WELCOME - LETTER FROM THE BABC PRESIDENT |
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Dear Friends of the BABC,
I write this newsletter at the end of a month that has seen some of the worst fires in California’s history, a significant hurricane that made landfall in Louisiana, both the Democratic and Republican National Convention and increasing protests around the United States in the battle for equality and social justice not to mention the continued fight against COVID19 and all of the pain and suffering that this virus continues to cause. As our children return to school using their computers as their primary learning medium I am reminded of not only of the fantastic jobs that our teachers do but also of the patience that everyone requires to continue to move forward in the face of all of these challenges. Hope is the last thing to die and for as long as there is hope we will overcome these challenges and emerge stronger and more united than before.
September is an important month for the BABC as we prepare to host the 64th BABC Annual General Meeting, virtually, for the first time. As I made note last month our By-Laws dictate we need a quorum which is 51% of members. I therefore kindly ask that all BABC Members complete your Ballot/Proxy Letter voting for the slate of Directors to be elected. We hope you can join us on Wednesday, September 16th.
As is staple now, each month starts with our Member only virtual Happy Hour. Gary Brown, President of Furnished Quarters discussed the state of worldwide Global Mobility and Corporate Housing in the Covid-19 and post-Covid era, which was well received by all that attended. On September 9th, we will here from Jerry Erickson, President and CEO of Erickson Immigration Group where he will give his perspective from his leading global business immigration law firm.
Aside from the BABC AGM, we are delighted to collaborate once again with the Australian American Chamber of Commerce and Penfolds for the Penfolds Wines Chef Tasting Series with Scott Huggins! (September 24th). A friendly reminder that you will need to register by September 14th in order to receive your 3 Bottle wine kit and Treasure box of delicious Australian and British snacks to go with the wine.
I must give heart warming thanks to our renewing members and upgrading members such as Osborne Clarke. Without your support, our members the BABC Northern California Chapter would cease to exist.
In these testing times, I hope you, your family, friends and communities are safe and continue to be there for one another.
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Stephen Wares, CGMA,
BABC President &
VP Business Development,
CCW Business Solutions
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From The Consul's General's Desk
Join us in Welcoming Mary-Eve McNenrey
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Dear BABC Members,
As you will be aware, Andrew Whittaker's tenure as HM Consul General to San Francisco came to an end last month and he has returned to London. We are extremely grateful to Andrew serving on our Executive Board, making countless appearances at various events and his active involvement amongst the BABC and its community. We wish him all the success in his future.
With that being said, we are delighted to introduce you to Mary-Eve McNerney who is Acting British Consul General in San Francisco until the position is filled. Please join us in welcoming Mary-Eve to the BABC Community. You can find out more about Mary-Eve, her role, background and passions here> https://babcsf.org/director-staff/mary-eve-mcnerney/
The BABC looks forward to working with and alongside Eve-Mary.
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BABC 64TH (VIRTUAL) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
MEMBERS ONLY
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PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR PROXY&BALLOT |
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER |
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We have currently received 58% of the ballots needed for a quorum to vote in the slate of directors. We kindly ask you to take 2 minutes out of your day to complete and submit the proxy via the below link. Your vote matters to ensure we reach our quorum as dictated by our By-Laws. Without it, the Election cannot occur.
If you plan to attend on September 16th, but have not yet registered, please follow this link to do so. The Zoom registration link will be sent to attendees registered via our ChamberMaster system.
There will also be a short opportunity to mix and mingle (virtually) with your fellow members prior to the beginning of the AGM.
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BABC MEMBER ONLY VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR
A WEEK TODAY
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DATE: TUESDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER
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THRIVING THROUGH CRISES - 3-PART WORKSHOP SERIES |
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PART 2 - OPPORTUNITIES TO INNOVATE: PRODUCTS & PACKAGING
DATE: TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER
TIME: 5.30PM - 6.30PM
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PART 3 - OPPORTUNITIES TO INNOVATE: MARKETS, CHANNELS & REVENUE CHAIN
DATE: TUESDAY, 22ND SEPTEMBER
TIME: 5.30PM - 6.30PM
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PENFOLDS WINES CHEF TASTING SERIES
WITH SCOTT HUGGINS
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THE EVOLUTION OF INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION AND OPERATIONS: AN INTERVIEW WITH SAUL HOWERTON
In January, Vistra and CFO Research conducted a survey on international expansion and operations.
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NEW REPORT FROM ACCA ON CAREERS IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICES
A recent report from ACCA shares key practical insights on talent transformation in the SMP sector and explores how this sector can offer brilliant careers to accountants in the future.
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AN UPDATE FROM THE INTERCONTINENTAL MARK HOPKINS SAN FRANCISCO
Please see a summary of what the InterContinental Mark Hopkins is doing
these days.
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NEW QUARANTINE SESSIONS VIDEO!
The latest video from The Quarantine Sessions with 'Don't You Forget About Me'.
Spot any familiar faces???
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OPEN-AIR MEETINGS
Intercontinental San Francisco present three (3) outdoor terraces for your next meeting or event. Click the link below for all details.
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INTERCONTINENTAL SAN FRANCISCO - MICRO-WEDDINGS PACKAGE
For your intimate wedding, the InterContinental San Francisco offers an idyllic, light-lled and airy setting, including the Moscone Room complete with an outdoor tented terrace. View their micro-wedding packages below.
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BE CLOUD SMART
In the wake of COVID-19, cloud has emerged as the top business-critical technology. And all signs suggest that cloud technologies will be the driving force of the new economy.
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COVID-19: COMPLIANCE RISK
SURVEY 2020
COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on the way businesses approach compliance. Less than a quarter believe that their compliance systems are as effective as they need to be. Where businesses do get compliance right, the financial return can be significant.
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FURNISHED QUARTERS SURVEY FINDS OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL BY Q2 2021
How much has COVID-19 impacted business travel? When, where and how can we expect it to recover? What is now contributing to the travel policy decision-making process? In search of answers to these questions, we surveyed individuals who book extended stay business travel on behalf of their company.
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YOUR AUGUST CURRENCY OUTLOOK – COURTESY OF OFX
With the global economy in constant flux it can be hard to keep track of currency markets. At OFX, we monitor global events and FX markets day and night, so you don’t have to.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR RENEWING MEMBERS |
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Joe Calder
Nichola Barber
Stacey Archbell
Alexandra Berven
Ian Paget
Jerry Lundblad
Alka Agrawal
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Katie Wechsler
Matthew Lambrinos
Peter Woodhouse
Preston Gordon
Wallace Poulter
Withbert Walter Payne
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YP MEMBERS
Bjorn Oswald
Emily Matthews
Jessica Clancy
Meredith Sellers
Sean Anderson
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WITH THANKS TO OUR SUSTAINING
PATRON & PREMIER MEMBERS
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MEMBER TO MEMBER OFFERS
See the perks of being a member
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One of the benefits of membership in the BABC Northern California is the opportunity to access Member to Member Only special offers and hot deals. To learn how to access codes and instructions, log in to your BABC Account and click on the Offers and Deals button. |
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BABC Members get one month free! |
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Discounted Short-Term Housing
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Weekly print edition over 20% off regular rate
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Now offering BABC members special access to SFBT including premium content, downloadable contact lists and email alerts plus the Weekly print edition at $110 |
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Receive a 20% discount on all WowDolce Catering orders
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British American Business Council | (415) 296-8645 | info@babcsf.org | www.babcsf.org |
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