The BABC Northern California expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Great Britain.

What has quickly become the world’s most famous quote from the Queen…

“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”

… remained true to the very last day.

Over the course of the 10-day mourning period, members of the British American Business community share their thoughts on the passing of our Monarch.

A congregation of 2,000 people — including world leaders and royalty — were at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's state funeral on Monday. Delivering the sermon, the Archbishop of Canterbury told mourners the "grief" felt around the world over the Queen's death "arises from her abundant life and loving service."

Join us in the fabulous Wine Cellar at Wingtip — a 21st century interpretation of the classic social club — for drinks and appetizers in the company of young professionals from different countries, businesses and industries. 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.

Join us for our last quarterly Happy Hour of the year at The Junction's beautiful outdoor Beer Garden!

This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends in beautiful Marin and meet more members of our BABC community living in the North Bay. Guests from the East Bay, South Bay and San Francisco also more than welcome. Free to attend, no host bar.

While it is free to attend, please do register and look for the table with the UK and US Flags on it.

Can't wait to see you there!

Any business with international connections, whether customers, employees, business partners or vendors will know first-hand the conundrum of creating and maintaining a global corporate identity. But what really is "corporate culture" and how can it be part of the solution to building a "best in class" diverse and internationally located team?

Join ZEDRA's VP of global expansion Brieanne Runston as she moderates a discussion with Maya Mancuso from Bird & Bird, along with Gadiel Morantes, Head of Partner Development at Pilot. More panelists to be announced. Together the panel will share their perspectives on why corporate culture is so important and some key takeaways on how to keep your individual corporate culture working for you.

A CHRISTMAS PARTY LIKE NO OTHER!

The BABC Annual Christmas Luncheon Fundraiser has long been known as a Christmas Party like no other and this year will be no exception with an expected attendance of approximately 1,000 guests! The 59th Annual Christmas Luncheon which will once again be held at the spectacular Fairmont Hotel, atop Nob Hill.

We are delighted to announce that tickets and tables to this annual gathering of the international business community are now on sale! Additionally, there are a few remaining sponsorship opportunities available which include premium seating, close to the stage, plus pre-and post-event promotional opportunities.

TICKETS AND TABLES ARE NOW ON SALE!

Tickets and tables to this event are available for purchase by members only.

Click here to join the BABC Northern California and attend this coveted event!

Tickets include complimentary champagne and a sumptuous three-course traditional British Christmas lunch with plenty of wine!

Guests will enjoy some great entertainment from the Dicken’s Christmas Fair Characters, Christmas Carols by Brass Farthing and Pitch Please, bagpipes from our friends at The Irish Pipers’ Band of San Francisco, and our band Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers! And of course and an incredible Live Auction and Grand Raffle Prize drawing.

We will have a range of luxury trips and experiences to be won by lucky ticket holders on the day of the lunch. We will also have a fabulous live auction where you can purchase trips and experiences you won’t want to miss!

On Thursday, September 15, 2022 the French American Chamber of Commerce, the German American Business Association and the BABC came together for its Fall European Networking Evening — hosted by our friends at Werqwise in San Francisco. We had a fantastic turnout!

Thanks to all for coming and for creating such a wonderful atmosphere!

We would like to extend our gratitude to our host Werqwise for providing such a beautiful venue and to Penfolds for the delicious wine.

Check out the event photos here.

With the economy in flux and the long-term effects of remote work still unknown, it’s fair to ask how the Bay Area – as the world’s leading hub for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation – is faring.

In this commentary in the Times of India, Bay Area Council Economic Institute Senior Director Sean Randolph examines the hints provided from the current snapshot.

Click here to read the full article.

Benchmark Litigation has recently named Lewis & Llewellyn Partner, Ryan Erickson, to its 40 & Under Hot List for 2022, one of just sixty attorneys selected in California. Each year, Benchmark acknowledges the best and brightest law firm partners who stand out in their practices throughout the United States and Canada. 

Based on a detailed review of recent casework, peer review and client feedback, this recognition highlights ambitious and accomplished litigators who are performing at the peak of their expertise and who have made outstanding contributions to their industry.

Ireland on Sale!

Fly from San Francisco non-stop to Dublin on Aer Lingus from $579 round trip, including taxes.

Travel November 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 

Hurry! Book by September 28^th at aerlingus.com

Restrictions apply. 

HOSTED BY CORPORATE MEMBER BIRD & BIRD

Marvin Gaye posed the question best – what’s going on? With inflation at an all-time high, ongoing political instability and a potential recession looming, join us for this three-part session where we’ll demystify the current megatrends affecting the global economy and the resulting impact on technology businesses and their people.

This session should be of interest to anyone with responsibility for commercial, HR or legal functions within their organisation.

This webinar will be streamed on LinkedIn Live. LinkedIn will send a push notification to your pc or device when the webinar goes live. The live stream can be viewed in the feed on the event page.

BAB has published its latest policy paper “A Small Business Work Plan: Recommendations for a Transatlantic US-UK SME Agenda.”

In preparation for the sixth US-UK SME Dialogue planned to take place in the UK later this year, the paper outlines a comprehensive US-UK SME agenda that can guide government and stakeholder action in the months to come.

BAB’s latest paper is a timely guide and reference for policymakers and stakeholders to create an actionable SME agenda that will deliver for both countries’ people, businesses, and economies. 

Click here to read.

Marketing Manager

AIVIA Jewelry solves the challenges of traveling with jewelry. The AIVIA set is a collection of fine jewelry that folds flat into a slim travel case, it’s the size of a credit card and just a little thicker. It’s the perfect travel companion if you’re trying to pack lightly as each piece can be worn multiple ways, to suit any occasion or opportunity.

The idea for creating flatpack jewelry came about while founder Anna was waiting for her Green Card. She was traveling frequently between Glasgow and San Francisco and realized how awkward it was to travel with jewelry as it often became bent, broken or tangled. So she set to designing a solution, and developed a set of jewelry that is both convenient and multifunctional.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 57 offices across the United States with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees.

Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government

agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment, or innovation.

The InterContinental SF Hotel offers 556 guest rooms (all non-smoking), including 14 suites featuring a spectacular duplex Presidential Suite with unrivaled city skyline and San Francisco Bay views. Situated next to the magnificent Moscone Convention Center and a short stroll away from the city's financial, entertainment, and shopping districts, offers guests list of reasons to stay.

Through helping other organizations mitigate risks and grasp opportunities, we can drive positive, sustainable change for clients, our people and society at large.

KPMG member firms operate in 153 countries, collectively employing more than 207,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through member firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all that we do, bringing our best to clients and earning the public's trust through our actions and behaviours both professionally and personally.

Lewis & Llewellyn is a San Francisco-based boutique law firm that delivers aggressive and efficient representation to its clients. Led by founding partners Marc Lewis and Paul Llewellyn, the firm focuses exclusively on civil litigation. It handles litigation matters ranging from “bet the company” litigation to discrete issues and disputes. The firm has been named by the Daily Journal one of the top boutique law firms in California, and by The National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Elite Boutiques.” Corporate LiveWire recently selected the firm as the “Best in Civil Litigation – North America” describing it as an “international litigation powerhouse.”

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERS

Fieldfisher is a full service international law firm with a market-leading reputation in technology. Our Silicon Valley office provides access to an on-the-ground team of 15 UK and European lawyers who advise clients at all stages of their lifecycle in the time zone.

Clients choose us because we understand their business, we’ve been in their shoes, and together we find solutions. It is our in-depth industry knowledge and down-to-earth delivery that means you can trust us to provide the best possible advice.

Our team also facilitate access to Fieldfisher’s network of UK, European and Chinese offices.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors including insurance and reinsurance, aviation, banking and finance, construction and engineering, healthcare, life sciences, marine, public sector, rail, real estate, retail, shipping and international trade, sport and leisure, transport and logistics and travel and tourism. But we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

Who are we? Well, we call ourselves a marketing communications firm. We’ve also been referred to as an ad shop, a PR firm, a branding agency, or an outsourced marketing department. And sometimes we’re just counselors, helping clients think through how to respond and react to issues and trends. Regardless of where the descriptor falls, clients rely on us for our communications expertise.

For 30 years, MacKenzie has created and implemented marketing, communications and outreach programs that enable our clients to start and drive compelling and meaningful conversations with those who matter most to their success — customers, employees, influencers, community leaders, the media.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Daniel Doulton

Kelly Ducourty

Sachin Kumar

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Alex Lee-Bull

Greg Tinker

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