Winter 2012
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CLUB LEVEL MEMBERS:
Message from the President
Happy New Year! The BABC closed-out 2011 with a bang as we celebrated our 20th anniversary holiday luncheon recognizing two decades of business prosperity, success and visibility on both sides of the Atlantic. Thanks to you, our members and friends, we continue to thrive and build upon the success of our strong organization. Despite challenging economic times we are happy our membership continues to grow, and we have an exciting line-up of timely, interesting, and educational programs and networking experiences in store for you in 2012.
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Club Level Feature Article: GlaxoSmithKline PLC
By: Deirdre Connelly, President, NA Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline is a proud to be a British company with global operations and a significant presence in Philadelphia. We employee 17,000 employees in the US, and over 5,000 of those employees are in the Greater Philadelphia area. I head the US pharmaceutical business and I am happy to call Philadelphia my home.
Healthcare innovation improves people's lives -- the mother with cancer who is given more time with her children thanks to new treatments; the child who can live a normal life thanks to treatments for asthma; children who are protected by vaccines from once killer diseases; grandparents who lead healthier lives; the African child who may have protection from malaria, thanks to research on a new vaccine. Our mission at GSK is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer, and that is what motivates GSK employees to come to work every day.
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Upcoming Programs - Please Join Us
Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5-7 pm
Winter 2012 "International Business Networking Reception" featuring the Governor of Delaware, Jack Markell
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 South Madison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
register here
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 6-8 pm
Ferry 'cross the Mersey...well, actually the Delaware
The British Chip Shop
146 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5-8 pm
The Business behind the Rings - London 2012 Olympics
Location: TBD
SAVE THE DATE: registration link will be available shortly
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Event Recap
Driving the Bottom Line in a Digital Economy: Trends in Global Business Development
On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 the BABC hosted Driving the Bottom Line in a Digital Economy: Trends in Global Business Development, a business roundtable seminar. The BABC collaborated with six other international chambers of commerce - the Chilean, French, German, Irish, Israeli, and Swedish - for this special program. Over 100 people representing the seven groups participated in the event. read more
20th Anniversary Holiday Luncheon
On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, the BABC of Greater Philadelphia hosted the 20th Anniversary Holiday Luncheon. Over 225 people gathered for the BABC's milestone event in the Grand Ballroom of The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia to celebrate twenty years of business prosperity, success and visibility on both sides of the Atlantic. This special event featured three remarkable speakers: Danny Lopez, Her Majesty's Consul General and Director General Trade & Investment USA; Chrissie Wellington, Quadruple Ironman World Champion and current World Record Holder for the fastest time for all Ironman-distance races; and The Honorable Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia. read more
Human Interest Feature
BABC Board Member and Ironman Champion, Todd Sturza: What it takes to be a winner - perseverance, attitude, strength and support!
Todd Sturza, BABC Co-Vice President Membership, and Managing Director and Team Leader, National Corporate Banking, TD Bank, N.A. Corporate Banking USA, is the BABC's very own Ironman Champion! If you attended the BABC 20th Anniversary Holiday Luncheon you had the unique opportunity to meet and hear from Quadruple Ironman Champion and Current World Record-Holder for the fastest time for all Ironman-distance races, Chrissie Wellington. The inspirational discussion and slide show Chrissie presented provided just a glimpse into the reality of what it takes to be an Ironman - discipline, perseverance, motivation and physical and mental strength.
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New BABC Members
The BABC of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to formally announce and welcome our newest members.
Club Level:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Stephen C. Baker - Partner
Jason P. Gosselin, Esq. - Partner
Robert J. Mancuso, Esq. - Associate
Virgin Atlantic Airways
Dennis DiMarco - Key Accounts Manager
Betty Amato-Morrissey - Director GMNA and East Region
Maria Agudo - Global & Multinational, Sales & Marketing
Corporate:
David Consulting Group
Michael Harris - President & CEO
Mark Group, Inc.
Jeffrey A. Bartos - President & CEO
The McConnell Companies, Inc.
Paul McConnell - CEO
Jessica Bell - Executive Assistant
Shona Grace - President, McConnell Development, Inc. (division of The McConnell Companies, Inc.)
Michael McConnell - Sales Executive
Oakwood Temporary Housing
Steven Patterson - District Manager
The Philadelphia Foundation
Patricia Meller - VP of Finance and Administration
Individual Members:
Hugh Scott - CIO (Energy Plus)
Rishi S. Sohal, MBA - Executive Recruiter (Parker + Lynch)
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Win a Prize - 2012 London Olympic Games Trivia
Attention historic sports enthusiasts and Anglophiles, we plan to run an Olympic Game trivia question in each Connect Newsletter until the Games commence. A very generous prize has been donated by Philadelphia Union to be awarded to the first person to submit the winning answer.
Tripleheader Trivia Question
The ArcelorMittal Orbit, UK's tallest sculpture will become an iconic new visitor attraction with views of up to 20 miles, encompassing London's skyline, whilst putting art at the very heart of the Games experience for visitors. Visitors will be able to take a trip up the structure in a lift - although they will be encouraged to walk down the spiral staircase, which is composed of 455 steps.
Who are the designers of this magnificent sculpture? Where is it located and how tall is it? What is the meaning behind ArcelorMittal Orbit?
Please e-mail eguo@greaterphilachamber.com with your answer.
For information about the 2012 London Olympic Games please visit the official website: www.london2012.com.
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