December 2009
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Happy Holidays from the British American Business Council
To celebrate the holiday season, members of the British American Business Council gathered at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia for an afternoon of business networking, celebratory "crackers," holiday fare and great raffle prizes. At our 15th annual "Holiday Luncheon" on Friday, December 4, 2009 we were joined by British expat Jamie Pallot, editorial director of Condé Nast Digital.
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JOIN US FOR THE "KICK OFF OF THE SEASON"
On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 the British American Business Council will present "Major League Networking: A Union of International Business & Soccer" from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Pyramid Club of Philadelphia. To celebrate the Philadelphia Union's addition to our professional sports community, the BABC has joined forces with other bilateral chambers in the region to organize a business networking reception with members of the international business community and the executive staff of the area's newest Major League Soccer team.
For more information, contact Jaime Scofield at 215-790-3627 or email jscofield@greaterphilachamber.com.
Expatriate Banking
HSBC Bank USA, N.A is part of one of the world's largest and most trusted financial services organizations, the HSBC Group, which has a network of around 8,500 offices in 86 countries and territories. HSBC Group has global expertise in providing more than 100 million customers with the best financial solutions to meet their needs. read more
Cross-border employee planning in an economic downturn: eight action items for consumer products companies
Written By: Cheryl Speilman and Gerald A. Tammaro, Ernst & Young LLP
Original Publisher: Workspan
Many international consumer products companies consider a global assignment a "must" for their key future business leaders. However, cross-border assignments often require a hefty investment.
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British-American Business Council Conference 2010
12-14 May 2010
Willis Group, The Willis Building
51 Lime Street
London EC3M 7DQ
The next annual British-American Business Council Conference (BABC) will take place next year from 12-14 May in central London. This will be the first time in four years that the conference will have been hosted in London and is expected to bring together members from its 20 chapters in the United States, who will be crossing the Atlantic for the conference, and 5 chapters from the UK.
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J-1 Visa Program
For the past 20 years, BABC's J-1 visa program has enabled members to bring qualified employees - 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
Local Consulting Firm Has Global Reach
A local firm, Wheatley US Limited, will present a two-day class on "Construction Contract Management" In Doha, Qatar, on December 18th and 19th, 2009, for Cape PLC. Cape is a major UK-based contractor providing insulation, fire protection, abrasive blasting, refractory, coatings, cleaning and training services to major power, industrial, oil and gas, refinery and petrochemical customers around the world. read more
"Battery venture powers up Scots company"
Published by: The Herald Scotland on December 7, 2009
Written by: Mark Smith
Luichart Technology, a Glasgow-based engineering think-tank and producer of hi-tech prototypes, has struck a joint venture agreement with a contract manufacturer in Pennsylvania that is expected to generate millions of dollars in sales and will see the US firm set up a base in Scotland next year and create 20 jobs. read more
Letter from the Philadelphia Union
To All BABC Members:
Philadelphia Union, the 16th and most recent addition to Major League Soccer will be taking the field for the first time next Spring, and you still have an opportunity to get in line for season tickets today. The organization, lead by CEO and Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz, President Tom Veit, and manager Peter Nowak, are looking to bring the most admired American soccer brand to the Philadelphia area. read more
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