Letter from the President

Nicholas Unkovic
BABC President & Partner

   
Dear Friends of the BABC,  
 
2017 will go down as a year of great progress mixed with great sadness for our organization and community.  We continued to grow and had a record year, but we also suffered the passing of our beloved Chairman Colin Brown.  Colin's presence, smile, good humor and thoughtfulness are sorely missed by all of us.  Malini, Callum and Euan, we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers and know you will all forever be a part of the BABC Community.
 
It was wonderful to see director Lucy Feltham at the BABC Christmas Luncheon following her terrible biking accident back in August.  Lucy, we all send you our best wishes for a continued speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you often in 2018.
 
We also keep the victims of the California wildfires in our thoughts and prayers.
 
Our 54th Annual BABC Christmas Luncheon brought over 1000 of us and our guests together to celebrate this time honored tradition.  I'd like to thank each and everyone of you that joined us and especially, all the VIP Sponsors and Prize Donors who make this event the  most prestigious holiday gathering in San Francisco each year.  Photos and video are below.
 
We have two events upcoming in early 2018.  Please mark your calendars and save the date for Wednesday, January 31st 2018 for another BABC flagship event, our 28th Annual BABC Economic Forecast Luncheon at The City Club.  Also, our annual Funding, Exits and IPO's event at the Quadrus Center in Menlo Park will be held on February 28th, 2018.  These events always sell out quickly so please don't delay in registering to avoid disappointment.  Tickets go on sale January 2nd. 
 
Next, as seen in our Welcome to New Members section below, the BABC continues to grow! I hope you will join me in welcoming the newest members of our growing and dynamic community - please take a moment to visit their websites and learn more and if you would like to get in touch with any of them, please send an email to Jo Healey, our Executive Director.
 
Finally, huge thanks and kudos to Jo for leading our BABC to another record year.  Great work, Jo!
 
Wishing you all best wishes for the holidays and for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018.
 
Nicholas Unkovic
President, BABC Northern California

BABC Events Calendar
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From The Consul General's Desk


Dear Friends and Members of the BABC,
 
I hope you all are enjoying the holiday season This month I'd like to take the opportunity to discuss the release of the Government's Industrial Strategy.
The Industrial Strategy sets out a long term plan to boost the productivity and earning power of people throughout the UK.
 
It explains how we are building a Britain fit for the future - how we will help businesses create better, higher-paying jobs in every part of the UK with investment in the skills, industries and infrastructure of the future.
While all aspects of the Strategy are incredibly important (from clean growth, ageing, and future of mobility) and each will do tremendous things to each general area, I am very excited to see artificial intelligence included in the strategy. Not only is AI a very timely topic - it comes up in many of my conversations, but it's also a space that will continue to revolutionize the way we live in ways we cannot yet even imagine.
 
AI's potential is already well known: by one estimate it will add $309.9 billion to the UK economy by 2030. The UK is a recognized world leader in developing AI. Deepmind, Babylon and Swiftkey - which was backed by Innovate UK - are all globally renowned companies.
 
As part of the Industrial Strategy, the Government and the Artificial Intelligence sector have agreed a Sector Deal to boost the UK's global position as a leader in developing AI technologies.
 
Taking immediate, tangible actions to advance our AI and data-driven economy Grand Challenge, this deal will anchor the UK as the go-to destination for AI innovation and investment.
 
These are exciting times and I'm glad to see the UK taking this important step. For more information about all of the all aspects of the Industrial Strategy please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/the-uks-industrial-strategy or do reach out with any questions.
  
 
Andrew Whittaker
HM Consul General  

Previous BABC Events
54th Annual BABC Christmas Luncheon
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A huge thank you to all who joined for the Luncheon and of course to all the VIP Sponsors, Donors and Volunteers without whom the event could not be possible. AS the year draws to a close, please consider a donation to one or all of the charities supported by the Luncheon.  Thank  you and Merry Christmas.









BABC Young Professionals Happy Hour


On Tuesday we hosted our increasingly popular Young Professionals Happy Hour in Cafe Americano at Hotel Vitale. The Young Professionals Committee were delighted to welcome new and returning attendees to this networking event

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Unlocking the Commercial Potential of VR and AR

 
On Wednesday November 15th the BABC hosted the "Unlocking the commercial potential of VR and AR at the stunning Silicon Foundry offices in the heart of San Francisco. The event was sponsored by Penningtons Manches, Grant Thornton, Silicon Valley Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland and proved to be a fantastic success with over 50 attendees.  
 
The event began with a hour for introductions and networking, with attendees being able to experience VR technology first hand thanks to demonstrations from Portico studios and Baobab studios.
 
Job Postings
BAB-LEAP Seeking Accounts Clerk

If you are QuickBooks certified (ProAdvisor preferred) and you feel you have the skills and experience to perform the tasks listed below, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team.
 
British American Business LEAP (aka BAB-LEAP), the ultimate Land Expand Accelerator Program, is specifically designed to help UK or other foreign-based companies successfully establish and maintain a presence in the United States to sell their products and services.
 
 
Our program allows our clients to leverage our decades of experience in establishing and building businesses in the United States and thereby significantly increase their chances of success as they enter the U.S. market.
 
 
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Lewis and Llewellyn is Hiring!

 
To facilitate our continued growth, we are looking to hire a junior associate attorney.  The ideal candidate will have graduated near the top of his or her class from an elite law school, and have one to three years' experience at a premier law firm, or similar clerkship experience.  And most importantly, the candidate should have a passion for litigation.   
 
We offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on high-stakes, high-profile litigation on behalf of trailblazing clients with a dynamic group of attorneys.  
 
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to careers@lewisllewellyn.com
Turner & Townsend Trestle Seeking Construction Cost Manager/Estimator - Creative Tech Client South Bay

Turner & Townsend is growing our Cost Controls service for our nationwide commercial high tech client base and are looking for outstanding talent at all levels.
 
We are looking for an ambitious Commercial Cost Manager or Estimator to work in a client-facing role with one of our high-profile technology clients in the South Bay Area of California. The role is to provide commercial estimating services for the client's onsite pre-construction team.
 
The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of commercial and/or retail construction experience, a comprehensive understanding of delivering construction projects, and be able to proactively manage difficult stakeholders effectively. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to gain broad exposure and accelerate their career development.

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Turner & Townsend Trestle Seeking MEP Estimator

Turner & Townsend is growing our Cost Controls service  for our nationwide high tech, residential, commercial, data center, manufacturing client base and are looking for outstanding talent at all levels. We are looking for an experienced MEP Estimator responsible for providing mechanical and electrical estimates and cost consulting for our commercial, industrial, and high-tech building projects.

We reward our teammates with diverse opportunities, exposure to our industry-leading clients, and the latest training available to continuously learn and develop. Apply to be considered for upcoming hiring initiatives throughout the US!

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Seeking Procurement / Supply Chain Lead - Innovative Tech Client, San Jose, CA USA

Turner & Townsend is growing our Cost Controls service for one of our key high tech commercial clients, and are looking for outstanding talent at all levels. We are looking for a proactive Procurement / Supply Chain Lead with strong interpersonal skills who is looking to grow into a management position.

The Client is embarking on a program to improve their procurement and supply chain performance on their Critical Infrastructure construction program by introducing a more robust structure and best practice. The scope of the role will include all aspects of vendor management including sourcing, contract strategy and supplier performance management. The nature of the Client means that the right candidate will be able to take a leadership position in this rapidly evolving discipline.

 
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Seeking Project Controls Specialist - Innovative Tech Client in Sunnyvale, CA USA

Turner & Townsend is growing our Cost Controls service for our client in the San Francisco bay area and seeking a Cost/Project Controls specialist to support a ground-up data center construction project. The role will be responsible for all of the project's commercial and reporting activities, including managing the change order process, cash flow forecasting and project progress reporting. The role will be on a fast paced, large scale technical project. The successful candidate will be responsible for all areas of cost and project controls from preconstruction to close out.  
 
We reward our teammates with diverse opportunities, exposure to our industry-leading clients, and the latest training available to continuously learn and develop.
 

BABC Member News

RWC Sevens Single Day Tickets Now Available!

Single-Day Field Level General Admission Tickets are now Available During Holiday Season Through December 24th!

Out now! How to Maximize Program Performance

360°view - the performance perspective The latest issue of our global thought leadership magazine 360°view assesses how to plug the productivity gap, offering a series of perspectives on how we can better predict and enhance the performance of projects and programmes across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources.

With views from experts working on major projects all over the world, this issue of 360°view examines how we can predict, measure and enhance the performance of major projects and programmes across the globe.


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Finlay James Opens in San Francisco

Global IT sales and digital recruitment company Finlay James, headed up by John and Sara Gaughan, has announced the opening of their first overseas office in Downtown San Francisco on the 2nd November 2017.

Following a record breaking year for the company and growth in global revenues of 17% plus two successful trips to San Francisco in February and September, Finlay James has brought forward the opening of their US office by two months to further serve growing technology companies either based in or with satellite offices in the US.

Finlay James will be based in the super-cool WeWork offices at 650 California Street and as such are ideally placed to support the City and Silicon Valley areas.

Norwegian Expands US Network with Flights to Madrid, Amsterdam and Milan

Norwegian, the airline awarded the World's Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Airline of the Year 2017 distinctions, today announced it will launch four new routes from the United States to Europe: New York City/JFK and Los Angeles to Madrid, Spain; New York City/JFK to Amsterdam, the Netherlands; and Los Angeles to Milan, Italy. Norwegian will be the only airline operating year-round nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Madrid and Milan.

Norwegian now offers 61 nonstop transatlantic routes to 16 European destinations. The airline now offers nonstop year-round routes to more European destinations from both the greater New York City area and Los Angeles, respectively.

Evangeline Burbage joins the Partnership of Lewis & Llewellyn


Lewis & Llewellyn is thrilled to announce that Evan Burbidge has joined the partnership. Evan joined the firm in 2014 and has been a key member of the team ever since.

Evan recently returned from a several week trial in San Mateo, where she successfully represented the interests of a private equity firm with over $1 billion in committed capital.

Evan knows that being an effective litigator means not only fighting hard, but also being a proactive problem solver. She is a straight-shooter respected by both colleagues and opposing counsel. Clients turn to Evan when they need someone who understands the importance of focusing on the big picture in order to achieve business objectives.

SuiteAmerica enters Global Market and welcomes New Members to its Leadership Team

SuiteAmerica, a nationwide leader in corporate relocation, is pleased to announce its expansion into the U.K. market, starting with London, England.

In conjunction with its continued growth, both domestically and into overseas markets, SuiteAmerica announces the enhancement of its executive leadership team.

BABC Network News
November 2017 Trade and Investment Update

Looking back at November, we have seen progress during the second session of the UK-US Trade and Investment Working Group on closer partnerships in intellectual property, advancement of SME business and further relevant topics for companies seeking to trade and invest across the Atlantic.

Moreover, the UK Government has released up-to-date balance of payments data for the fiscal year 2016 (Learn more here). With the festive season just around the corner, we encourage you to look at the wide range of events and receptions taking place across the BABC network.

Check out the Upcoming Events section below or the BABC website for more information on ongoing events and activities. Our transatlantic network grows every day. Join us and get in touch at trade@babinc.org 

 
British American Business - Moving Forward: The Future of the US - UK Economic Relationship



BritishAmerican Business (BAB) and British-American Business Council (BABC) speak for over 2000 UK and US-based companies on both sides of the Atlantic.

Our membership includes leading British and American companies, contributing significantly to jobs, growth and innovation on both sides of the Atlantic.

We are committed to helping UK and US Governments with our expertise and transatlantic presence in their efforts to open a new chapter in the UK-US economic relationship; a relationship that is so crucial for the prosperity for our economies, companies and citizens.

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US and UK Trade and Investment Working Group Statement


UK Secretary of State for International Trade Dr. Liam Fox and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are pleased to announce the conclusion of the second meeting of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group (the Working Group) in London.

The delegations were led by officials from the Department for International Trade and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and included representatives from a wide range of U.S. and UK government agencies.

Meet our New Members
New Patron Level Members  
ACCA USA

ACCA is the world's most forward-thinking professional accountancy body.

We believe that accountancy is vital for economies to grow and prosper, which is why we work all over the world to build the profession and make society fairer and more transparent. We have more than 198,000 fully qualified members and 486,000 students worldwide. They're among the world's best-qualified and most highly sought-after accountants - and they work in every sector you can imagine.

Organizations know and trust our designation. We're out there every day, connecting with businesses large and small, governments, educational establishments and opinion formers. We're on top of emerging trends, legislation and legal requirements, helping to shape them.

Because of all this, we're able to create the innovative, strategic-thinking finance and accounting professionals our fast-changing world needs.
We've built partnerships throughout our history - they're central to our ability to deliver our qualifications and services internationally. Through our global network, students can study for the ACCA Qualification all over the world.

Here in the USA, we maintain personnel in four cities to provide services to our membership; partner with top ranked local universities to develop the next generation of finance leaders; and further the profession focusing on issues related to Talent, Trade and Technology.


New Corporate Level Members  
Finlay James

Finlay James are a leading global IT Sales and Digital Recruitment company established in Manchester, UK in 2003. Now with 5 offices and an international presence, we have made thousands of successful placements within the top technology companies across the world.

We pride ourselves on being positive, professional and expert in outlook. Our aim is to be a trusted adviser and we partner with clients from large multinational corporations to small, niche technology start -ups.

Our San Francisco office opened early November 2017 on California Street and the plan entails growing market share in the Bay area prior to developing a hub on the West coast and in either Boston or the Mid-West.


 

New Business and Community Partner Level Members  



New Individual and Young Professionals Members  

Individual Members:
 
Joanne Tan
Mark O'Sullivan
Nick Simpson
Angus Scott 
 
Young Professional Members:
 
William Goff  
Omar Pineda Jr
Anna Frankowska 
 
Our Thanks to these Renewing Members
Premier Level Members 
Fitzgerald & Law
F&L (Fitzgerald & Law) is an essential resource for North American headquartered companies, providing advice when they set up in the UK and continuing to support them as their EMEA operations grow.
They set themselves apart from other firms by employing the best people in the industry and through the range of services they provide including:

- Company Formation
- Immigration
- Tax
- Accounting
- Audit
- Financial Advice
- Employee Benefits & Financial Services
- Payroll
- HR
- IT, Communications & Mobile Devices

Their specialist teams work together on a global scale through the GEA Network to help clients meet their obligations and solve their problems.
They are dedicated yet flexible in their approach and strive to build lasting relationships with the people they advise.


http://www.fitzandlaw.com









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Corporate Level Members 
Ace Relocation Systems

Since 1968, Ace Relocation Systems has serviced the global relocation needs of corporations, their employees and families. We understand the importance of a successful employee relocation and also the un-recoupable cost of a failed assignment.

Founded in southern California, Ace now has nine full service facilities located in strategic metropolitan locations throughout the country servicing 10 of the top 20 markets in the U.S., including Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Orlando, Austin and Washington/DC.

We are proud to be one of the largest agents within Atlas Van Lines; our locations and capacity enabling the successful execution of 15,000+ domestic and international moves per year. We are privileged to serve emerging startups to Fortune 50 companies; in addition to U.S. government and its' agencies.

Ace's passion for people and commitment to award-winning service is the backbone of our growth. We look forward to serving you.


BUSINESS LEVEL MEMBERS 
 
 
     
Individual and Young Professionals Members  
 
Individual Members:
 
Carole Obley
Chris Tholstrup 
Roger Royse
Wallace Poulter 

Young Professional Members:  
 
Ais lin O'Connor
 
  Jim Webb
Greg Tinker 
 
     
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10% Discount at InterContinental Hotels
$50 off Youth Soccer Camp Fees
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