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Letter from the President
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Nicholas Unkovic
BABC President & Partner
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Dear Friends of the BABC,
As we transition from Summer to Fall, the BABC continues to maintain a busy schedule of events and activities, here is a recap of the past month:
On Tuesday, October 10th we hosted our increasingly popular Young Professionals Happy Hour in Cafe Americano at Hotel Vitale. As ever, the YP Committee was delighted to welcome more than 35 new and returning attendees to this monthly networking event. This month's guests represented a variety of industries including tech, real estate, law, interior design, education, as well as representatives from Rugby related organizations from all over the globe.
Later in the week, on October 12th, we held the 'Women influencing the Built Environment' event at Herman Miller's showroom in the Financial District. Guests enjoyed the stylistic flair of the office - a perfect backdrop for the event - our thanks to you Herman Miller and Cecilia Lyra. The sold out evening- standing room only - was attended by over 70 guests from a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds, all eager to hear the Panelists described how they figured out their specializations in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) and how they keep up with training, certifications and trends. The speakers also shared their views on the biggest opportunities and challenges for women considering working in the industry as well as the challenges they themselves faced over the years and how they overcame them. A huge thank you to our panelists, attendees and of course to our Sponsors Turner & Townsend Trestle, SVN QAV & Associates, our Media Partners San Francisco Business Times and Crew SF, and our hosts Herman Miller.
Toward the end of the month, on October 24th 2017 the BABC Young Professionals hosted their second Workshop for 2017, titled "Winning - Strategies for effective Leadership and Management". Kindly sponsored by OFX and Assay Advisory, the event was a sell out! This workshop provided an interesting mix of audience participation, group work and vocalized techniques from Adrian Bray of Assay Advisory. It provided attendees tools to proactively manage both their careers and their staffs, making them more confident in their leadership and management abilities. A huge thanks to our host sponsors OFX, Adrian Bray and Assay Advisory, as well as all attendees who brought a positive and engaging attitude with them to evening.
Finally, I hope you will join me in welcoming the newest members of our growing and dynamic community - their information can be found below. Please take a moment to visit their websites and learn more.
All the best,
Nicholas Unkovic
President, BABC Northern California
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From The Consul General's Desk
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Dear Friends and Members of the BABC,
Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy to those affected by the devastating fires in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and many other counties in Northern California last month. It is my hope that none of the community within the BABC was personally affected, but I recognize that is hard to imagine given that many of us have a memory or a connection to the beautiful area.
Personally, I was in Calistoga just hours before the events began and though my family and I were able to get out safely, I know many were not so lucky. It's with that knowledge and connection that I felt compelled to volunteer the following weekend to assist recovery efforts in any way I could, which brought me to the Red Cross in Santa Rosa. On the ground, the Red Cross is working tirelessly to assist those displaced and accept the generous donations from communities across the state. The operation was truly remarkable.
Which brings me to my main point of this month's column: being prepared. Some of the work we do at the Consulate is related to crisis and crisis preparedness. So rest assured, behind the scenes we are making connections with emergencies services teams throughout the state, first responders - including police, fire and the coast guard - but our work can only go so far.
The fires in wine county should serve as a good reminder to us all to check our own emergency kits and truly understand how prepared we are for natural disasters. While we live in a place of beauty, there is also the real threat of a crisis happening. The Red Cross has great resources to help you prepare including how to create a plan for your family during a crisis and ensure you have the proper materials in your kit.
Andrew Whittaker
HM Consul General
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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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Women Influencing the Built Environment
On Thursday October 12th the BABC hosted it's "Women influencing the Built Environment" event at Herman Miller's showroom in the Financial District. Guests enjoyed the stylistic flair of the office - a perfect backdrop for the event - our thanks to you Herman Miller and Cecilia Lyra.
The sold out evening- standing room only - attended by over 70 guests from a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds. Read more
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BABC Young Professionals Workshop: Winning - Strategies for effective Leadership and Management.
On October 24th 2017 the BABC Young Professionals hosted their second Workshop for 2017, titled "Winning - Strategies for effective Leadership and Management".
Kindly sponsored by OFX and Assay Advisory, the event was completely sold out!
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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!
Learn More
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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.
Learn More
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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.
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Hinman & Carmichael LLP - Northern California Wildfires: Regulatory Agency Disaster Relief Resources
We write this post with heavy hearts as wildfires continue to rage throughout Northern California, affecting many of our clients, friends and colleagues.
The wildfire tragedy continues to cause the loss of homes, livelihoods and lives. We express deep love and gratitude to our devastated but resilient Northern California community and to the firefighters, law enforcement and first responders who are on the front lines.
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Osborne Clarke - Transfers of personal data outside the EEA
It seems that barely a week goes by without some form of development in relation to European data protection laws - be it new laws and regulations, guidance on key issues, or case law developments.
This week's big news is that the Irish High Court has decided, in the case of
Data Protection Commission v Facebook Ireland & Schrems, to kick into the long grass of the CJEU, the politically loaded question of whether the use of the EU Model Clauses by Facebook in relation to the transfer of personal data outside of the EEA is legal, and - more broadly - whether those EU Model Clauses are valid.
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Giants Enterprises - Party at the BallPark - Create Memorable experiences this Holiday Season!
Our venues are one-of-a-kind and deliver experiences that simply can't be beat. From boisterous to sophisticated, spacious to intimate, on the field to overlooking it, we're positive we have just the venue for your group this holiday season.
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Hinman & Carmichael LLP - Updated Northern California Wildfires
The wildfire tragedy spread across four counties over the last two weeks has caused the tragic loss of homes, livelihoods and lives.
As the fires are brought under control the industry is now turning to rebuilding homes and businesses.
The challenges will be many, from potentially billions of dollars in insurance claims to finding contractors, from harvesting grapes to protecting fermenting wine from smoke taint, from helping employees find housing to staffing tasting rooms, restaurants and hotels. Our friends and colleagues are rolling up their sleeves, and so are we.
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SeaDream Yacht Club Offers $1000 per person savings on Christmas Voyages
Give the gift of travel, and enjoy a Caribbean Christmas in style aboard the 112-guest mega-yachts, SeaDream I & II. Discover the Caribbean's most secluded destinations.
SeaDream Yacht Club invites you to relax and unwind, and let their highly-trained crew take care of all the holiday details. Make this a Christmas to remember.
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Rugby World Cup Sevens Volunteer Program
Next summer, all eyes will be on Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 taking place at the iconic AT&T Park in San Francisco July 20 - 22. This is the first time ever that a Rugby World Cup is coming to the United States.
The official Volunteer Program is launching and we invite you to participate in putting on this historic event! Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018 is now accepting applications for a variety of volunteer opportunities supporting the tournament to welcome the 40 teams, fans and visitors from around the world at our hotels, transportation hubs and AT&T Park.
Roles include Bay Area ambassadors, rugby geniuses, and support for our media, hospitality, team services and operations teams.
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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 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. F
inlay 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.
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BAB Welcomes Prime Minister Theresa May's Speech in Florence
BritishAmerican Business (BAB) welcomes Prime Minister Theresa May's speech in Florence, stating, however, that on Brexit there is still a long way to go for businesses to feel the clarity they need.
Speaking on the Prime Minister's remarks, Wendy Mendenhall, BAB Global Executive in Charge, said: "The transatlantic business community welcomed today's speech by the UK Prime Minister in Florence, Italy, which emphasized the UK's commitment to address global challenges and its willingness to build on the foundations the UK laid within a successful EU".
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British American Business - Policy Snapshot
October 2017 was yet another busy month for all who work in or with the transatlantic business community.
The UK is running short of time to persuade the EU the future UK-EU trade relationship should be part of the ongoing negotiations, especially since crucial settlement issues have yet to be resolved.
In the US, while business would like to see quick progress on the Administration's efforts on tax reform, time continues to be lost to further political escapades. In both countries, governing parties seem to be more divided than ever, making it even harder to predict what may come next.
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New Corporate Level Members
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Osborn McDerby
Osborn McDerby is a San Francisco-based boutique business law firm serving emerging growth and mid-size businesses in corporate and commercial transactions. Founded in 2012, we have built our practice by providing the quality and sophistication of a big law firm with the personalized service of a boutique. We have been
named one of the top 5 boutique law firms in California by the
Daily Journal.
Our attorneys have practiced with highly respected international law firms and have worked as in-house counsel at private companies. Our experience advising on legal issues affecting businesses of all shapes and sizes across a wide array of industries translates to a broader perspective on key decisions that matter to our clients.
Osborn McDerby maximizes your business opportunities by working alongside your team. We understand you want results-oriented counsel, so we focus on both your legal and business issues to drive successful, cost-effective solutions
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Finlay James
Why do we exist?
Finlay James exists to provide global, world class IT sales recruitment solutions.
This includes software sales recruitment, IT services sales recruitment, ICT sales recruitment and digital sales recruitment.
Attitude & Culture
We try to be positive, professional and expert at all times. This is actually part of our company 'manifesto.'
History
Finlay James was established by John Gaughan and Mark Neilan in 2003. They knew each other through John's brother, Darren.
Since 2003, IT companies around the world have trusted Finlay James to source unique IT sales talent. Now with 4 offices and an international presence, this has resulted in thousands of senior IT sales placements.
We have come a long way from humble beginnings and have in fact placed IT Sales people in every continent across the globe.
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New Individual and Young Professionals Members
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Individual Members:
Ashley Amjad
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Our Thanks to these Renewing Members
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MacKenzie Communications
Who are we? Well, we call ourselves a marketing communications firm. We've also been referred to as an ad shop, a PR firm, a branding agency, or an outsourced marketing department. And sometimes we're just counselors, helping clients think through how to respond and react to issues and trends. Regardless of where the descriptor falls, clients rely on us for our communications expertise.
For 30 years, MacKenzie has created and implemented marketing, communications and outreach programs that enable our clients to start and drive compelling and meaningful conversations with those who matter most to their success - customers, employees, influencers, community leaders, the media.
We are deeply connected to a wide influencer network throughout California and the nation. The "MacKenzie Network" is a key asset and differentiator for the firm, and one that our clients frequently call upon to open doors, start conversations with potential partners or to establish a presence in the thriving, vibrant Bay Area market and beyond.
Launching a new product or initiative? Looking to expand or strengthen your brand or raise public awareness? Need to motivate or educate your employees? All of our efforts are customized so our clients can start those conversations with their stakeholders and tell them their stories.
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Hinman & Carmichael LLP
We specialize in the laws related to the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages. We can address your needs in licensing and qualification, business and marketing practices, and represent you before federal and state agencies that regulate alcoholic beverages. We also act as special counsel in transactions involving licensees as well as in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings that may affect alcoholic beverage license privileges.
We are well-versed in the statutes, rules and policies that apply to alcoholic beverage business operations in all fifty states. We keep our clients up to date with significant legal developments affecting the alcoholic beverage industry. We work with legislators and industry members to improve state and federal alcoholic beverage laws.
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Turkish Airlines
At Turkish Airlines, we continue on our journey with the same excitement that started 82 years ago with just five aircraft. But now, as Turkey's rising star, our fleet has expanded to 298 aircraft both passenger and cargo. Our growth figures have placed us among the world's leading airlines.
In 2013, we made the important decision to sign the order for the largest aircraft in Turkish Civil Aviation history. As a flag-carrier airline, we took this step with the aim of lowering the average age of our fleet and pushing the rising line on our service-quality graph even higher over the next few years. Taking into account the 212 narrow-body aircraft that are starting to filter into our fleet together with the aircraft whose lease period is almost over, our total fleet, including cargo aircraft, is expected to reach 421 by the end of 2020. We expect the current average age of our fleet, which is 6.9 years, to go down to 6 years with the addition of our new aircraft.
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Alexander's Mobility Services
You need a mover and Alexander's Mobility Services is among the industry's finest service providers. With a history of providing outstanding service to corporate, government and individual clients around the world,
Alexander's has the experience and knowledge to consistently exceed your expectations. Whether you are moving your home or office, handling corporate relocation, need storage, specialized transportation or international transport, we can help you get moving. Let us prove it.
Alexander's is Atlas World Group's top revenue producing and hauling multi-agency -- a position held every year since 1994. Alexander's is one of Atlas' leading quality agents earning more of the van lines' prestigious Milton M. Hill Quality Award than any other agency group.
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CCW Business Solutions
Our suite of finance, accounting, tax, payroll and HR services is designed to overcome the problems associated with your international expansion.
Our business is focused on enabling you to implement your international expansion plans quickly and efficiently. Our aim, supported by our global resource and knowledge base, is to provide you with the peace of mind, knowing that we have made you compliant with all rules and regulations.
Whether you are making your first hire in a new country or looking for a more streamline way to manage your multiple international operations, we can provide a solution that is tailored to your needs.
We offer you a global service, working in your time-zone, with a team who delivers a tailored service.
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InterContinental Hotel San Francisco
Located directly adjacent to the Moscone West Convention Center, the InterContinental San Francisco occupies a strategic location for both business and leisure in America's most dynamic and beloved city. While its convenience for business travelers is unrivaled, San Francisco's newest luxury hotel is also within easy walking distance of Union Square, premium shopping areas, a diverse collection of trendy and upscale restaurants and bars, and a number of major San Francisco tourist attractions.
The InterContinental San Francisco Hotel offers 550 guest rooms (all non-smoking), including 14 suites featuring a spectacular duplex Presidential Suite with unrivaled city skyline and San Francisco Bay views. The hotel has an intimate footprint with no more than 22 guest rooms per floor. Rooms are elegantly appointed with rich wood and marble, striking contemporary art, sleek, stylish furniture, and the latest high-tech amenities. All of this is enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows through which spectacular city and bay views add to a wondrous experience in San Francisco.
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Erickson Immigration Group
Erickson Immigration Group ("EIG") is a law firm that operates on the principle of Perfect-Plus each and every day, one client at a time.
With offices in San Francisco, CA and the Washington, D.C. metro area, we provide a full line of business immigration solutions and global immigration management services for fast-paced multinational corporations worldwide.
Our commitment to service sets us apart from other firms because we love what we do and we understand practicing law is really about trust and getting results.
We also know that immigration laws can be complex and confusing, and the results can be life-altering.
We uncomplicate the complicated and do so with one goal: to exceed your expectations.
http://eiglaw.com/
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Business Level Members and Community Partners
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Individual and Young Professionals Members
Young Professional Members:
Aislin O'Connor
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BABC Intern Adventures
The BABC regularly welcomes interns on the J-1 visa program. Check out what they have been up to
here.
For information on the J-1 Visa Program, click
here.
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Member Offers & Discounts
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If you have forgotten your username and password, you can reset it
here.
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Hot Deal
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Member:
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Color Consultation and 15% off Hot Deal!
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$250 off your First 30 day stay!
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Excellent Discounts on Goldschmidt Vineyard Wines
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Fairmont San Francisco - 15% Discount Off Best Available rate on hotel reservations
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Foreign Currency Exchange - Free transfers and a preferred rate of exchange!
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British Airways Promotional Offer for BABC and BA Executive Club Members
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10% Discount at InterContinental Hotels
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$50 off Youth Soccer Camp Fees
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10% Discount on Silicon Valley Sevens 1 Day and 2 Day tickets!
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Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca- Discount on tickets to the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge
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British American Business Council | (415) 296-8645 | [email protected] | www.babcsf.org
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