LETTER FROM THE BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL

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Join us on February 22, 2023 for an exclusive evening with internationally renowned Master of Voice, Author, Performance Coach, Inspirational Speaker and Corporate Consultant, Stewart Pearce. The Fireside Chat will be moderated by KTVU News Anchor and Reporter Frank Mallicoat and hosted by Corporate Member, Grant Thornton.

Vocal coach to such luminaries as Margaret Thatcher and Lady Diana, among countless others, Stewart will examine the importance of authenticity, presence and persuasiveness. This fascinating event will consist of a Q and A covering topics such as leadership, communication and influence. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet Stewart in person, learn why his coaching is so important today, ask questions and receive personalized feedback.

Stewart's tour of Fireside Chats in California will begin in BABC Northern California on February 22nd. He will then appear in Los Angeles on February 24th with BABC LA, finishing in Orange County with BABC OC on February 28th.

Soaring energy prices, higher labour costs, pent-up consumer demand and global supply chain bottleneck coupled with rising interest rates intended to reduce inflation don't appear to indicate a return to market growth and a return to the previous rate of tech company IPOs anytime soon. 

Join us for an evening of lively, engaging and fun discussions and hear more about how things might work out for the technology community in 2023 and get a chance to ask questions our panel of Venture Capitalists.

BUSINESS CARD DRAWING:

Our thanks to Air Canada for donating two round-trip tickets from SFO to anywhere that Canada flies in North America and to Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel for a 2-night stay in a deluxe suite with daily breakfast included.

Come to beautiful Washington D.C. in the Spring to meet your elected officials! The goal is to deliver the BAB pro-trade message to the Hill while helping member organizations grow their relationships with their elected officials. This is a great opportunity for you and your members to come to D.C. to network with our Congressional and Embassy colleagues.

BABA will arrange all the logistics except for your travel to and from Washington D.C. Included in the price are a welcome reception upon arrival and breakfast, lunch and reception on Hill Day. Please book your room and pay for it directly with the hotel HERE.

What is a Fly-In and why do groups do them?

A legislative Fly-In is an important exercise in our democracy that gives participants valuable insight into the policy making process. It can help organizations raise their visibility in Washington while fostering relationships with policy makers and staff.

Congressional Fly-Ins do not constitute lobbying. Click here for an interpretation of the ethics rules from our General Counsel Randy Nuckols.

Please join us for an evening of networking and re-connecting with members and friends of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce, hosted by our Premier Member, Werqwise.

The event is also open to non-members and you don't have to be British or Australian to attend. All nations are welcome!

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine, sponsored by Werqwise and Penfolds.

Join us in the fabulous Wine Cellar at Wingtip — a 21st century interpretation of the classic, members-only, social club — for drinks and appetizers in the company of young professionals from different countries, businesses and industries.

This event will provide you with a chance to meet and talk about your careers and businesses, and share tips on life in the Bay Area.

$15 Members; $25 Non-members.

Thank you to our Sponsor Wingtip for hosting the event.

Interested in becoming a Young Professionals Member? Join HERE!

In partnership with the British Benevolent Society, please join us at Werqwise SF for a fireside chat with author and BABC Board Director, Paul T. Llewellyn.

In his new book, Unshackled, Paul reimagines the practice of law as a more humane and human-centered career, presenting a practical plan for improving the lives of lawyers and, in turn, improving their fulfillment and client satisfaction.After practicing criminal law and civil law in England and California, Paul brings a unique perspective to an age-old problem: how to update an outdated system.

Get your copy of Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law on Amazon

On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 we held the 33rd Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon at the City Club in San Francisco. Moderated by Richard Waters, West Coast Editor for the Financial Times, Our panelists delved into the global and local economies and shared their expertise on the path forward for business as we emerge from the global pandemic.

We heard from Ryan Wang, US economist for HSBC, Sean Randolph, Senior Director of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, and Beverley Chadwick, Vice President Finance, at SambaNova.

We would like to thank all the panelists, our guests and The City Club for hosting us.

Check out all the photos here.

According to one of the nation’s leading movers Atlas^® Van Lines’ Annual Migration Patterns Study, many people relocated to areas with growing populations in 2022, following two years of unprecedented economic and societal shifts.

Atlas Van Lines’ data shows that people are leaving some of the most affordable states like Iowa, Indiana, and Illinois, indicating cost of living is being surpassed by other motivations to move, like being closer to family.

So where is America moving? Continue reading HERE.

To refocus support for innovation within the UK and boost the use of UK-based suppliers and resources, the overseas R&D tax relief scheme is changing. The legislation includes changes for both the SME R&D tax relief scheme (SME) and the R&D expenditure credit scheme (RDEC).

The experts at Moore Kingston Smith explore what it could mean for your business and suggest how you can prepare adequately for when the reforms take effect.

Continue reading HERE.

The European business environment is changing rapidly as are the legal implications for US businesses. Many US businesses are finding themselves in a state of flux as they try to keep up with the changes in the legal framework. This can be a difficult task when the rules and regulations across Europe vary greatly.

What are the most important areas of focus that US businesses should be looking out for in 2023? Osborne Clarke's US-based experts give their insights into 10 crucial business sectors and their emerging themes for the new year.

Continue reading HERE.

We are excited to announce the launch of Raphael House's Executive Leadership Council (ELC), a growing network of community-minded Bay Area professionals and philanthropists interested in advancing Raphael House’s mission, vision, and programs. 

Spearheaded by new Board Chair, Tom Poser, and Executive Director Marc Slater, the ELC and its members will help grow the reach of Raphael House’s programs through their professional experience and connections.

Click HERE to download the ELC Flyer for more information.

Lewis & Llewellyn is delighted to start 2023 by welcoming Sable Hodson to the firm.

Prior to joining Lewis & Llewellyn, Sable practiced for over six years at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s premier international law firms. There, she represented clients from numerous sectors, including aerospace, technology, consumer products, entertainment, and private equity in complex business litigation. The addition of Sable to the firm’s deep bench of experienced attorneys further strengthens our ability to handle litigation of any size or complexity.

The Mostly British Film Festival wraps up its final week at the Vogue Theatre in San Francisco. The not-to-be-missed remaining films include:

Tuesday, Feb. 14th:

Part of the "Great Dames" series, a young Maggie Smith stars in the 1973 classic, "Love and Pain and the Whole Damned Thing," where an awkward young man and a shy older woman find comfort in each other on a Spanish tour.

"If These Walls Could Sing," a fascinating Irish documentary about the history of the Fab Four’s famous studio, Abbey Road, with an added short, "Ruthless."

"Juniper," set in rural New Zealand in the 1990s, tells the story of the developing relationship of an adolescent and his alcoholic grandmother (played by Charlotte Rampling) with an unconventional past, whom he has not met before.

Wednesday, Feb. 15th:

The final in the "Great Dames" series, the young Judi Dench stars in "Four in the Morning," a 1965 drama which follows the parallel stories of two couples in crises and their connections to a drowned woman found in a river.

"Blue Jean," a film set in England in 1988, that tells the story of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government about to pass a law stigmatizing gays and lesbians, forcing Jean, a closeted teacher, to live a double life.

Thursday, Feb. 16th:

Winning top documentary this year, both the Golden Eye Award at Cannes and the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, "All That Breathes," tells the remarkable story of two brothers intent on rescuing the meat-eating black kites that sail across the polluted skies of New Delhi.

Closing-night film, “The Lost King,” stars two-time Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins as the real-life amateur historian who helped locate the remains of King Richard III in a Leicester car park.

Duncan Edwards

CEO

BritishAmerican Business

Having spent time in London and New York in January I am struck by what feels like distinctly different sentiments about the immediate prospects for each market drawn from my conversations with BAB members and from a balanced review of the observations of economists and other commentators. In the USA there is now a general consensus that the economic slowdown will be shallow and short-lived. Yes, there is some adjustment to headcount in industries that benefitted from the Covid shutdowns, especially in the largest tech firms, but overwhelmingly what I am hearing are stories of full orderbooks, strong pipelines and an optimism about the economy. 

Continue reading HERE.

Innovate Finance, the UK’s trade body representing the global FinTech sector, is co-hosting its dedicated US / UK FinTech Forum with Google on February 21st, 2023.

The purpose of this Forum is to connect with and support members that are currently located in the US; to support members who are seeking to scale to the US through regulatory, partner and investor connections; to promote the UK FinTech ecosystem to US investors; to promote the UK as an international scaling destination of choice for US FinTechs; and more broadly to foster stronger ties between the two ecosystems.

To learn more click HERE.

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BUSINESS MEMBERS

Bia Mindset is a coaching and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco with a network of worldwide performance coaches and associates that help organizations develop the skills and mindset of their people, to achieve their full potential and deliver high performance.

Whether you’re looking to develop your leadership capability, expand your talent pipeline or implement cultural change, Bia Mindset can support you. We connect your people to your purpose and values, resulting in a more engaged, adaptable, and focused organization.

Our core areas of expertise are Leadership & Management, Performance Coaching, Change & Transitions, Resilience and Company Cultures.



Willow on the Green is a cheese, charcuterie, and picnic provisions store specializing in British and Northern Californian cheese and fine foods. Located at the Inner Sunset 9th Ave. N stop -- just blocks away from Golden Gate Park -- it's the perfect place for all your foodie and picnic needs.

Willow also offers Free Tastings Every Weekend! Every Saturday and Sunday come by the store to try out some exciting flavors and tastes from Willow’s cheese collection. Every week is tailored to a theme to educate on the many styles we have to offer.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

James Snaith

INDIVIDUAL MEMBER

Patrick Cacho

PREMIER MEMBER

Ace Relocation Systems strives to deliver a high-quality, personalized relocation experience at every level and during every interaction. Whether moving around the corner or across the globe, Ace has grown to include 10 domestic facilities and 2 international offices that are strategically positioned to best support our client’s relocation programs. We are proud to be one of the largest movers in the industry, successfully completing more than 20,000 moves per year, but even more proud being counted among the best.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

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.

Spott Lucey & Wall is a local CPA firm providing a full range of taxation and attestation services. We have over 30 years of experience assisting our domestic and international business and individual clients manage their demanding cross border transactions. We offer our clients extensive technical skills and resources to provide solutions to complex business issues. Our professional staff has been specially trained with the quality and depth of knowledge to help our clients succeed.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERS

Andersen is the founding member of Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms with more than 13,000 professionals worldwide, over 1,800 global partners, and a presence in over 390 locations in more than 170 countries worldwide. In the U.S., Andersen has more than 1,700 personnel located in 21 cities across the country. Andersen encompasses top advisors with previous experience in the international accounting firms, law firms, IRS, and state taxing authorities. Many of our advisors hold multiple professional credentials and have depth in a wide range of capabilities allowing us to provide clients with comprehensive, integrated solutions.

20/20 Productions is a corporate communications production company, specializing in video, events and digital design. Founded in 1990, based in Edinburgh, Scotland and San Francisco, the company assists Clients throughout the US, Europe and beyond. 20/20 Productions Founder and CEO Andy MacKay has over 30 years experience in the presentation industry, working globally on projects for Clients ranging from start-ups to the United Nations (literally!). The success of the company is based on our creative but ‘common-sense’ approach to communications.

Inspired technology, life science, and other privately held companies from the Bay Area and all over the world seek us out because we offer our clients an exceptional blend of sophisticated big law firm, general counsel and cross-border transactional expertise, with a boutique law firm’s ability to focus laser sharp attention on their unique business and legal needs. We partner with entrepreneurs at all stages of their company’s growth trajectory, from incorporation to financings to mergers and acquisitions. We are proud to provide all of our clients with an unsurpassed combination of pragmatic legal counsel and astute business advice.

Taylor Wessing is a leading full-service tech & life sciences focused law firm with 29 offices worldwide and a center of gravity in Europe. We have been helping North American companies of all sizes do business in the UK, Europe and beyond for over 30 years, from the early pioneers of Silicon Valley through to some of the biggest companies and brands in the world. Our San Francisco team supports 50 – 75 North American venture-backed companies each year on going international, giving us a leading international expansion practice.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Lori Adam

James Field

Steven Minchen

Ian Paget

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 Member-to-Member Deals button.