Membership FAQ
Interested in LifeScience Alley membership? Not sure if you are already a member? Below are some FAQs related to membership.
How can my organization join LifeScience Alley?
How do I know if my company is already a member?
What types of life science organizations does LifeScience Alley represent?
What are LifeScience Alley's membership dues?
Does a life sciences company/organization need to be a specific size or have a certain amount of revenue to join?
Can I join LifeScience Alley if I don't belong to a life sciences organization?
I work for a non-profit organization or government unit. Does LifeScience Alley offer a special membership rate?
What are the benefits of becoming a LifeScience Alley member?
What geographic area does LifeScience Alley cover?
Can my company be a member of LifeScience Alley if it is not in this geographical region?
Why do companies outside Minnesota join LifeScience Alley?
What types of activities are offered through LifeScience Alley and how can I participate in them?
Can I attend LifeScience Alley programs and events if my company is not a member?
How can I obtain a directory of LifeScience Alley members?
Are there other LifeScience Alley chapters elsewhere?
Where can I get market and life sciences industry information from the LifeScience Alley region?
What types of professional resources does LifeScience Alley provide to members?
Q. How can my organization join LifeScience Alley?
Just fill out a membership application form online and pay via credit card, or print, fill-out, and mail in an application with a company check.
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Q. How do I know if my company is already a member?
Please check the Member List.
If your company is a member, you can begin to enjoy the benefits of LifeScience Alley. You may want to get involved in one of the Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). Or, you could sign up to attend one of our networking events called Alley Chats.
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Q. What types of life science organizations does LifeScience Alley represent?
Industries represented include medical technology and equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies, hospitals and clinics, health plans and insurers, education and research organizations, and a broad range of health care service and consulting companies. View our Member List for more information.
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Q. What are LifeScience Alley's membership dues?
Memberships are based on an organization's revenues. Once an organization joins, every employee is considered a member and can participate in LifeScience Alley programs. The membership dues are as follows:
| Students (Benefits / Application) |
$60 |
| Provisional (For life science start-up businesses ONLY*, in operation less than 3 years) |
$350 |
| Revenue to $3 million |
$700 |
| Revenue $3 to $10 million |
$1,400 |
| Revenue $10 to $50 million |
$3,200 |
| Revenue $50 to $100 million |
$6,400 |
| Revenue in excess of $100 million |
$12,700 |
*Not available to service providers such as law firms, consultants, marketing/communications firms, etc. View Membership Benefits for more information. To find out more about membership, contact us at membership@lifesciencealley.org.
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Q. Does a life sciences company/organization need to be a specific size or have a certain amount of revenue to join?
No. Any size organization can join. Membership fees are based on the annual revenue a company or organization generates. View Membership Benefits for more information.
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Q. Can I join LifeScience Alley if I don't belong to a life sciences organization?
Yes. LifeScience Alley supports the broad range of organizations working in life sciences. All members are treated the same — there are no "allied" or "vendor" categories. If you are a sole proprietor, you also can join at the same rates. Join LifeScience Alley today.
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Q. I work for a non-profit organization or government unit. Does LifeScience Alley offer a special membership rate?
No. Our membership rates are based on the revenue of each organization. This model may not be as applicable for non-profits, academic institutions, or government groups, but we can help you determine the correct dues category, so please contact us. View Membership Application for more information.
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Q. What are the benefits of becoming a LifeScience Alley member?
We offer a vast array of events, services and information to provide value to you. View Membership Benefits for more information.
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Q. What geographic area does LifeScience Alley cover?
We are regional with a majority of companies based in Minnesota. Our region also covers Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois and parts of Canada.
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Q. Can my company be a member of LifeScience Alley if it is not in this geographical region?
Yes. Organizations around the world join to take advantage of the terrific one-on-one opportunities to meet leaders who may have national and worldwide influence in the life sciences. Our programming is outstanding and may not be offered anywhere else in the world. View Membership Application for more information.
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Q. Why do companies outside Minnesota join LifeScience Alley?
This region is one of the top areas for the life sciences industry in the country and world. As such, we are able to provide access to the marketplace experts. Click Educational Programs for more information. You also may want to check out our
Member List.
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Q. What types of activities are offered through LifeScience Alley and how can I participate in them?
LifeScience Alley provides a number of opportunities for our members to get involved. We offer many educational programs, networking events and special projects throughout the year.
There are also other interesting events and conferences. See our event calendar for upcoming opportunities.
If your organization is a member, you can also request to be added to the Government Committee and participate in our legislative activities. View Government Affairs for more information.
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Q. Can I attend LifeScience Alley programs and events if my company is not a member?
Yes. Except For Alley Chats events, which are members-only networking opportunities, you do not have to be a member to attend our programs and events. The registration fees, however, are significantly higher for non-members. That is one reason we encourage companies to join today. To access membership information, view Membership Benefits.
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Q. How can I obtain a directory of LifeScience Alley members?
For over 20 years, the LifeScience Alley Directory has been the most complete source for information about Minnesota's life sciences organizations. All LifeScience Alley member organizations are listed in the directory and receive both the book and the online version free as a benefit of membership. The LifeScience Alley Directory is also available for purchase by others in the industry. View more Member Directory details
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Q. Are there other LifeScience Alley chapters elsewhere?
No, but we work closely with other associations and groups in the surrounding states and Canada providing access to a broad network.
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Q. Where can I get market and life sciences industry information from the LifeScience Alley region?
A few examples to find market and life sciences industry information in LifeScience Alley's region are the James J. Hill Reference Library, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, the State of Minnesota (Northstar) and the University of Minnesota Medical School
Please see the Industry Resources section on LifeScience Alley's web site.
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Q. What types of professional resources does LifeScience Alley provide to members?
A good place to start on LifeScience Alley's web site is at Educational Programs.
You also can visit links to our members' web pages on our Member List.
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