Make BABC the first stop on your party rounds this holiday season. Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a traditional British Christmas at Trevísio, the spectacular restaurant atop the John P. McGovern Texas Medical Center Commons Building overlooking a stunning 6 story waterfall. Take home a special gift to remember the evening. Dress is business or cocktail.
Special opportunity to win two (2) worldwide travel vouchers on Continental Airlines and other great prizes.
BABC-NE: 22nd Annual Christmas Luncheon Venue: The Harvard Club of Boston, Boston Description:
The Directors of the Council invite you to this unique British event, enjoyed each year by companies and their guests from across the New England states.
This fun filled venue enables attendees to celebrate the holiday season in the traditional British way, with crackers, a raffle and gifts for all. Entertainment will be provided by British artists who are taking part in the famous REVELS production in Cambridge. Back by popular demand, we will also welcome the children of the British School of Boston.
As the event sells out quickly, early reservations are advised. If you are interested in promoting your company and want to reach out to companies involved in cross Atlantic trade, please contact the BABCNE office asap. Overall sponsor: BAA Boston Wine sponsor: Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits Grand Raffle Prize: Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
13th Annual Christmas Luncheon Venue: The Rainier Club, Seattle, WA Description:
Join us for a rousing traditional British Christmas luncheon celebration! Sponsored by UKTI, Expeditors International, Esterline Technologies, Gateways International, PNDC, British Airways & US Bank. Held in the magnificent Rainier Club in Seattle. Ticket price includes luncheon, wine and entertainment!
UK to US Business Support Event Venue: UK, Warrington Speaker: Lauren Stone Description:
Lauren Stone from the British Trade Office in New York will be with us on the 10th December 2008. Lauren covers Consumer and Industrial goods, so please let Jennifer Brooks know if you will benefit from a meeting.
BABC-NE: ITAR regulations - is your company impacted? Venue: Offices of Posternak, Blankstein $ Lund LLP, Boston Speaker: Kerry Scarlott, Partner, Posternak, Blankstein $ Lund LLP Description: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) impacts many technology companies — is yours impacted, too? You may be surprised!
Did you know...
• The ITAR applies to a wide variety of wholly benign (non-lethal) products and services, including components and subcomponents that have no apparent military utility.
• Products specifically designed, developed, manufactured or configured to military specifications or for use with a military article are likely subject to the ITAR, even if they are sold for a civilian use.
• You do not need to manufacture directly for or sell your products directly to the military to be subject to the ITAR. Activities on behalf of prime and subprime defense contracts are impacted by the ITAR as well.
• Granting access to ITAR-controlled technical data to foreign persons within the U.S. (including visa holders or visiting students or interns) is considered an export to that person’s home country requiring a license or other Government approval.
• If a product is subject to the ITAR, you are required to register with the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, even if you are not engaged in export transactions.
In the world of international trade, it’s what you don’t know that can hurt you. With the U.S. government’s focus on homeland security and its increasing reliance on local companies for the development and production of defense-related products and services, your activities may well be subject to the ITAR.
This seminar will be presented in a case study format. Real-world situations and lessons learned will be shared. Various aspects of the case study will likely be familiar to you in the context of your own experiences, allowing you to learn effectively how to spot ITAR issues before they negatively impact your business. You will also learn about current enforcement trends and best practices for avoiding violations.
BABC LA Annual Christmas Luncheon Venue: Fairmont Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica Description: "Winter Wonderland"
11:30 am Champagne Reception, Musical Entertainment, and Silent Auction with many exciting gift opportunities!
12:30 pm Luncheon in the Grand British Tradition including a very Special Guest Speaker, Father Christmas, Live Music, and the Grand Raffle including round trip tickets on British Airways, passes to the BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards plus other travel getaways!
Win a MINI COOPER! Special raffle tickets $100 each, all taxes and license fees paid, winner takes home a 2009 MINI COOPER Hardtop in “Winter Wonderland White!”
Event Tickets: $125 each
Table of 10: $1,200
VIP/Silver Table of 10: $1,800, includes preferred seating, ¼ page advertisement in the Christmas Program
VIP/Gold Table of 10: $2,500 includes premium seating, ½ page advertisement in the Christmas Program and gifts for guests
VIP/Platinum Table of 10: $5,000 includes 10 passes to VIP Reception, full page advertisement in the Christmas Program, best seating, gifts for guest
Other sponsorship opportunities available. Please call the BABC LA Office for details!
This is the best party in town, a great way to entertain clients and reward your management team!
The Annual Christmas Networking Event (and AGM) Venue: Manchester, Trafford Park Description:
The British American Business Council North West will be holding a networking event and the 2008 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th December in Warren Bruce Court.
This event is open to both BABC NW members and non-members and will include a short presentation on the latest opportunities in North American markets and two BABC NW members will give an overview of their business and involvement the US market.
The event will be followed by the Annual General Meeting and include refreshments.
