Newsletter - June Edition

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Justin Sosne UK Consul, Government and Prosperity and Head of the UK Government’s North Carolina Raleigh Office We’re very excited to welcome Justin Sosne to the Triangle BABC Executive Committee for Government Relations. Justin started May 10, 2021 in his new role as UK Consul, Government and Prosperity and Head of the UK Government’s Office in North Carolina, based in Raleigh. This is a sign of the importance the UK attaches to developing its strong partnership with North Carolina which is a priority state for the UK government. Justin serves as the British government’s lead political and commercial representative to the State of North Carolina, his home state. He also serves as a board member of Ripple Effect Images, a non-profit collaborative of world-class photographers and storytellers working to amplify the voices and impact of women and girls, and a member of several networks, including Leadership Now, which aims to engage business leaders in non-partisan support for democracy integrity, and NEXUS Global, a platform for high net worth individuals and social entrepreneurs to take action on pressing social and environmental issues. Read More About Justin

Feature Event

RDU and AA Update – Permission to Take-Off for London and Beyond Tuesday June 29, 2021 2:00 – 3:00 PM EST Both the US and UK have achieved world-leading success with their vaccination programs and are well-positioned to safely reopen not only domestic flights but also, as soon as quarantine restrictions are lifted, the crucial US – UK air-corridor which is so important for trade, investment and tourism for both economies. Hear the latest updates from RDU President & CEO Mike Landguth and AA Regional Sales Director Ricki Reichard on the aviation industry’s flight-plans for the post-Covid recovery. Agenda  The Honorable Elaine F Marshall (NC Secretary of State): The importance of business and cultural ties between NC and the UK Ricki Reichard (Regional Sales Director, American Airlines): Update on AA and resumption of the nonstop service to London Mike Landguth (President and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority): Update on RDU and the Triangle Takeoff Coalition Justin Sosne (UK Consul, Government and Prosperity, Head of the UK Government NC Office: The importance of NC to the UK General Q&A   Register Here

Press Release: BritishAmerican Business G7 Summit Statement: Principles for International Trade and Cooperation London/New York – The 2021 G7 Summit takes place at an important moment for our economies. After the substantial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, a period of disruption and change, the decisions made at the Summit will be crucial for the recovery of our economies and the world. This Summit has the unique opportunity to shape the way we cooperate, trade, and deliver prosperity in a sustainable, resilient, and innovative way for years to come. Our transatlantic business community offers its full support to the G7 Presidency. We believe that trade will play a crucial role in achieving the Presidency’s objectives and the business community is a key stakeholder group. Leading up to the Summit, we developed three principles for international trade and cooperation that we hope can guide governments in their efforts.  Read Complete Article

BABC Network Events

EVENT OF INTEREST: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE UK - North America Week  June 21 - 25, 2021 Please join us for a series of informative and interactive sessions with the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) teams from across North America and the UK, as well as featured sessions offered by our valued partners.

BABC BIRMINGHAM Global Trade Conference  June 23, 2021 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST / 12:30 - 5:00 PM BST Are you interested in International Trade? Looking at opportunities to grow your business? Start building business relationships and grow your network at the Global Trade Conference 2021!

BABA-WASHINGTON D.C. "UK and US Insolvency Issues Update"  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

BRITISH AMERICAN BUSINESS BAB Accelerate Featuring Brendan Drake, US CEO, Hotel Chocolat  July 20, 2021 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

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