The Massachusette Biotechnology Council (MBC)represents over 575 companies, academic and service organizations involved in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We offer education and support for our members in the areas of public policy, events and industry development. Other areas include professional development programs, industry information, educational initiatives, workforce training, and our purchasing consortium which is responsible for negotiating a broad-based collection of contracts and services on behalf of member companies which provides substantial cost savings.