Monthly Newsletter
April 2020
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Dear Friends of the BABC,
I do hope that you, your family, your friends and co-workers are all healthy and staying safe while we shelter-in-place to help “flatten the curve”. I also hope that cabin fever has not set in already and that you have been able to use this time to not only continue to work as best you can but also to spend some quality time with your immediate family or those with whom you are temporarily cocooned. In my house I have been banned from playing monopoly for the sake of family unity
Earlier this week, when I heard that the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had been taken in to intensive care, it really drove home the magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it does not discriminate. Not only do our political leaders put themselves at risk every day as they work hard to combat the spread of the virus, work on financial rescue packages and communicate to the world all of the work that they are doing but so too do many people in the background: our health workers, delivery drivers, supermarket shelf stackers and cashiers to name but a few. We must all recognize the incredible sacrifices they are making and the risks they are taking to enable us to ride this out. A very heartfelt thank you to all of them.
Given the circumstances, the BABC continues to review and evaluate ways in which we can continue to deliver value and services to our members. We are looking at options for relevant virtual events as well as providing all of our Patron, Premier, Corporate-Plus and Corporate members with access to the BABC Digital Platform so that we can help with the promotion of their virtual events and webinars.
Until the shelter-in-place restrictions are removed we are also extending use of the digital platform to our Business Level Members as well. If you have information you’d like us to share with our community and social media followers, please let us know as we would be delighted to help extend your marketing reach.
We have also spent time this month speaking with our Charity Partners who, like everyone, are struggling with the effects of the Pandemic. These charities cannot exist without the necessary funding and many have lost their income streams as a result of major fundraising events being cancelled. If you are able to support any or all of them with a donation of whatever amount it will be gratefully received.
Finally, if you are a British Citizen in need of assistance due to COVID19, please refer to the Special Announcement below which offers you some resources in conjunction with the
British Benevolent Society.
Please stay safe and healthy and let’s hope that when I write to you all again in May we will have some more uplifting news to share.
Very best regards,
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Stephen Wares,
CGMA,
BABC President &
VP Business Development
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT
Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
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In conjunction with the British Benevolent Society, our hearts go out to those families, friends, and communities that have been directly impacted by the virus. We are reaching out to members in case you haven’t seen this general guidance:
- It is highly recommended that your primary source of up to date guidance is the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 prevention
- If you know of a British national who has been impacted by the COVID19, please be sure to make the British Benevolent Society aware as they may be able to offer some type of compassionate assistance:
- Sign up to receive alert text messages from the SF Department of Public Health: text COVID19SF to 888-777
- Our partners at the British Consulate General work to support all British nationals and they can be contacted 24/7. Please note that the Consulate in San Francisco will provide assistance to British nationals in Washington State. Useful telephone numbers:
- British Consulate General San Francisco : +1.415.617.1300
- British Consulate General Los Angeles: +1.310.789.0031
Follow HM Consul General Andrew Whittaker (
@UKAWhittaker
), the British Consulate General San Francisco (
@UKin_SF
) or the Foreign Office (
@foreignoffice
) for real time updates.
More information also at the following website pages:
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All BABC physical events through the end of May have been cancelled or postponed.
Please check back with our Events Calendar often as likely we and our members will be posting some virtual events for the time being.
With that being said, if any
Top Tier Members, or Business Members for this month, have any events you would like to post and share with the BABC Community please do so by clicking '
Submit New Event
' or login to your account to do so.
VIRTUAL EVENTS PRESENTED BY OUR MEMBERS
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
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RSM COVID 19 WEBINAR SERIES - Every Wednesday, 1pm
RSM is launching a weekly webcast series on issues related to the
coronavirus
. RSM's goal is to share insights for business leaders to understand the economic impact from this pandemic, how organizations can prepare for the future and how to mitigate risk
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BABC Network Webinar Series: COVID-19 Disruption in Life Sciences :
Tax, Trade, and Value Chain Implications
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While we adjust to the rapidly changing environment, we are pleased to partner with our 22 Chapter network, including private and public sector entities to deliver meaningful transatlantic trade and business continuity content
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The Resilience & Continuity Series:
Part 1 ~ "Financial Resilience in a Time of Crisis".
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We invite you to join BAB as we launch the Accelerate Resilience and Continuity Series ? an interactive three-part webinar series that will convene experts from across our network to provide practical advice and guidance to SMEs navigating business & financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Winding Down Cross-Border Operations Webinar: A Practical Guide
(Hosted by Premier Member Vistra)
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Fully grasping the details of winding down operations can significantly reduce your organization’s risks. To help you understand the process, our experts are hosting a
webinar next week
where they'll discuss:
- Conducting a legal entity rationalization and why it’s important
- Understanding your exit options
- What to consider when deciding to wind down an entity
- Important HR and immigration considerations
- Some common misconceptions of entity dissolution, including pitfalls to avoid
- Some case studies involving wind-downs by region, including EMEA, APAC and the Americas
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2020 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
(Hosted by Corporate Member 2020 PGA Championship)
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2020 PGA Championship Rescheduled for August 3-9, 2020
The PGA Championship at Harding Park in August of 2020 will be the first PGA Championship to be staged in San Francisco.
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CHARITY PARTNERS IN NEED OF YOUR SUPPORT
2 Ways you can help
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As BABC President Stephen Wares introduced, "This month, we turn our attention to our Charity Partners who, like everyone, are all struggling with the effects of the Pandemic. These not for profits cannot exist without the necessary funding and many have lost their income streams from major fundraisers being cancelled".
We and our charity partners have identified 2 ways in which you can show you support:
1) Learn More and Make a Donation
2)
SHARE
(not just like!) our Social Media Posts to help
SPREAD
the word
Thank you for all that our members are doing to help our community during this unimaginable time, and I hope that in even if some small way, we might be able to have made a difference. #CommunityStrong
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"This is the most important request for donations that we’ve sent in our 50 year history. With so much uncertainty ahead of us, combined with the postponement of our annual Gala, which raises over $800,000 (25$ of our budget), we urgently need your help to continue providing services that keep homeless families safe and stable."
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British Benevolent Society (BBS)
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"With so much uncertainty ahead of us, we need your help to continue providing services that keep destitute British nationals safe off the streets. The BBS is asking the British community to help them locate and assist British nationals impacted by COVID19.
As requests for assistance have drastically increased over the past two weeks, please consider making a donation."
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In these turbulent times kids from challenging neighborhoods need stability and the support of their mentors more than ever. Play Rugby USA has pivoted from their usual on-field activities to provide the following:
1. Online and virtual Academy sessions
2. Personalized, 1:1 mentorship and outreach
3. Community Based Organizations & Schools support, offering
supplementary services to existing student outreach.
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Cares Act to Become Law - What it Means and What Comes Next
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COVID-19 UK Immigration Update: Temporary Changes to Right to Work Checks
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In light of the practical challenges of verifying original documents during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Home Office has finally issued
guidance
clarifying temporary adjustments when carrying out right to work checks.
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COVID-19: UK Job Retention Scheme Update
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The UK Government today issued further guidance on the operation of the Job Retention Scheme, which is intended to provide grants to employers negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as a measure to avoid redundancies
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Special Intercontinental Package at $129
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Discounted Short-Term Housing
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BABC Northern California member
Furnished Quarters
is able to assist fellow members and associates in need of temporary accommodations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CARES Act - A Summary of Key Provisions and Changes.
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Our Corporate Member Spott, Lucey and Wall have put together
a summary of the key changes and stimulus programs available from the CARES act Read more about
these on our website.
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Norwegian
COVID19 Update and THANK YOU!
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We’re all experiencing some turbulent times these days and with this in mind, at Norwegian we want to give you a brief update. You can find
HERE
a short summary of what’s happened so far and what will happen next.
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BAB NETWORK NEWS
The latest news from the BAB Network
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BAB COIVD STATEMENT: COVID-19/Coronavirus Updates and Resources
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The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented moment for the transatlantic business community that we are proud to represent. This is a crisis that is impacting almost every aspect of our live, a time for decisive and impactful action.
Both the United Kingdom and United States Governments have made resources available to businesses and households during this time to enable them to keep operating.
On our website you will find more information on these resources and how you or your business can access them.
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Welcome to our Newest BABC Members
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Thanks to our Renewing BABC Members
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Each day, our expertise and hands-on approach helps our clients’ businesses run smoothly. Our 4,500 professionals working across 45 jurisdictions throughout the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East maximize the global potential of businesses, funds and portfolios, providing the confidence and clarity they need. We consistently deliver solutions with unrivalled speed and accuracy, which allows our clients to stay ahead of the game, always.
Our expertise is grounded in a rich history that dates back to the 1980s when we started operations in Hong Kong. Since then, Vistra has grown from operating in five markets with 250 people to a truly global company with 4,500 employees across 45 jurisdictions.
Working seamlessly with our clients and with each other, we find new ways to transform our expertise into real world business impact. It’s how we make a difference, and become the trusted, long-term partners our clients need.
Because when we help our clients realise their business ambitions, our people realise their full potential.
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INDIVIDUAL & YP MEMBERS
Matthew Lambrinos
Katie Wechsler
Ian Anderson
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MEMBER TO MEMBER OFFERS
See the perks of being a member
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One of the benefits of memberfship in the BABC Northern California is the opportunity to access Member to Member Only special offers and hot deals. To learn how to access codes and instructions, log in to your BABC Account and click on the Offers and Deals button.
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Discounted Short-Term Housing
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Safe, clean, comfortable places to stay at reduced rates.
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Off Best Available rate on hotel reservations
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Off
food and beverage when event booking
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SAVE $60 on Print/Digital 1 Year Subscription & $35 on Digital Only Subscription
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Receive a 20% discount on all WowDolce Catering orders
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Free transfers and a preferred rate of exchange!
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Free trial offer to BABC Members
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