Members - Member Profiles | Biotechnology, Technology & Manufacturing

Merrick and Company is a global leader in the life science ecosystem. We are laboratory strategists who partner with the federal government, academia, and industry to solve facility and operational challenges – allowing research, discovery, and innovation to thrive. Our integrated team of architects, engineers, and scientists bring a science-first approach to align stakeholders, balance safety and efficiency, and expedite the start-up of operations. We specialize in: site selection and due diligence, adaptable laboratory design and retrofitting, commissioning/decommissioning, transition planning and operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and strategic program management. Merrick takes pride in our role to empower the research that changes lives.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharma company firmly focused on its mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines to patients with serious diseases. 

MBI is the longest running biotech incubator in Massachusetts.  MBI’s mission is to support early-stage startup companies from Concept to Clinical Trial and grow the biotech and biomanufacturing clusters in Central MA.  As a member of the City of Worcester’s Economic Development Coordinating Council, MBI is a partner for companies and brokers interested in efficiently growing into the Central MA market.  Central MA was listed as a Top 15 Talent Cluster in the nation, independent of Boston/ Cambridge, and MBI is focused on building an even stronger and more diverse talent cluster by working with employers and academics to close workforce gaps.  The time to grow in Worcester County is now.

AIS, Inc. headquartered in Leominster, Massachusetts, is a leading manufacturer of commercial office furniture and boasts one of the most impressive stories of growth and success in the furniture industry. Founded in 1989, the company is known for offering market-relevant, feature-rich product lines that entice designers and support the diverse needs of end-users while offering exceptional value. AIS is an innovator that leads the industry in sustainable, lean manufacturing, lead-time performance and manufacturing flexibility. The Boston Business Journal has twice recognized AIS – in 2019 and 2020 – with its Corporate Citizenship Award. AIS has permanent showrooms at its Leominster headquarters and also in Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C. With locations across the U.S., AIS has more than 800 employees and over 1 million square feet of office, showroom and factory space.