Newsletter - February 2022

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There is an exciting new partnership between the BritishAmerican Business Network of chapters and B2BeeMatch, the fast-growing Canadian-based business matchmaking platform. As you know, the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way transatlantic businesses communicate and collaborate. The BABN has partnered with B2BeeMatch to help you navigate those changes, and further support your access to business development, networking, and marketing opportunities. The BABN partnership with B2BeeMatch provides members of BABN chapters with complimentary access to their digital platform that matches businesses like yours and promotes networking within major business centers throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and the world. This technology promises to help you connect, collaborate, and support each other across the Atlantic and in 40+ countries around the globe. We invite you to join the BABN network of 22 chapters and 2000 member companies in a new way of doing business. Simply follow this link to learn more about the benefits of business matchmaking and find out how to register your business today. Visit the BABN Website for more Network Benefits

Happy New Year and Welcome Back! Notes from BAB CEO Duncan Edwards January 2022 After a final trip to London in December it was good to be back in the US for a quiet Christmas break and I hope all the members and friends of BAB were able to take some time out to recharge batteries. I have never been very good at switching off and inevitably I found myself wondering about what 2022 would bring for BAB and our members after the extraordinary events of the last two years. As we have all learned, trying to make predictions is impossible, but there are a few big issues that need to be addressed and where a change in thinking might be helpful. Read Complete Article

In alignment with  UK Government plans to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we are working on an event for June 4th to mark the historic milestone of 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom and beyond. More details will be provided in due course once our plans are confirmed.”

BABN Events

Ten Point Plan for Green Growth - Green Buildings  February 8, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm GMT The Midlands will lead the UK in the shift to energy efficient buildings and away from fossil fuel sources for heating, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With a threefold focus on designing and building new greener buildings, retrofitting existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and developing next generation low carbon heating technologies, with the aim to create new jobs, skills and supply chains in our region.

HR & People Leaders on the Power of Purpose  February 8, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT BritishAmerican Business, in partnership with Brandpie, is delighted to welcome you back to our Power of Purpose Series exploring the crosscutting idea of purpose in business. We know that corporate purpose can exist and simultaneously evolve, while offering employees and stakeholders a sense of meaning and drawing their support. For employees, purpose can inspire, engage and motivate. Join us to hear from a panel of leading executives from BT, Clario and Diageo, who are responsible for the strategy behind people, culture, communications and change at their respective companies. Our panel will explore how every organization can tap into a pool of change agents and the toolkits needed to drive purpose in concert with business.

BAB Accelerate: An Insider’s Guide to Expanding into NYC  February 9, 2022 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm GMT BritishAmerican Business, along with Accelerate Series Sponsor, JetBlue, and session sponsor, Capalino, are pleased to invite you to join us for a discussion on Expanding Your Business into NYC. Hear directly from one of the most well connected and respected urban strategy firms in New York City on how to build your in-bound strategy, as well as business leaders who have have successfully accomplished this journey. Our panel will share insights, do’s and don’ts, and unexpected, yet necessary, pivots due to the pandemic. We’ll also discuss how to navigate the New York business and political landscape to drive expansion if you are already doing business in NY.

Managing your Business in an Inflationary Economy  February 17, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST The British-American Business Association's Financial Services Committee Invites you to a panel discussion on Managing your Business in an Inflationary Economy. Virtual Meeting - This Program is complimentary but registration is required. The meeting link will be sent to all registered attendees within 24 hours of the event.

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