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In April 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. This month, guests represented a variety of industries including accounting, recruitment, marketing, design and tech.

The event now takes place every SECOND Tuesday of the month and affords Bay Area's young professional community the opportunity to connect and network.

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On April 19th 2017, Patron Member Hogan Lovells and Premier Member Fitzgerald & Law once again joined forces for the 3rd annual Global Words of Wisdom event.

Peter Watts ( Hogan Lovells) and Melissa Harkcom ( Fitzgerald & Law) were joined by H.M Consul General Andrew Whittaker, Sean Randolph ( Bay Area Economic Institute) and Alastair Paterson ( Digital Shadows) for an esteemed panel discussion on life after Brexit. The discussion was moderated by BABC Chairman and CEO of Venturexcel, Colin Brown.

The Industrial Internet of Things - Making Factories "Smart" For The Next Industrial Revolution

The same disruptive "digitization" that swept through the music industry, fundamentally changed enterprise software with "cloud" based applications, and put unprecedented computing power in every pocket and purse with the advent of the "smartphone" is now transforming manufacturing.

The Industrial IoT ("IIoT") is the natural evolution of the marriage of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), creating a significant inflection point, and leading us to the fourth industrial revolution, or "Industry 4.0." Our new report takes a look at the strategic implications of this important trend.

Customer Care Trends that Impact Your Call Center

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• 20% of Americans prefer a language other than English - 1 in 5.
• 30 million people in the US speak English "less than very well: and likely unable to complete a service call in English.

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Vistra has announced the acquisition of optegra, a German based specialist in auditing, tax consultancy, legal advisory, and management consultancy services.

With offices in Cologne, Hamburg and Munich, optegra has a staff of 120 professionals serving clients from a range of industries, including automotive, information technology, telecommunications, health care, private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and engineering.

Their specialist knowledge enables optegra to provide expert solutions surrounding financial and regulatory services, transaction support, payroll accounting, tax consultancy and administration, as well as start-up support.

The Partners of optegra will all remain with the business post-completion and will strengthen the range of services provided by Vistra in Germany, including the provision of audit and fund administration services to alternative investment funds and to alternative investment managers.

San & Sea Photography Exhibit by
Bobby Pin & Laura Wais

When: Friday June 2 Opening Party
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where: Canessa Gallery, 708 Montgomery Street, San Francisco CA 94111
Raffle starts: 8pm - A Chance to win Artist Proof Prints by Bobby Pin & Laura Wais
*Proceeds go to Black Rock Arts Foundation & WildAid.org
Poetry by: Dorothee Pardys
Light Refreshments & Music

The E visa allows nationals of a treaty country (like United Kingdom) to enter the U.S. as a trader or an investor.As a trader, the treaty national must intend to carry on substantial trade principally between the United States and the treaty country.As a treaty investor, the treaty national must invest (or be in the process of investing) capital into an enterprise/business.Spouses of E-2 visa holders are eligible to obtain an unrestricted work permit for up to two years that is renewable for as long as the principal E visa holder maintains E status.

Rugby World Cup Sevens are coming to the United States for the first time in 2018, providing USA Rugby with a significant opportunity to support its growth goals in the US, and World Rugby with the opportunity to bring the tournament to a new market. The iconic AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team, will provide the spectacular backdrop to the three-day tournament that features 24 men's and 16 women's international teams competing for the title of world champions.

The Law Office of Sweta Khandelwal is a US Immigration and Nationality law firm based in Santa Clara-the heart of Silicon Valley- serving individuals, families and business in California, across United States and overseas.

If you wish to work in the US, hire a foreign worker, invest in the US, or reunite with your family in the US, we shall partner with you to ensure the success of your Immigration objective. The cornerstone of our legal practice is the promise of customized, creative and complete solutions to our clients. 

Sweta has been practicing immigration law for more than 10 years and has represented clients across multiple nationalities. Sweta has been recognized by the American Society of Legal Advocates as amongst the "Top 40 under 40" Immigration Attorneys in CA.

Sweta is licensed by the State Bar of California. Sweta is also a Chartered Accountant- equivalent of a CPA. This makes her uniquely positioned to understand the immigration needs of her business clients in the broader context of their corporate objectives

NCC Group is a global information assurance specialist, passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionizing the way in which organizations think about cyber security. Through an unrivalled and unique range of services, the company provides organizations across the world with freedom from doubt that their most important assets are protected and operational at all times.

NCC Group protects your business with our security experts offering security consulting services in the following areas:

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, NCC Group is a trusted advisor to more than 15,000 clients worldwide. Headquartered in Manchester, UK, NCC Group has 32 offices across the world and employs over 1,700 specialists in information security, assurance and technology. NCC Group delivers security consulting, software escrow and verification, website performance, software testing and domain services.

Turner & Townsend Trestle is a leading global management, cost management and program management construction consultancy.

With more than 70 years of experience, working in over 130 countries we help deliver transformational programs across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With our experience of major capital projects all over the world, we are experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programs, bringing clear thinking and rigorous processes.

At Turner & Townsend Trestle, we are passionate about making the difference. At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter, we give clarity and rigor to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets.

We relentlessly apply our tried and tested systems and processes for the analysis, planning and monitoring of projects, to deliver faster, cheaper, safer and more efficient working practices and better results overall. Making a difference to the results of projects is a commitment hardwired into our DNA.

http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/

The USA Sevens is a rugby sevens tournament held annually during the second weekend of February in Las Vegas in the United States. The USA Sevens is the largest annual rugby competition in North America, drawing over 60,000 fans, and is broadcast live in the United States by NBC and NBC Sports. 

Burr Pilger Mayer (BPM) provides meaningful, comprehensive financial and business counsel. We are experts in accounting, tax, and finance, and our people are distinguished by their knowledge, discipline, and unremitting commitment to the success of clients.

As one of the largest California-based accounting and consulting firms, BPM has served the Bay Area's emerging and mid-cap businesses as well as high net worth individuals for the past 30 years. Our SEC practice is one of the largest in the U.S., serving public companies throughout Silicon Valley and across the nation, and over half of our shareholders have substantial Big Four experience. Our highly specialized consultants are accredited turnaround advisors, valuation analysts, forensic accountants, senior appraisers, and more.

BPM delivers the resources, expertise, and global capability of a Big Four accounting firm together with the responsiveness and accessibility of a local partner.

Imagine the power of 180,000 people with a common purpose - building relationships that create value for you and your business. This is PwC. Every day, our people work with you to build the value you are looking for.

We'll start by getting to know you. Our tailored solutions will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the US market, and beyond.

We offer a global perspective and in-depth knowledge of local, state and US issues and focus on audit and assurance, tax, and consulting services . In the US, PwC concentrates on 16 key industries, providing targeted services including - but not limited to - human resources, deals, forensics, and consulting services . We help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.

Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. Let us apply our world-class capabilities to your business goals.