March 17th, 2022 | 4pm GMT |
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Cop26 from Glasgow to COP27 Sharm El-Sheikh, Challenges and Opportunities |
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The SNABC would be delighted to invite you to attend a Webinar on 17th March at 4pm GMT.
About this event
The Scottish North American Business Council would be delighted to invite you to attend a Webinar on 17th March at 4pm GMT in partnership with our sister network the British American Business Network. We are pleased to host an expert panel including Dean Lockhart MSP Convener of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at the Scottish Parliament and Prof Dave Reay , Edinburgh University Chair in Carbon Management & Education, Exec Director of Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and Policy Director of ClimateXChange. Also joining us will be Lolita Jackson, Exec Director of Communications & Sustainable Cities at Sustainable Development Capital LLP and Craig Sterling, CEO CuanTec Ltd.
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March 24th, 2022 | 8:30am - 9:30am |
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FIRESIDE CHAT WITH EMMA WADE-SMITH OBE |
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The United Kingdom is one of Tennessee’s top five foreign investors, with 115 establishments and total employment of 12,157*. To further support growing trade and economic development between the UK and Middle Tennessee, British American Business welcome you to join us for our inaugural Nashville event, featuring Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and HM Consul General, on “The Future of the US-UK Trade & Investment Relationship”.
Please join us to gain an inside view on:
- Progress in strengthening the US-UK trade negotiations.
- Insights on post-COP green growth strategies.
- Sector-specific insights on businesses expanding and investing in Nashville and more widely in the US.
- Key areas in the coming year for growth and innovation between the US and the UK, including tech and digital trade, financial services, business mobility, and more.
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April 7th, 2022 | 5pm - 7pm
Special Edition of "First Thursday" Networking
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April 20th, 2022 | 6pm - 8pm |
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A Letter From Our Friends At BABC Philadelphia:
Donations Needed- Medical Supplies & Other Ways To Support Ukraine
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Dear BABCPHL Members and Friends,
Many of our members, their clients, colleagues, and friends, are directly impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Europe is facing the fastest-growing refugee crisis since World War II. The US, UK, and EU, as well as most other countries around the world have united in support of Ukraine and its people.
Global commercial interconnectedness has helped foster peace for nearly 80 years. The BABCPHL is a “connector” organization. Whether operating virtually or in person, the BABCPHL remit is to foster the development of valuable ties between the US and the UK. As such, we are in constant communication with members and regional and foreign government partners.
To advance our mission, and hopefully offer you opportunities to assist, we are sharing information from BABCPHL regional partner, Tony Ceballos, Director, US Commercial Service Philadelphia, US Department of Commerce/International Trade Administration, which lists ways healthcare companies, organizations, trade associations and non-profits can offer help. The request is primarily intended for healthcare-related organizations and companies with a European presence, but given the urgency of the situation in Ukraine we are assisting in widely disseminating this to a broader audience.
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May 19th, 2022
GOLF! GOLF! GOLF!
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN to the best golf tournament in OC! We invite you to become a sponsor/player of the 32nd Annual BABC OC Golf Tournament.
The tournament offers a unique opportunity to target your company to a wide field of international golfers and Orange County business executives. It’s also the perfect chance to entertain key clients or reward employees.
2022 supported organizations:
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Eagle Sponsor:
Trench Shoring Co.
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See What's Ahead! - 2022 BABC Orange County Calendar of Events
(subject to change)
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APRIL
April 7th - First Thursday Networking - SPECIAL EDITION CO-HOSTED WITH THE BRITISH CONSULATE LA. A Fun Evening of Business Networking and discussion about the UK Opportunity. MEMBERS ONLY. Contact Jacquie to join or renew your membership
April 20th 6pm-8pm - Special Member Social featuring author Dr. James Coyle. Join us to hear Dr Coyle speak on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: How we got here, and the risks moving forward
MAY
May 5th - First Thursday Networking - Location TBA
JUNE
June 2nd - First Thursday Networking - SPECIAL EDITION TO CELEBRATE HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S PLATINUM JUBILEE Details coming soon.
June 15th-17th - Annual BABN Workshop, NYC / For chapter presidents, exec. director, and board members
June 21st - AGM and New Member Reception
JULY/AUGUST
Date TBD - First Thursday Networking - SPECIAL EDITION AT THE SAWDUST FESTIVAL, LAGUNA BEACH
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1st - First Thursday Networking - Location TBA
Sept. 8th & 9th - 2022 BABN Transatlantic Business Conference - Cleveland, Ohio.
This Conference will offer the in-person exchange of business leads, policy briefs and transatlantic insights. Famous for the reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Chapter is planning another educational, entertaining and productive Conference.
Sept. 19th - 23rd - Northern England & Scotland Trade Mission
OCTOBER
Oct. 6th - First Thursday Networking - Location TBA
Date TBD - 2nd Annual Best of British Brands Event
Oct. 13th - 20th - Newport Beach Film Festival Including a Special UK Spotlight Event
NOVEMBER
Nov. 3rd - First Thursday Networking - Location TBA
DECEMBER
Dec. 2nd - Annual Traditional Christmas Luncheon (SAVE THE DATE!)
Click HERE for the fun photo gallery from the 2021 luncheon
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Be a part of the BABC OC Ambassador Program |
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The mission of the BABC OC Ambassadors Committee is to actively promote and represent the BABC OC in the business community.
As an ambassador, you’ll be part of a dynamic group that will take the lead in welcoming new members and help existing members stay connected.
MEET OUR NEW AMBASSADORS:
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Read Cherryl's full bio HERE
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Benefits to serving as a BABC OC Ambassador:
- Opportunity for high visabiliy networking
- Recognition at various BABC OC events
- Recognition on monthly newsletters
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Link to your LinkedIn page on BABC OC website Ambassador page
- Ambassador Pin
- Create business relationships while serving in the British-American community
- Ambassador rewards program
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MONTHLY
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
QUESTION TIME!
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We'll highlight one fabulous BABC OC member each month in our very own version of the classis British TV show, "Question Time". We'll get to know you and learn from you as we hear your story via the same 9 questions each month.
MARCH MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
1. What is your hometown and country?
I was born in Liverpool, England, however I recently gave DNA to Ancestry.com and discovered I’m 95% Irish. Since then I’ve grown accustomed to having an occasional to Bushmills Irish Whiskey!
2. What year did you move to the US and why?
November 18, 1983-for great opportunities and adventure.
3. Where do you work and what’s your job title?
Hilton Hotels for 37 years over 8 properties, currently General Manager at Hilton Anaheim
4. What’s your favourite word?
I have 2-Optimism and Personal Responsibility
5. What’s your least favourite word?
Also 2-Pessimism and Entitlement
6. What’s your favourite sport or hobby?
Like most Scousers (aka people born in Liverpool) I played football from a very early age, and still play every Monday and Thursday with fellow hotel team members. Over the past few years I’ve grown to love golf, and play most weekends.
7. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt and why?
*First choice would be playing midfield for Everton FC, however the highest level I achieved was Tranmere FC youth team as a teenager, and semi pro level with Newquay FC in England, and Corona Del Mar Riptide in California.
*I do find architecture and design very interesting, in particular I am attracted to “creative people industries.”
8. If you could go back in time, knowing what you know now about living and working in OC, what advice you give yourself arriving here on Day 1?
Always remain optimistic
9. What's the best advice anyone ever gave you in OC?
Arriving in Newport Beach in my early twenties, someone recommended I tell the California girls that I’m the “5th Beatle.” It did work a few times-ha
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Orange County is second largest county in California for Investment |
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WTCLA has partnered with the British Consulate General Los Angeles and LAEDC's Institute for Applied Economics to better detail the economic ties between the UK and California. In total, foreign direct investment from the United Kingdom is responsible for 20,860 jobs across 209 firms in Orange County, making it the second-largest county in California for investment. Orange County joins Los Angeles County as the only two locations where FOE employment numbers in the tens of thousands, with all other counties falling far behind. UK firms are invested heavily in professional and business services here, with 56 percent of employment in this sector. Manufacturing and retail trade also command notable shares of employment and overall firm count, with all other industries combined only supporting 17 percent of FOE employment in Orange County.
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BABC OC is a proud member of the BABN Network |
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We're happy to let you know about a new partnership between the BritishAmerican Business Network of chapters and B2BeeMatch, the fast-growing Canadian-based business matchmaking platform.
As you know, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way transatlantic businesses communicate and collaborate. The BABN has partnered with B2BeeMatch to help you navigate those changes, and further support your access to business development, networking, and marketing opportunities.
The BABN partnership with B2BeeMatch provides members of BABN chapters with complimentary access to their digital platform that matches businesses like yours and promotes networking within major business centers throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and the world. This technology promises to help you connect, collaborate, and support each other across the Atlantic and in 40+ countries around the globe.
I invite you to join the BABN network of 22 chapters and 2000 member companies in a new way of doing business. Simply follow this link to learn more about the benefits of business matchmaking and find out how to register your business today.
If you have any questions or concerns about the registration process, please contact our partners at B2BeeMatch—they will be happy to support you and help with anything you need.
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UK Government's State-Led Approach to Transatlantic Trade
February 2022
The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced it will pursue trade cooperation with individual US states in tandem with its efforts to enhance UK-US trade at a federal level. The UK government has indicated it will seek Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), mutual recognition of professional qualifications, and regulatory dialogue with states across the US in order to continue strengthening trade and investment between the two countries.
BAB welcomes the government’s ambition to strengthen ties at the state level and has been fortunate to work closely with Minister for Trade Policy Penny Mordaunt in preparation for this initiative. While sub-federal trade cooperation should not be seen as a replacement for a comprehensive UK-US free trade agreement, engaging with US states has the potential to strengthen local economic ties, while also building a coalition of support for future UK-US trade negotiations.
BAB CEO Duncan Edwards responded to the UK Government's state-led approach to trade cooperation, commending DIT's efforts to strengthen trade through state-level engagement and reiterating support for a comprehensive free trade agreement. Read the full statement here.
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Welcome to our New BABC OC members! |
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New Individual Members
Dave Robbins
Mike Kane
Steve Sribnik
Linda Bentley
Paul Butler
Maggie Mora
New Corporate Members
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Thanks to our Renewing Members |
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Individual
James Cummings
Deirdre O'Neill-Machin
Raj Panjabi
Stewart McDougall
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Premier Corporate Members,
Orange County Soccer Club, are back!
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You don't want to miss this one! The defending champs will be back at Championship Soccer Stadium this Saturday at 7pm. Come enjoy the Beer Fest of the season and watch as we unveil the Championship Banner!
Check out the full season schedule HERE
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British American Business Council OC recognizes our Top Tier Members |
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British American Business Council OC | www.babcoc.org | jacquie@babcoc.org | 7142270317 |
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