Rx for Business Culture, Leadership and Strategy - October 23

Matthew Emmens, Chairman of Shire Pharmaceuticals and co-author of the imaginative and visionary business book "Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business," will share his insights on why it only takes one person with vision and creativity to change a company; how a stagnant and stifling company culture be revitalized; how to apply creative thinking within an organization; and why unconventional thinkers should be sought out by employers. His book demonstrates the power of creative thinking, new ideas, and the ability of an ordinary person to act as the catalyst for change.

Thursday, October 23, 2008
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Program

The Rittenhouse Hotel
210 W. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Comparative Judicial Selection: Learning from the British and American Systems - October 29

We are pleased to announce that the International Law Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the British American Business Council will co-host a Chancellor's Forum from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 29, 2008 at Pennsylvania Bar Institute, CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, 10^th Floor, 13^th and Market Streets, Juniper Street entrance, to be followed immediately thereafter by a cocktail reception that will provide a "meet and greet" and networking opportunity for participants. [READ MORE]

Holiday Luncheon: "Jim Dale - Carry On"

The British American Business Council (BABC) is pleased to host British-born actor Jim Dale on Friday, December 5 at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. It's his distinctive, light-timbered, award-winning voice that reveals him to American fans as the narrator of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potty series. [READ MORE]

Welcome New Board Members

The British American Business Council is pleased to welcome two new members to our Board of Directors: Sharon Pierce from Continental Airlines, and Steven Thompson from Deloitte. [READ MORE]

aka Rittenhouse extends promotion to BABC members

Sitting proudly on what may be Philadelphia's most bustling corner, 18th and Walnut Streets, the majestic twelve-story One Rittenhouse has been respectfully transformed with stylish, up-to-the-minute interiors while preserving the building's magnificent historic façade. [READ MORE]

Policy Update

So far in 2008, the British American Business Council has actively engaged with government on a broad range of issues of concern to our members, including 'non-dom' taxation in the UK; the e-filing of US tax returns; UK visa processes; aviation duty; and the taxation of foreign profits in the UK. [READ MORE]

J1 Visa Program

For the past 20 years, BABC's J-1 visa program has enabled BABC members to bring ' - of any nationality, and from anywhere in the world - into the United States for up to 18 months to gain first-hand knowledge of US business practices and methodologies. [READ MORE]

British Sports: The aim of Cricket

Cricket is a bat-and-ball team sport that originated in England and is now played in more than 100 countries.

Cricket is basically a simple game - score more than the opposition. Two teams, both with 11 players, take it in turns to bat and bowl. [READ MORE]

Group

The BABC would like to offer you access to Linkedin, a professional networking tool to complement the network among our members.

We have set up a Linkedin group exclusively for BABC members. If you're not already a member of Linkedin, you will need to register for the site; but registration is simple, and free. [READ MORE]