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BABC Northern California
Board members, Sherri Ferris of Protocol Professionals,
and Andy MacKay of 20/20 Productions, recently
collaborated to successfully organize and produce
a weekend of events celebrating the 60th Anniversary
of the Founding of the United Nations in San Francisco
in 1945.
The project consisted
of four major public events, with over 2,000 attendees,
including over 75 world leaders, held at four
San Francisco venues.
.Project Director Sherri
Ferris observes, "Issues of order and precedence
-- the essence of protocol -- were ubiquitous
at UN60. Our professional protocol team, with
members from many countries who boast vast expertise,
converged to create this immense undertaking."
Event Producer Andy
MacKay states, "This was truly a transAtlantic
project, as the graphic design and video elements
were created by the design team in our Edinburgh
office, with the logistics and on-site production
handled by our San Francisco office."
Contacts:
Protocol Professionals | sherri@protocolprofessionals.com
20/20 Productions | andy@2020productions.com
  
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The BABC employs two
interns each year from the UK to gain training
and insight into US business methods, and to give
valuable support for our office stalwarts Jane
and Mostyn. We would like to welcome our two new
interns, Nicki Allen and Kate Holme They have
replaced Louise Blishen and Danielle Clarke, who
returned to the UK in July as their placements
came to an end.
Kate Holme has taken
over the sales and marketing of the British and
European Standards. She has come to San Francisco
for a year as part of the Business Honors degree
she is studying at Sheffield University. Nicki
is organizing the events and managing the membership
for BABC Northern California. She has just completed
an MA Honors degree in Politics at Edinburgh University.
Please take time
to introduce yourselves to Nicki and Kate, either
at the office, or at one of our events.
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Louise Blishen
served as one of our two interns from July 2003
until July 2004, working on the Sales and Marketing
of British and European standards. 99% of our
sales of standards are as a result of advertising
on the Internet. Louise became highly proficient
at this, and one of her crowning achievements
was to create a new set of web pages "British
European Standards", which can be viewed
at www.british-europeanstandards.org.
As a result, our overseas enquiries and sales
have risen from 5% to 50% and we now have customers
throughout the Middle East and Asia. We now also
have a huge customer base in the United Kingdom
where our supplier of Standards is located. As
a result of experience gained in San Francisco,
Louise has given lectures in France and the UK
on the topic of "Search Engine Marketing".
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As you will now be aware we have a new look, a new name and a new website. We hope you like it! The change of our name to BABC Northern California more closely aligns us with the British American Business Council. The Council is the largest transatlantic business organization with 4,000 member companies, 12,000 business executives and chapters in North America, UK, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
In changing our name we have also restructured our membership and sponsorship opportunities with an emphasis on value added benefits for our members. Our responsibility is to our members and our goal is to provide the best value and quality we can to you. |
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We have been running a series of breakfast seminars; the next is US Income Tax Rules for Assets Held Outside the US - Part II. This event is a follow up, due to the exceptional success of the first seminar held in September. It will be presented by Russell Manksy and Crista Lucey of Spott, Lucey & Wall Inc.CPA's on Monday October 25 from 8.15am - 9.30am. It will be held in the Boardroom at HQ Global Workplaces, San Francisco and breakfast is included. The event costs $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Click here for more details.
We will be holding a Port and Madeira seminar and tasting on November 1, 2004 at 7.30. This will take place at the newly opened tasting venue and bar VinoVenue, San Francisco. Bartholomew Broadbent will be giving the seminar and providing the Ports and Madeira's. Known as a lively, witty and informative wine lecturer, Bartholomew is also one of the world's foremost authorities on Port and Madeira. He is credited for being responsible for the growth of Port consumption in North America during the 1980's and was responsible for the re-introduction of Madeira to America in 1989, instrumental in its growth since then. He was raised in the English wine trade in a formal apprenticeship to his famous father, Michael Broadbent MW Director of Christie's and prolific wine author. This event costs $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Click here for more details.
Our Silicon Valley Chapter continues to have a strong business focused program of events planned for the coming year. The next will be an event entitled “Preserving your Wealth: An introductory Tax and Estate Planning Program for International Executives.” This will be held in Palo Alto and include refreshments and appetizers. Expert speakers will be participating from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Rowbotham and Company LLP. Click here for more details about this event, speakers and to book. This events costs $30 for members and $50 for non-members.
The B.E.E.R. (Brits Enjoy and Evening of Revelry) group continues to hold monthly drinks evenings on the first Friday of the month, the next will be on Friday November 5, 2004 from 6pm at the King George Hotel. This informal social and networking group continues to grow in numbers and aims to bring together people in the city, of any nationality, with an interest in the transatlantic relationship. There is a regular attendance of over 40 people. This is a free event with a no host bar.
We are now taking bookings for the 41st Annual Christmas Lunch, which takes places on Friday December 17th, 2004 at The Westin St Francis Hotel. This is the largest annual international business event of its kind in Northern California, attended by 1,00 influential business executives representing every major industry. We hope you will attend. To coincide with our 50th Anniversary, this year's event promises to be larger and more fun than ever. There are also a number of new opportunities for sponsors to gain valuable exposure at the event. If you are interested in more details contact the office at info@babcsf.org or 415-296-8645 Click here for more details.
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We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the following business and individual members to the organization at this exciting time.
Business
Hotel Carlton www.carltonhotel.com
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company www.ajg.com
Freudenberg Racing www.freudenbergracing.com
Pennington Financial Group www.pfgadvisor.com
Heritage Royal Walks Limited www.royalwalks.com
Individual
Ernst Bauer
Patricia Cole
Richard Harding
Melissa Griffiths
Nina Edgell
Richard Berry
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The BABC employs two interns each year from the UK to gain training and insight into US business methods. In July Louise Blishen and Danielle Clarke returned to the UK as their placements came to an end and were replaced by Kate Holme and Nicki Allen. Kate Holme has taken over the sales and marketing of the British and European Standards. Kate has come to San Francisco for a year as part of the Business Honors degree she is studying at Sheffield University. Nicki is organizing the events and managing the membership for BABC Northern California. Nicki has just completed an MA Honors degree in Politics at Edinburgh University.
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Our 50 th Anniversary
year continues with a range of interesting events,
celebrations, business seminars and barbecue fun.
No one in San Francisco can have been unaware
of Bio 2004, which descended upon the city from
June 6-9. British Consul General, Martin Uden
has kindly contributed to this newsletter and
he gives more details of the expo and the Consulate's
close involvement with the event. The Silicon
Valley sub-chapter continues to grow steadily
and has established a membership that represents
Silicon Valley businesses and works to extend
the mission of the BABC beyond San Francisco.
Check out the upcoming Venture Capital Summitt
event on June 17. Sponsored by Silicon Valley
Bank, the event promises to be extremely interesting,
for more details call 415 296 8645.
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The events calendar
has been extremely busy since March and June promises
to be even more active. Recent successes included
a whisky tasting event on March 30, hosted by
Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky, which drew a large
crowd of whisky-lovers to the luxurious Bubble
Lounge. The World Trade Club has become a regular
venue for BACC events, offering professional service
and a stunning location by the Bay. To mark this
special relationship, an exclusive membership
offer was negotiated and an open house reception
was held on May 27. June commenced with the UK
@ BIO2004 reception on June 7 at the Palace Hotel,
San Francisco, which drew 500 guests from UK and
US bio companies. Lord Sainsbury, Minister for
Science and Innovation was the guest speaker and
the event, hosted by the British Consulate General,
San Francisco and UK Trade and Investment was
a success.
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Lord Sainsbury,
Minister for Science & Innovation,
speaking at the UK@BIO2004 Reception,
June 7, 2004 with Consul General, Martin
Uden.
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On June 10
we welcomed Bill Emmott, Editor-in-Chief of The
Economist , back to San Francisco as he addressed
the issue of the U.S presence in Iraq and peace
prospects after June 30. The luncheon drew almost
200 guests and Mr. Emmott was a highly engaging
and interesting speaker. The Annual General Meeting
and Reception on June 15 was introduced by Consul
General, Martin Uden and we welcomed the newly
elected Directors to the Board. The event offered
an opportunity to introduce prospective members
to the organization and receive feedback from
existing members on matters such as the events
program and membership benefits. Come and join
the fun on June 19 for the British Banger Barbecue
! The day features a professional BBQ, traditional
sports-day games including egg'n'spoon, sack race
and monster volleyball, great prize draw featuring
hotel stays and British memorabilia plus prizes
for the sports-day champions. Invite your friends
and family to this child-friendly event.
Silicon Valley Program
Committee
This committee has continued
to produce a structured series of events including
most recently an immigration seminar presented
by corporate member Cooley Godward LLP on April
18 in Palo Alto. The upcoming Venture Capital
Summit, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, on June
17 , promises to be a highly interesting and informative
event with eminent panelists: Sean Doyle of Intel
Capital, Martin Gagen of 3i, Richard Irving of
Pond Ventures and moderator Larry Lopez of Silicon
Valley Bank.
Breakfast seminar program
In March a seminar on Identity
Fraud featured, Sgt Don Hensic of the SFPD and
proved to be illuminating on the dangers of the
nation's fastest growing crime. We are delighted
to welcome Digby Jones, Director-General of the
Confederation of British Industry. He will be
speaking on the global threats and opportunities
for business at the British Consulate General
on June 24. Upcoming programs include: June 17,
2004 Venture Capital Summit, Santa Clara. June
19, 2004 50 th Anniversary British Barbecue, Woodside.
June 24, 2004 Breakfast presentation with Digby
Jones, Director General CBI. For full details
of all events please call 415 296 8645.
Brits Enjoying an Evening
of Revelry - B.E.E.R
This group aims to bring Brits
and Americans from the city together for social
activities, networking and to introduce them to
the Chamber. The monthly drinks evenings are held
on the first Friday of each month at the King
George Hotel, 334 Mason St. In addition, there
are events such as the recent B.E.E.R 'n' Curry
evening on May 20 th and the upcoming hike and
Sunday lunch on July 21. For more information
on B.E.E.R please contact the BACC office on 415
296 8645
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Mostyn Lloyd,
BACC Executive Director and Danielle Clark
at the UK@BIO2004 Reception, June 7, 2004
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New Members
We would like to welcome the
following individual and corporate members to
the Chamber.
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Individuals
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Small Business
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Corporate |
Rory Faber
Beverly Hayes
Stephen Cannons
Laura A. Peter |
International Venture Associates
Sher Minnard LLP
JNT Consulting
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Villa Florence
Hotel
British Car Company Inc
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar |
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The Chamber would
like to remind members that there are many opportunities
available to co-sponsor BACC events or promote
your company through presentations, seminars or
receptions. Please contact Mostyn Lloyd on 415-296-8645
to discuss the options.
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Member
Discounts
World Trade Club. An exclusive
offer for BACC members. Until June 30, you can
join for half-price at $500, plus $170 monthly
membership dues. The club is in an excellent location
and has reciprocal relationships with leading
clubs around the world. Please contact the club's
Membership Director, Kathy Sanders at 415 981
0738 for more details.
HQ Global Workplaces is offering BACC members
reduced virtual office space and a FREE one-day
trial of their office space in any Bay Area location.
Contact Jennifer at 415 315 1622 for further details
www.hq.com.
Jaguar Motor Company has arranged for all British
American Business Council members to obtain an
X-plan discount on any new leased or purchased
Jaguar model. Members should contact the office
for full details of how to obtain the PIN for
the discount.
Members should be aware that they are eligible
for all BABC discounts across the United States
and the UK.
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The BABC Transatlantic
Business Conference was held in Birmingham, UK
from April 24 to 26, 2004. Representatives from
23 of the organization's 31 chapters including
our own, attended to develop business prospects,
strengthen the transatlantic relationship and
meet with representatives from their regions.
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The BACC prides itself
on offering members and non-members a range of
services in addition to the program of events
and the benefits of membership. Distribution of
manufacturing standards. Please see our website:
www.british-europeanstandards.org
for full details of how we can assist your company
with the necessary documents to export to Europe.
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The BACC's
J1 visa program offers companies a means to bring
qualified overseas personnel to the United States
for a period of training lasting up to 18 months.
This program enables trainees to gain key skills
that they can then take back to their home country
and utilize them to expand the business and increase
their level of professional status.
For full details of the visa program please contact
mostyn@babcsf.org
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Please contact the British American
Chamber for more information about any topic covered. |
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