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Letter from the President
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Melissa Harkcom
BABC President
Director, North America
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Dear Friends of the BABC,
I love these perfect Fall days, when the air is cold, but the sun is bright. For me, it is definitely the best time of year here in the Bay Area. With a 5yr old, our Halloween preparations started a few weeks ago, and as we all get ready for the candy/spook fest this year, and the excesses of the holidays, we also spare a thought for our BABC sister Chapters and all those on the East coast in the path of Hurricanes Florence and Michael. Today is good day to give those closest to us a big hug.
In addition to counting our blessings this month, our team has once again been extraordinarily busy on your behalf: No rest for the wicked, as they say...
On October 3rd we returned to Werqwise for an event we where all looking forward too, Fintech and the Consumer. Over 50 guests joined us to hear from our four panelists from various backgrounds in the financial industry. Their insights, experiences and predictions on Fintech taking place in the financial industry made the event a huge success on the night. Fintech is indeed changing rapidly and it was great to reflect on new working practices and the demands of a highly flexible and diverse workforce. Many thanks to our sponsors of the event RBS and Grant Thornton.
On Tuesday October 9th we saw the ever popular monthly Young Professionals Happy Hour take place at our event hosts
Werqwise. We would like to extend special thanks to our Premier Member
Werqwise, who generously sponsored beer for us on the night and really made us feel at home in their fantastic facility. With this new home for our Happy Hour held on the second Tuesday of each month, we look forward to the ever-growing attendance and take it from me, you do not have to be a "Y" to attend our YP events.
The 55th Annual Christmas Luncheon was sold out within a record-breaking one month from launch. We would like to thank everyone who has registered for this year's lunch and we are working hard to ensure that this year's event will be bigger and better than ever. If your are wondering if that can even be possible... oh yes it can!
Please do take a look at our BABC community. It remains a vibrant and key part of your Bay Area business network, and I hope you will join me in welcoming our newest members noted below . Please take a moment to visit their websites and contact Jo Healey if you would like to learn more about them, or indeed to enhance your own visibility within the BABC community.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Best,
Melissa Harkcom,
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,
This month marks the 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day (Veterans Day for our American friends!) and in thinking about this historic moment it had me considering not only the past and the reasons we mark this occasion, but the future and the foundations that were laid then encouraging us to create and build lasting progress.
First, it's right and proper that we pay our respects to those who laid down their lives fighting at the front lines of World War I, which is the reason for Remembrance Day.
But it's also an opportunity to reflect on what emerged from that: the shared values and democracy that the UK stands for today.
We respect the rule of law for settling disputes. We take seriously our rules-based international system and are proud members of NATO and the United Nations.
We don't hesitate to provide assistance to those who seek refuge within our borders, or for the elderly and less fortunate who need help. We never forget our compassion for those who need it most, and are ardent supporters of women's rights, and the rights of the LGBT communities.
We encourage and promote innovation, research, and the steps necessary to protect our planet against climate change.
I continue to be optimistic about the future and will be taking the opportunity on the 11th of November at Grace Cathedral to mark the 100 years of the armistice, where I will be joined by my German colleague Hans-Ulrich Sudbeck.
In 1918 we may have been on opposite sides, but today we are on the side of progress. We've built bridges and foundations to work together as allies to continue our great progress across numerous common goals. I hope to see many of you there, it's sure to be a moving ceremony.
Andrew Whittaker,
HM Consul General
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Fintech and The Consumer
October 3rd 2018
On September 26th 2018,the BABC teamed up with Premier Members Werqwise who hosted the RBS and Grant Thornton Sponsored, Fintech and The Consumer an event that delved into the latest trends affecting the sector.
Over 50 guests joined us at Werqwise's state of the art co-working space at 149 New Montgomery Street to hear from our four panelists from various backgrounds in the Financial industry. Their insights, experiences and predictions on the Financial Technology industry was the forecast the evening. The panelists brought their experiences from different areas of the industry such as Innovation & Solutions, Legal Practice, Innovative & Disruption start up and a CEO of an industry leading membership body dedicated to the financial sector.
The moderator for the evening was Mark Heslop of Nomis Solutions and he was joined by Miles Ceic of The City UK, Pia Thompson of LendUp, Naresh Vyas of RBS and Patrick Penzo of Onfido.
Click here for the full video of the event
Click here for the full write up of the event
See the photos from the event here
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BABC YP Happy Hour
October 10th 2018
On October 10th we hosted our ever popular Young Professionals Happy Hour.
The Young Professionals Committee were delighted to welcome new and returning attendees to this networking event. We would like to thank everyone that supported the event by coming along, we hope you all had a good time and made some lasting connections.
We would like to extend special thanks to
Werqwise, who generously sponsored beer for us on the night and really made us feel at home in their fantastic facility. We are really looking forward to working alongside Werqwise in making the Happy Hour grow each month and to keep providing fantastic networking opportunities for Young Professionals in the Bay Area.
See the photos from the event here
We are delighted to be teaming up with
Werqwise
who will be hosting our next Happy Hour which will be held on the 13th of November.
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Lead Tax Manager
Job description
As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):
- Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback
- Train and develop staff membersProvide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns
- Work on multiple complex issues while communicating in a...
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Lead Tax Manager - SF
Job description
As a Tax Manager for RSM you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around three core concepts (Technical & Quality Expertise, People & Talent Management, and Client Service/Business Development):
- Serve as a Career Advisor, mentor or coach to one or more employees, which will include providing honest and timely performance feedback - approximately 10- 20% of your time
- Train and develop staff members - approximately 10-20% of your time
- Provide detailed review and analysis of complex tax returns - approximately up to 35% of your time ...
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International Tax Manager
Job description
RSM's West Region International Tax practice focuses on corporate tax planning and compliance including accounting for income taxes. Our client base is primarily outbound with industry concentrations in industrial & consumer products, technology, and financial services. We have regional transfer pricing and international assignment (expatriate) specialty groups.
As an International Tax Manager with RSM, you will be responsible for the following job duties, which align with three core concepts (technical expertise, people and talent management, and client service / business development):
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Tax technical research, analysis, and writing
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Basic quantitative modeling in Excel ...
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Tax Senior Associate
Job description
Our Private Client Services team is focused on Individual/Personal, Partnership, Trust & Estate/Gift, and Corporate Taxation. As part of this team you will mainly service our high net worth and family office clients.
As a Tax Senior, you will be responsible for the following job duties which are focused around two core concepts: your technical and quality expertise and delivering excellent client service:
- Preparation of Tax returns (Individuals (1040), Trusts (1041 and 5227), Partnerships (1065), S and C-corps (1120), Gift (709) Charitable Organizations (990-PF))
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds reviewer's and client's expectations ...
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Marketing Specialist
Job description
Robert Walters is one of the most successful executive search and recruitment companies in the world, and our San Francisco office is growing tremendously. After opening the San Francisco office in January 2012, we've quickly become one of the fastest growing and most successful offices in the Robert Walters Group.
Our San Francisco team partners directly with founders and CEO's of the most exciting and fastest growing start-ups in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, helping them hire the very best emerging leadership talent in the market.
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US Office Manager
Job description
Purpose: To ensure the provision of high quality administration and business development support for our small, friendly Taylor Wessing Menlo Park office. Reports to and assists: Directors of Taylor Wessing (US) Inc and the rest of the Menlo Park team. BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Taylor Wessing is a leading international law firm, working with clients in the world's most dynamic industries. Our industry focus has enabled us to develop market-leading expertise in Technology, Media and Communications (TMC), Life
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Commercial Real Estate Broker
Job description
SVN | QAV & Associates, Commercial Real Estate Advisors, is interviewing optimistic, enthusiastic individuals who are interested in a career with unlimited potential in commercial real estate brokerage. SVN advisors are passionate about creating value for their clients, colleagues, and communities. We enjoy an energetic, collaborative environment where a range of activities ensures a variety of ways to assert our talents. This is a 100% commission sales position where we offer best in class training, myriad tools and support to jumpstart your commercial brokerage real estate career. Responsibilities include...
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Mid to Senior Corporate Attorney
Job description
We are an international corporate law boutique and we are seeking a mid to senior level corporate attorney with experience in start-ups, venture financing and M&A to join our San Francisco law firm. Market compensation, flexible hours and opportunity to work remotely.
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Senior Marketing Account Executive
Job description
Kiosk is a marketing and advertising agency dedicated to achieving amazing results for our clients. The atmosphere at Kiosk is friendly and collaborative and we have an amazingly talented, close-knit team. We are looking for an energetic and motivated Senior Marketing Account Executive to join and grow with our busy and friendly team.This position is located in our Novato office.
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Executive Recruitment Consultant
Job description
Robert Walters is one of the most successful executive search and recruitment companies in the world, and our San Francisco office is growing tremendously. After opening the San Francisco office in January 2012, we've quickly become one of the fastest growing and most successful offices in the Robert Walters Group. As such, we're looking for ambitious, career minded, team players to help continue the success we've enjoyed so far.
As an Executive Recruiter, you will partner with tier-one venture capital firms and fast-growing start-ups to help them to source and hire the best emerging leadership talent in the market.
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Talent Consultant
Job description
Objective:Finlay James are specialists in global tech sales recruitment. We do whatever it takes to ensure that our clients, candidates and recruiters are happy and engaged.
We are genuine specialists, having placed thousands of sales people into software sales, tech sales, IT services and digital sales roles with some of the hottest tech companies in the world.
We are partners with a number of Business Insider's Best Tech Companies and a lot of Pre-IPO tech
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Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
Do you want to be part of the in-house team helping one of the biggest technology companies in the world deliver their vision? Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our client with many complex projects, responsible for all aspects of cost management and project delivery and we are seeking the ideal Quantity Surveyors / Cost Manager to act as the day-to-day interface with the client and drive this project to achieve an excellent outcome. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, ...
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Infrastructure Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Job Description
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Infrastructure Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to work in a client-facing role with one of our high-profile technology client on large scale, fast paced commercial real estate projects.Key Elements:Review and participate with the design services team and general contractor, in the development of the cost estimates.Reconcile changes that occur over the planning phase and assist the general contractor to ensure that their data is accurate.Communicate or meet with ...
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Mechanical Estimator (Mep) - Commercial Construction
Job Description
Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Mechanical or MEP Estimator who can meet client objectives through the delivery of an effective cost management service. The role will be on a fast paced, large scale technical project. The MEP Estimator is responsible for providing mechanical estimates and cost consulting for commercial, industrial, and high-tech building projects. While Mechanical estimating experience is required, Electrical and Plumbing Estimating experience is also a big plus (MEP)...
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Project Manager / Owner's Representative
Job Description
Want to be part of the team helping one of the biggest technology companies in the world?You have a chance to be a key player in the world's technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment. All of our data 'in the cloud' has to sit somewhere - and there's a race to build the data centers the world needs to keep up with demand. Our client is part of that race, and they need you to be a part of making this happen. Why it's great to work with Turner & Townsend ...
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The Chancellor has announced two far reaching changes to the rules on Entrepreneurs' Relief (ER) on share sales which will severely restrict the availability of the relief, if enacted.
The first change means that an investor would now need to hold 5% of the "economic rights" of the investee company to qualify for ER, not simply 5% of the issued ordinary share capital and voting power of the company. The 5% "economic rights" test looks at the rights of all "equity holders" in the company. "Equity holders" include non-bank lenders to the company where the loan contains "non-vanilla" features such as conversion rights, rights to payment in kind or PIK notes and/or a redemption premium well as the holders of preference shares (other than fixed-rate cumulative preference shares). This change would mean that many structures which have been put in place to allow shareholders to qualify for ER may no longer be effective.
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In honor of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), BPM is excited to announce our 2019 Cybersecurity Webinar Series. Every day businesses and individuals are at risk for online fraud and threats, however you can protect yourself and your business by learning cybersecurity fundamentals and proactively developing a cybersecurity mentality. Be on the lookout for our upcoming webinars featuring topics such as identifying scam and phishing emails, GDPR, web application vulnerabilities and cleansing habits, and more.
Read our Top Five Cybersecurity Tips by our Information Security Assessment Services Leader, David Trepp.
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BPM LLP, one of the 50 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the country, has won the 2018 Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) award for Innovative Firm of the Year. The recognition was announced at this year's LEA Global Conference in San Diego and honors the LEA member firm that embodies the term "innovation" in several aspects of its operation and service delivery. Firms across the country and around the globe use LEA's winning programs as models for their own programs.
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Think of your worst corporate nightmare (and this isn't Halloween!). The potential crisis that keeps you awake at night and could cause your company massive reputational damage, financial loss, regulatory fines, criminal liability and even personal liability for the senior management team. Whether it is a large data breach, regulatory investigation, dawn raid, corruption scandal, product defect or a major health and safety incident, how confident are you that your crisis management plan will hold up under the pressure?
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A large number of countries around the world enforce
merger control laws, which require that approval is obtained
before closing any deal that exceeds certain thresholds.
These laws also allow authorities to impose conditions on closing -
or even block - transactions, if they raise competition concerns.
Filing obligations mostly depend on formal criteria. Therefore,
even in the case of an unproblematic deal, an obligation to file can
exist and the merger control process can have a significant impact
on the transaction timetable. Failure to obtain approval prior to
closing can lead to severe fines and legal invalidity of the purchase
agreement. The jurisdictional criteria are such that a transaction
may trigger filings in jurisdictions that seem entirely unrelated to
the transaction at hand.
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Start A New Holiday Tradition With Giant Enterprises
'Tis the season to hit your event out of the park - and we're happy to help you do it. With us, holiday parties pop.
From black-tie dinners in the dugout for groups of 25 to Happy Hour cruises on the Bay, fireside receptions on the field to celebratory gatherings on the Club Level for 1,000+ guests, our team and one-of-a-kind venues set the stage for unforgettable (and unbeatable) experiences.
To enjoy 10% of on venue rental please book before October 24th (Monday-Thursday Events apply Only)
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Principles for a New Chapter for the UK-US Economic Relationship
Today, BritishAmerican Business (BAB) released its 'Principles for a New Chapter in the UK-US Economic Relationship'. This paper serves as a precursor to BAB's submission on the UK Department for International Trade's consultation on trade negotiations with the United States on behalf of our wider membership and network. It lays out the key principles for our engagement around the consultation and the work of the UK-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Working Group over the coming months.
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BritishAmerican Business Statement on Announcement of Intent to Negotiate Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom by Trump Administration
London/New York
- On 16 October under direction from President Donald J. Trump, Robert E. Lighthizer, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) formally notified the United States Congress of the intention to negotiate a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom once it has formally left the European Union on 29th March 2019, alongside agreements with the EU and Japan.
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British-American Business Council - September Policy Update
British American Business is proud to partner with the Department for International Trade to organize a series of face-to-face discussions between senior representatives of DIT and business leaders from across the UK.
Following a successful round table event in
Manchester
on 21 September, we maintained the momentum with an event in Birmingham on 1 October, attended by business leaders in the Midlands area, as well as the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox MP.
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New Corporate Level Members
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Bristol Global Mobility
Managing more than 220 client relationships, we fully appreciate the diversity of needs, programs and cultures brought to light each time we establish a new relationship. However, rather than attempting to apply predetermined molds, Bristol is driven to ensure the Voice of the Customer is heard and fully considered, creating optimal mobility platforms that consistently produce targeted results.
At Bristol, our singular focus is to create and maintain long-lasting, maximized relationships. As one of a small number of fully independent global mobility firms, we are free from being forced to drive business to a real estate, or, transportation network. Our success is a direct result of each relationship we establish with our clients, their relocating employees, and our global network of supplier partners.
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New Business Level Members
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New Community Partner Level Members
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New Individual and Young Professional Members
Individual Members
Daniel Doulton
Daniel Mole
Young Professional Members
Liam Flynn
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Our Thanks to these Renewing Members
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E & M Mayock
E&M Mayock practices the full range of U.S. immigration law and specializes in employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
The firm, founded by James R. Mayock in 1995 in San Francisco, provides individual and corporate immigration legal services.
Our firm works with small to large businesses across all industry sectors. We utilize our experience to develop winning immigration strategies to assist clients in recruiting and retaining their employees.
We specialize in facilitating visa issuance abroad at U.S. consular posts around the world.
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BDO
BDO is the brand name for BDO USA, LLP, a U.S. professional services firm providing assurance, tax, advisory, and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For more than 100 years, BDO has provided quality service through the active involvement of experienced and committed professionals. The firm serves clients through more than 60 offices and over 500 independent alliance firm locations nationwide. As an independent Member Firm of BDO International Limited, BDO serves multi-national clients through a global network of 67,700 people working out of 1,400 offices across 158 countries.
- Unparalleled partner-involvement
- Deep industry knowledge and participation
- Geographic coverage across the U.S.
- Cohesive global network
- Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA, LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms. BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the BDO Member Firms.
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Hinman & Carmichael
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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Lewis Llewellyn
Lewis and Llewellyn LLP
Lewis & Llewellyn is a San Francisco-based boutique law firm that delivers aggressive and efficient representation to its clients. Led by founding partners Marc Lewis and Paul Llewellyn, the firm focuses exclusively on civil litigation. It handles litigation matters ranging from "bet the company" litigation to discrete issues and disputes. The firm has been named by the Daily Journal one of the top boutique law firms in California, and by The National Law Journal as one of the country's "Elite Boutiques." Corporate LiveWire recently selected the firm as the "Best in Civil Litigation - North America" describing it as an "international litigation powerhouse."
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Fieldfisher
Our clients are ambitious, growing and leaders in their field - just like us. Whether you're a start-up or an established global organisation - we have the team, the time and the experience to help you navigate even the most complicated commercial challenges facing your business. With offices in the UK and Europe and clients around the world, we can help you thrive in a global economy.
Clients choose us because we understand their business, we've been in their shoes, and together we find solutions. It is our in-depth industry knowledge and down-to-earth delivery that means you can trust us to provide the best possible advice.
We talk in sectors - technology, media and communications; life sciences and healthcare; energy and natural resources; hotel and leisure; financial institutions; public sector and serious injury. We know these industries like the back of our hands.
We are a caring, sharing bunch with huge numbers involved in Corporate Responsibility. We promote diversity, encourage innovation and endorse collegiality every step of the way.
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Community Partner Members
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Individual and Young Professional Members
Individual Members
Andrew McIntyre
Carole Obley
Jeremy Lathen
Lindi Sabloff
Mark Skilton
Matthew Lambrinos
Stacey Archbell
Young Professionals
Bjorn Oswald
Curtis Baker
Emily Matthews
Jacinta Tobin
Jessica Vann
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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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San Francisco Business Times - Special Subscription Offer
Print/Digital Combo - 1 Year (52 issues)
Regularly $140. You pay $80
Go Green w/ a Digital Only Subscription - 1 Year
Regularly $115. You pay $80
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Free Retirement Planning, Risk and Portfolio Assessment
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Taj London: 15% discount from our Best Available Rates
A complimentary drink voucher (one per stay, per room)
£10 Food & Beverage credit per night booked (per room; can be accumulated for booked stay)
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Color Consultation and 15% off Hot Deal!
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Free $75 Amazon gift card from Furnished Quarters for first 30 day or longer stay
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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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OFX Foreign Currency Exchange - Free transfers and a preferred rate of exchange!
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10% Discount at InterContinental Hotels
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$50 off Youth Soccer Camp Fees
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca- 20% Discount on tickets to the 2018 Motorsports events
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| Turkish Airlines - Substantially discounted Business and Economy Fares to Europe. |
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