.com from more information.
 
Staff Relocation: Whether moving around the world or across town, Relocation Central has the resources to make your move successful. A value added benefit in partnership with the Bioscience Industry. Click on the logo for more information, call John or Felica Stanton at 303-337-6446 or go to www.feliciastanton.com
 

QuickSTAT delivers “Peace of Mind” while offering the fastest global shipping service and complete transportation solutions for your time-critical, temperature sensitive and hazardous shipments. Open 24/7/365 to service our customers. Click on logo for more information or e-mail ron_nowicki@qintl.com

Regulatory Consultants/Software:

BioReliance offers services including microbiological testing (sterility, mycoplasma) and viral testing (virus screening, retroviruses and species-specific viruses), process validations (virus and TSE/BSE clearance studies, DNA & Host Cell Protein clearance studies), process development & viral manufacturing.For more information, click on our logo or contact Kristina Lopez at Kristina.Lopez@bioreliance.com. 
 
RMC offers clients services from consultation through project execution in Product & Process Development, Facilities, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence Evaluation, Quality Systems, Project Management, Compliance, Validation & Calibration and Analytical Services.For more information please click on our logo, e-mail info@rmcpharma.com or call 303-776-5200. www.rmcpharma.com
 

Regulus Pharmaceutical Consulting, located in Boulder, Colorado, provides the following services:
 • Regulatory affairs  • Data management
 • Product development  • Statistics
 • Quality assurance  • Medical writing
Further information may be found at www.reguluspharma.com or click on our logo.
 
Lippert, Inc.
Lippert, Inc. specializes in helping small, start up pharmaceutical firms establish efficient, cost effective quality systems that will pass inspection and produce high quality products. We work with firms to review current systems to make them more efficient and robust enough to stand up to current regulatory challenges. For more information, click on our logo, visit our website at www.lippertinc.vpweb.com or give us a call at 303-719-8172.

Staffing & Human Resources:

Aerotek Scientific provides qualified professionals to fill contract, contract-to-hire and permanent positions for various companies serving the Pharmaceutical and Scientific industries. We support our customers from more than 150 non-franchised offices and employ more than 1,500 recruiters nationwide. For more information, click on our logo or contact Julie Hertzberg at jhertzbe@aerotek.com 
 www.aerotek.com  .
 
Kelly Scientific Resources is the scientific business unit of Kelly Services, the largest scientific staffing provider in the world. We offer solutions for companies from start-up biotech firms to multinational biopharmaceutical giants. Our scientific recruiters place scientists from entry-level technicians to PhD lab directors. For more about Kelly Scientific Resources, please contact Leah Bradley (leah_bradley@kellyservices.com) at 720-859-4042 or visit our website at www.kellyscientific.com
 

On Assignment Lab Support provides contract, contract-to-hire and Direct Hire placement services. We actively connect clients with candidates in industries that include biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, chemical, nutraceutical, materials science, and contract manufacturing and other industries. For additional information, please click on our logo, or contact Larry Hemley, Vice President of Marketing at 818.878.3183 or via email at larry.hemley@onassignment.com. Visit our website at www.oalabsupport.com/oalab/home.faces