LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | |
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Jo Healey
BABC Executive Director
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Dear Members and Friends of the BABC,
We hope that the year thus far is treating you all well despite all the volatility in the markets. We were of course very sad to see the events of last Friday unfold for Silicon Valley Bank, who have been a long-time member and supporter of the BABC Northern California. All of us here at the BABC keep our friends at SBV in our thoughts.
The post-pandemic world is keeping the BABC busy as we seek to help our members and friends in the British American Business Community try to get back to normal with a range of events. It is great to see attendance picking up as evidenced by the 60+ guests who joined us at Cooley for our Annual Funding, Exits and IPO’s event on March 1st. It was a lively and interesting discussion, which may have gone in a different direction had the event been held this week, but nonetheless, our Venture Capital panelists delivered a hearty discussion, covering their views on the Venture Capital market.
First up for events going forward! Tonight is our BABC NeXtGen | Young Professionals Happy Hour at Wingtip — almost sold out! On April 5th, we have our partner event with the Australian American Chamber of Commerce — and back by popular demand – the Penfolds Wines MasterClass — generously hosted by Withers Worldwide on April 5th. This event is limited in capacity so if interested to experience the Penfolds story and enjoy their delicious wines, do not delay in signing up.
On April 26th, we have our annual event for British Expats which covers topics such as planning properly for any international tax liabilities you may have now or in the future. We will also delve in to actions you can take to protect or potentially re-direct any pension funds you have left behind in the UK. New to the event will be a discussion around estate planning if you have assets overseas and as usual, we will also cover changes to US immigration laws, both for individuals and for corporations.
May 3rd hails the in-person return of the Spring European Networking Evening to be held in the South Bay, at the offices of Cooley in Palo Alto. This event, pre-pandemic, attracted over 120 guests from 10+ European chambers of commerce and is always a wonderful evening of getting know members of other international chambers.
Members of the BABC, please save the date of May 31st for our Annual General Meeting. At this event, we will vote in the Board of Directors and review the activities of the BABC Northern California over the past year. Tickets will go on sale in April.
Annually, our chapter actively participates in the British American Business Network Annual Conference, this year hosted by our London Chapter – June 12 - 14. You can find out more and register at this link. The event brings together its members of all 23 chapters throughout the North America and the UK. The aim is to convene senior-level business executives and government representatives actively involved in trade, investment and business flows between North America and the UK. This conference offers a series of roundtables, plenary sessions and networking receptions for over 150 guests. The conference has been hosted previously by BABN chapters in Cleveland, OH; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL; London, UK; and Birmingham, UK.
Finally, we would like to acknowledge all of our members who recently renewed their membership with BABC Northern California and for all the new members who have joined over the past few months. This year, we mark the 69th Anniversary of the organization and it is our members who keep the organization strong. Thank you.
If you are not a member of the BABC but have been thinking about joining to expand your networks, please contact me. Until the end of our fiscal year (March 31st), we have some membership discount options. Must join/pay by March 31st to qualify.
Yours sincerely,
Jo Healey
BABC Executive Director
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LETTER FROM THE BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL | |
Joe White, MBE
Tech Envoy to the US & British Consul General San Francisco
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Dear BABC Members,
On the heels of the creation of the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology last month, we begin this month with the announcement of the Science and Technology Framework which sets out our approach to making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030. The launch of this new Framework is extremely exciting news for us at the Consulate and for everyone who believes in the UK’s leadership in this field. The motivation behind our science and technology superpower agenda is simple: science and technology will be the major driver of prosperity, power and history-making events this century. The United Kingdom’s future success as a rich, strong, influential country, whose citizens enjoy prosperity and security, and fulfilled, healthy and sustainable lives, will correspondingly depend on our ability to build on our existing strengths in science, technology, finance and innovation.
The Science and Technology Framework is the strategic anchor that government policy will deliver against, and which the government will hold itself accountable to. I look forward to sharing more about the clear action plans for each stand of the framework as they begin to be rolled out by summer 2023.
February was a busy month for the team. It saw us cover over 800 miles across the Central Valley from Sacramento down to Tulare and ministerial and parliamentary visits in Oregon and Washington State. March has already seen us criss-crossing Northern California, hosting a large reception at the California State Capitol and tossing pasties for St. Piran’s Day in Grass Valley. I myself will be attending South by Southwest in Austin for the first time as Tech Envoy to the US.
Finally, March is International Women’s History Month and the 8th was International Women’s Day and it would be remiss of me not to reflect on the tremendous significance of these dates. They are opportunities to not only pay tribute to the contributions of women across all sectors of societies, but to acknowledge the systemic challenges and barriers which continue to exist in those same sectors and industries. It is a call to action for us all to contribute to building a more equitable world where access to opportunities are available to all. I hope you will join me in committing to redoubling our efforts and ensuring that the energy we commit to the celebration of women in March is carried throughout the year.
Best wishes to all of you for a fruitful and productive March. As ever, I am tremendously grateful for the tireless work of the BABC in supporting transatlantic business every single day, year in and year out.
Joe White MBE
Tech Envoy to the US & British Consul General San Francisco
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FINAL HOURS TO REGISTER!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HAPPY HOUR AT WINGTIP
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Our first BABC NeXtGen | Young Professionals Happy Hour of the year is this evening— for both Young Professionals and the Young-at-❤️! Enjoy an evening of networking/meeting new people in the beautiful Wine Cellar at Wingtip.
This event will provide you with a chance to meet and talk about your careers and businesses, and share tips on life in the Bay Area.
$15 Members; $25 Non-members.
Thank you to our Sponsor Wingtip for hosting the event.
Interested in becoming a Young Professionals Member? Join HERE!
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DATE:
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023
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EVENT POSTPONED!
UNSHACKLED: REIMAGINING THE PRACTICE OF LAW
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PAUL LLEWELLYN
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PENFOLDS WINES MASTERCLASS WINE TASTING
(HOSTED BY WITHERS WORLDWIDE)
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We are so pleased to partner with SF Aussies and Withersworldwide for this rare opportunity to taste the renowned, iconic wines of Penfolds! This is a sell-out event and tickets are limited to the first 20 registrants! Seating is limited to 50 guests.
Led by a Penfolds Ambassador, discover how this winery rose to its global iconic status and how today they continue to innovate one of the world’s oldest industries. Starting with a delicious amuse bouche and mingling for 45 minutes followed by a seated, multi-media wine masterclass taking you on a virtual visit through Australia. Enjoy this immersion into winemaking, history and…best of all… wine tasting.
This is an intimate opportunity to taste 7 iconic, 90+ point wines of Penfolds, including the world-famous Grange.
2018 Penfolds Grange:
7 x 100 Points scores including 100 points by Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Radiant deep red, the 2018 Grange has aromas of ripe blackberries/blackcurrant reduction, laced with spices – notably fennel and anise, then a sprinkle of dark chocolate and cocoa-powder. With a full intense palate that is mouthcoating – a confluence of tannin/acidity/oak/fruit – all joyously meshed together. Crafted utilizing fully-ripe, intensely-flavored and structured shiraz grapes, the result is a unique Australian style that is now recognized as one of the most consistent of the world’s great wines. The 2018 Grange is a Penfolds vintage that will be one of the true greats, and will only get better as it ages.
Accolades:
- Penfolds 2018 Grange Awarded 7 x 100-point scores by global critics
- Penfolds is the only Australian Winery to receive 100-point scores from Wine Spectator (US) and Wine Advocate (US) for the same vintage (2008 Grange), and Grange is one of only 12 wines in history to achieve this.
- Awarded more 90-point scores than any new-world winery.
- Wine & Spirits Magazine awarded Penfolds, Winery of the Year honors 30 times, more than any other winery in the world
Special pricing offered for wines purchased at the event. This is a unique opportunity to bring and impress your wine-collecting friends and clients!
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DATE:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2023
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SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 26
UPDATES ON INTERNATIONAL TAX & ESTATE PLANNING, UK PENSIONS, IMMIGRATION & MORE
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Whether you are new to the Bay Area or have been here a while, there are things you need to know to ensure success with your tax and estate planning, immigration status and current and future finances. Navigating the immigration laws, establishing your credit history, understanding the taxation system, and oh, what to do with that UK pension you left behind? While these issues may seem separate, your decisions about one issue, may negatively, or positively, impact one of the other areas.
This is your chance to get your questions answered from a panel of experts in tax, immigration law, banking and UK pensions. You will also get a chance to connect with people who are in the same situation as yourself.
Join us for some in-person networking at 6.00pm. The panel session will start at 6.30pm. Complimentary hor d'oeuvres and wine included. Location in San Francisco TBD.
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DATE:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 3
2023 SPRING EUROPEAN NETWORKING EVENING
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DATE:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH AUTHOR & VOICE COACH, STEWART PEARCE | |
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On Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023, we welcomed Stewart Pearce, internationally renowned Master of Voice, Author, Performance Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Corporate Consultant to our city by the Bay for a fireside chat with KTVU News Anchor and Reporter Frank Mallicoat at the offices of Grant Thornton.
We enjoyed a fascinating evening learning of Stewart’s lifelong experiences as a vocal coach to a veritable list of who’s who in Hollywood including Vanessa Redgrave, Anita Roddick, Mo Mowlem, Sir Mark Rylance, Hugh Bonneville, Simon Callow, Eddie Redmayne and Sebastian Stan to name a few. We also learned of the time he spent helping former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to find her voice and how he has worked with a myriad of leading corporations, including L’Oreal, BBC, PriceWaterhouseCooper, UBS and Allen & Overy, as a communication advisor for senior executives.
CONTINUE READING HERE.
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LONDON IS A GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY POWERHOUSE | | |
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London is home to a green economy worth £48bn, is set to have 600,000 green jobs by 2030 and has the highest concentration of climatetech startups in Europe, reports London & Partners. Discover why London is a leading destination to set up, grow and scale your sustainability business.
CONTINUE READING HERE.
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HIRE THE PICCOLO PUPPET PLAYERS FOR YOUR NEXT FETE, EVENT OR PARTY! | |
READY FOR A SPRING TRIP TO THE EMERALD ISLE? | |
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SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 12-14
BABN TRANSATLANTIC CONFERENCE
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The BritishAmerican Business Network’s 23rd Annual Conference will be in London this summer!
About the Conference
Each year, the BritishAmerican Business Network brings together its members of all 23 chapters throughout the North America and the UK for an annual business conference. The aim is to convene senior-level business executives and government representatives actively involved in trade, investment and business flows between North America and the UK. This conference offers a series of roundtables, plenary sessions and networking receptions for over 150 guests.
The Audience
In attendance will be 150 members of the transatlantic business community, alongside government representatives from both sides of the Atlantic.
This conference is by invitation only and for members of the BABN chapters and offers a series of roundtables, plenary sessions and networking receptions.
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WITH THANKS TO OUR NEW MEMBERS | |
WITH THANKS TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS | |
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HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations. With around 6,000 offices in both established and emerging markets, we aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfill their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We serve more than 47 million customers through our four Global Businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. Our network covers 71 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, North America and Latin America.
HSBC was born from one simple idea – a local bank serving international needs.
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Our suite of finance, accounting, tax, payroll and HR services is designed to overcome the problems associated with your international expansion.
Our business is focused on enabling you to implement your international expansion plans quickly and efficiently. Our aim, supported by our global resource and knowledge base, is to provide you with the peace of mind, knowing that we have made you compliant with all rules and regulations.
Whether a company is making their first hire in a new country or is looking for a more streamline way to manage their multiple international operations, we can provide a solution that is tailored to their needs.
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BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERS | |
The success of Penfolds has been driven by the generations of visionaries and innovators. From the beginning in 1844 to today, the merging of science, art and innovation has driven Penfolds to become one of Australia’s most famed and respected winemakers. | |
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
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WITH THANKS TO OUR SUSTAINING
PATRON & PREMIER MEMBERS
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER OFFERS
Enjoy the perks of being a Member
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One of the benefits of membership 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 Member-to-Member Deals button.
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