Letter from the President
Stephen Wares CGMA
VP Business Development, 

  
Dear Friends of the BABC,
 
As we move past Labor Day and into the Fall season, we would like to give you an update about what has been happening in August.

On August 13th, we once again held our monthly Young Professionals Happy Hour which was hosted by Werqwise. We would like to extend special thanks to Penfolds, who generously sponsored and provided the wine for the evening which was so good there wasn't much left at the end! With a record turnout, the opportunities for networking at this light social affair have never been greater and we look forward to building on this over the next 12 months.

On Wednesday August 14th, we were delighted to welcome new and returning members to the Summer European Mixer featuring a sublime view (of the Bay Bridge?) at DocuSign. We'd like to thank the other European chambers both the FACCSF and GABA for providing a wonderful experience for our guests.  Thank you to everyone who attended and we are excited to develop these friendships post-Brexit Day in October ...

Looking ahead, we have been hard at work preparing for some big events coming up in September. On September 10th, there is the aforementioned Young Professionals Happy Hour co-hosted with Play Rugby USA. The following Monday (16th) there is a rare opportunity to taste the renowned Icon Collection wines of Penfolds at their Master Class Wine Tasting. The last weekend of the month we have a new event to the BABC calendar, Whisky Tasting ahead of 'Scotchtober' so we hope to see a strong turnout from our YP community.
 
Make sure to keep an eye out on our events calendar which is filling up quickly! It is also not too soon to note that the 56th BABC Annual Christmas Lunch has officially launched s o don't hesitate to purchase your tickets and tables quickly. Last year we were s old out by the first week of October.
 
Finally, I am also delighted to note that our BABC community continues to grow and develop as evidenced by our new and renewing members. I hope you will join me in welcoming the newest members of our vibrant and dynamic community - you will find information about them below. Please take a moment to visit their websites and contact Jo Healey if you would like to learn more. 
 
Wishing everyone a great start to September and the Fall season.

Best, 

Stephen Wares,
   
BABC President

BABC Featured Events



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BABC Events Calendar
Sep 6
Sep 7
Sep 10
Sep 16
Sep 19
Startup Underground - A UK Startup Reception (Hosted by Community Partner Department for International Trade)
Sep 20
Sep 28 BABC Young Professionals 'Scotchtober' Warm Up - Saturday, September 23rd 2019 (#scothbabcsf)
Oct 1
Oct 2
Oct 6 14th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival
Oct 8 The Future of Mobility in Europe (Hosted by Corporate Member Bird&Bird)
Oct 18 AACC & BABC - 9th Annual Summer Golf Scramble - #AACCBABCGolf
Oct 29 Fintechy Brekkie returns to Money2020! (Hosted by Premier Member Fitzgerald & Law)
Dec 13
Dec 15
From The Consul General's Desk
 
 
 
Dear friends and members of the BABC, 
 
I hope you all had a very good break over the summer. I do not know about all of you, but I have certainly used the term 'prorogation' more times in the last week, than in my previous 20 years in the Foreign Service.

Though there is a lot happening in Westminster, this month I'd like to talk about the continued investment in important sectors across the UK. Earlier in August, for example, the Government announced a $303 million investment in artificial intelligence to improve the health and lives of patients.

The investment will help establish a new National Artificial Intelligence Lab to bring together academics, specialists and technology companies to work on challenges in health and care, including earlier cancer detection, new dementia treatments and more personalised care. The Lab will sit within the UK's National Health Service.

The AI Lab's work could:

  • use predictive models to better estimate future needs of beds, drugs, devices or surgeries
  • identify patients most at risk of diseases such as heart disease or dementia, allowing for earlier diagnosis and cheaper, more focused, personalised prevention
  • build systems to detect people at risk of post-operative complications, infections or requiring follow-up from clinicians, improving patient safety and reducing readmission rates

As we look to the future, it is increasingly important to invest in this technology and in systems that make everyone's lives better. As the Prime Minister has said about this investment: "...the NHS has the funding it needs to make a real difference to the lives of staff and patients. Transforming care through artificial intelligence is a perfect illustration of that."

Separately (and not quite AI), as I mentioned last month the Red Arrows will be visiting the Bay Area on 1 October. I want to invite everyone to view their flypast of the Golden Gate Bridge at roughly 11:15a, I suggest making your way down to Crissy Field for the best viewing spots.


Andrew Whittaker,
HM Consul General  
Previous BABC Events

BABC YP Happy Hour    
August 13th 2019  
   
It was a great turnout to the recent BABC Young Professionals Happy Hour, with a record number of people showing up!

We welcomed many new faces to the Happy Hour and courtesy of our hosts  Werqwise everyone was well hydrated and merry.

Click here to see the photos from the event and for a full review click here.

If you are looking to not only expand your bay area network but your wine palette too make sure to register for September's Happy Hour below.




 
Summer European Mixer   
August 14th 2019  
   
The British American Business Council Northern California and its partners,  The French-American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco  and the  German American Business Association  hosted a Summer Mixer at, DocuSign's Corporate Office in SF. 

100+ Professionals from a wide array of European and global nations met and networked for the 2 hour duration of the event supplemented by light bites and drinks.

Click here to see the photos from the event!


BABC Monthly Job Board 
Receptionist - Member Experience Team
 
Department : Customer Services
 
 This role will appeal to you if you:
  • Enjoy being the front line of a business 
  • Love the idea of working in an innovative co working space 
  • Want to be part of a team that delivers services to our members and visitors
  • Would be interested in learning how to manage events
  • Have a real passion for making every customer experience special
  • Know how to make people welcome in a professional and friendly way
  • Think the idea of providing concierge services to members and helping them succeed is exciting
Marketing Copywriter
 
Department : Marketing
 
 This role will appeal to you if you:
  • Know how important it is that your creative work drives results in producing sales leads, thereby contributing to the success of the business
  • Get excited when you see your work drive increases in impressions that feed to leads and ultimately to revenue for the business
  • You are an innovative, experienced and thoughtful copywriter who knows how to enhance brand presence/position across multiple channels
  • Thrive on driving differentiation through top creative
  • Love to tell a story and can build releationships with our Members that help you know what story to tell

Content Creator - Video etc
 
Department : Marketing
 
This role will appeal to you if you:
  • Want to own creating content for a variety of channels including video
  • Have video production experience and want to use it more as part of your job
  • Love photography and know how to make architectural spaces pop and people pictures tell a story
  • Enjoy writing content as well as sourcing content that aligns to our brand and can use it all to help us tell our story
  • Want to be involved in building marketing campaigns that take the Werqwise brand and bring it alive
  • Will thrive in driving content strategy and messaging that deliver sales leads and help our business succeed
  • Love the idea of developing briefs for sales/brokers that clearly define asset creation

Executive Assistant
 
Department : Real Estate
 
This role will appeal to you if you:
  • Believe that delivering outstanding support to Senior Executives has a direct impact on how well a business performs
  • Are organized, and love to put your powers to good use - running schedules, appointments and diaries seamlessly and making it all look easy (we know it isn't)
  • Enjoy tracking progress on different tasks, engaging others in effective communications around any delays, blocks or resources they need, ensuring that everyone gets the resources and support they need from leadership
  • Recognize that every time you get a report done on time, collate great information and complete analysis or prepare a presentation you are really adding value

BABC News

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BABC Intern Adventures

This month our new intern Oliver Wright was invited by James Mayock to embark on a trip up the coast from Santa Barbara to San Francisco. 

Comments from Olly "I'm very thankful to James for taking me and the BABC for providing the opportunity"



BABC Member News

The first episode of four-part series British Airways 24/7: Access All Areas airs on 5th September on Channel 5 (UK) at 2100 GMT, treating viewers to a unique insight into one of Britain's most iconic brands.


BABC Network News

Welcome to BAB's Policy Update for August 2019. We hope you've all been enjoying the summer break, and looking forward to some of the exciting events we've got coming up - check out the 'Upcoming' section at the bottom of this email for a peek, or check out our Events page online.


Welcome to BAB's Trade & Investment Update for August 2019. We hope you've had an enjoyable summer and looking forward to our Autumn/Winter events programme which we've been working away at over the past few months. Be sure to check back regularly on our  Events page  , or keep your eyes peeled at the bottom of these updates to see what's coming up.


Meet Our New Members
New Premier Level Members

As the regional business development agency, Invest NI's role is to grow the local economy. We do this by helping new and existing businesses to compete internationally, and by attracting new investment to Northern Ireland.

We are part of the Department of The Economy and provide strong government support for business by effectively delivering the Government's economic development strategies. Some of the recent US Investors we have worked with include, Puppet Labs, Alert Logic, Rapid7, Proofpoint and Whitehat Security.

Managing more than 220 client relationships, we fully appreciate the diversity of needs, programs and cultures brought to light each time we establish a new relationship. However, rather than attempting to apply predetermined molds, Bristol is driven to ensure the Voice of the Customer is heard and fully considered, creating optimal mobility platforms that consistently produce targeted results.

At Bristol, our singular focus is to create and maintain long-lasting, maximized relationships. As one of a small number of fully independent global mobility firms, we are free from being forced to drive business to a real estate, or, transportation network. Our success is a direct result of each relationship we establish with our clients, their relocating employees, and our global network of supplier partners.


Furnished Quarters is the largest independently owned and operated supplier of global temporary housing, offering over 100,000 furnished apartments in more than 800 cities worldwide. Discover the contemporary, spacious and convenient alternative to typical hotels at savings of up to 50%. Everything is included with a Furnished Quarters apartment, from WiFi, cable and local phone to utilities, housekeeping and 24/7 guest services. Prepare meals in your fully equipped kitchen stocked with all the at-home essentials including pots, pans, wine glasses and more.
New Corporate Plus Level Members

More than a law firm, Venable LLP is a network of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work.

Our professionals immerse themselves in our clients' work to fully understand their biggest opportunities and challenges while helping them navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment. Today, with more than 850 professionals delivering services around the world, we're helping our clients connect quickly and effectively to the experience, insights, and advice they need to achieve their most pressing objectives.

Cultivated over more than 100 years, Venable's capabilities span virtually every industry and all areas of regulatory and government affairs, corporate and business law, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Many of our professionals are former regulators, senior government staffers, state attorneys general, and members of Congress-bringing an invaluable depth of experience to our firm.

UrbanMix Development

UrbanMix Development, LLC is a privately held real estate company that develops desirable mixed-use, market rate and middle-income residential rental properties. We seek opportunities to transform underutilized urban sites into vibrant urban places for a mix of residents to live, work, socialize, and prosper. 

We believe that collaborative public processes and great design are the most effective tools for sustainable urban regeneration. Backed by the extensive development experience, creative thinking and strong strategic relationships of the UMD team, we're wielding a new approach to Bay Area development that masters acquisitions, expedites entitlements, preserves affordability, delivers superior design, and champions the best that urban living has to offer.
Our Thanks to these Renewing Members
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Individual and Young Professional Members  

Individual Members
Jerry Lundblad
Daniel Doulton

Young Professional Members
Jessica Vann

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