As we head into the Fall, we’ve gotten off to a busy start at the BABC. I’m delighted to share that we have some in-person events coming up and plans for the Christmas Lunch are coming along nicely with some exciting Raffle and Live Auction Items. This year, we return to supporting Raphael House who will receive the proceeds of a Live Auction Item. Tickets and Tables will go on sale next week all things going well.

Tomorrow, we are joined by Simon Hawkins, head of USA for Virgin Atlantic Airways for a live webinar and discussion on “A Return to the Skies”.  We are also joined by Denise Sheldon, Commercial Director, West Region for Virgin, and Christina Turrini, from Frosch Travel. I’m looking forward to hearing this travel update and how Virgin is getting back to business. We have over 70 registered guests. if you would like to “come along” you can register here for free to receive the zoom link up until Midnight tonight

On October 27^th, my firm, Crowe, will be joining Squire Patton Boggs and the Bay Area Council Economic Institute for an update on all things Global Mobility and Immigration in a post-Covid, post-Brexit world, and on the 28^th, we are gathering in-person at Werqwise for a Business Networking Happy Hour and I do hope you can join us. It will be wonderful to see you all.

As the US opens its skies to international travelers, the BABC Northern California has teamed up with BABC Los Angeles to learn from Simon Hawkins, Head of Virgin Atlantic for the USA, and Denise Sheldon, Commercial Director, West Region USA, how the airlines are ramping up their services once again, what has changed for international travel and what you can expect specifically for travel between the US and the United Kingdom. We will also be joined by Christina Turrini at Frosch Travel who will share what the corporate travel landscape looks like. LA President James Langridge will be joining us to moderate the session.

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting an opportunity for our members to come together in person at Werqwise, home to the BABC located at 149 New Montgomery Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco. 

Join us to re-connect with your fellow members and meet some new contacts.

We will also be joined by the CEO of Werqwise who will share updates on their brand new space in San Mateo.

We hope to see you there!

Please note, you will be asked to show proof of vaccination. You can obtain your digital record of proof of vaccination at the link below. We suggest you take a screenshot to have it handy on your phone. Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record (ca.gov)

Please save the date to join us for the 58^th Annual BABC Christmas Luncheon at the fabulous Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.

To express your early interest in attending, please email jhealey@babcsf.org with “Christmas Lunch Interest” Interest in the subject line. You can also share with us if you are interested in a table or would like a ticket(s). Please state the number of tickets you are interested in purchasing.

Get ready for 3 interactive and informative sessions to help you understand the financial and cultural implications of your new workplace environment, its impact on employees, clients, and customers. 

Part I (Sept. 16): To Return or Not to Return

Part II (Oct. 6): Customers & Clients

Part III (Oct. 26): Panel Discussion 'Real Companies - Real Stories'

China passed a comprehensive new data privacy law that takes effect 1 November. Companies operating in China and those serving China-based customers must comply with the tough new requirements or risk significant fines and penalties.

China’s National People’s Congress passed the legislation — known as the Personal Information Protection Law, or the PIPL — in August. The law’s passage follows two rounds of draft publication and solicitation of public opinions.

The PIPL is similar to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in that it establishes rules for collecting, storing, handling and transferring personal data. There are also rules related to obtaining individuals’ consent. In addition, Reuters reports, the PIPL “states that handling of personal information must have clear and reasonable purpose and shall be limited to the ‘minimum scope necessary to achieve the goals of handling’ data.”

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