Taste of the New World: Food & Wine from the Americas Venue: BPE Solicitors, Birmingham Speaker: Connolly's Wine Merchants Description: The wines of the New World have shifted from a mere curiosity, as recently as twenty years ago, to take centre stage in
the world marketplace today. Californian wine alone accounts for 16% of sales and has overtaken Italy as the No.3
highest selling country here.
The BABC Midlands and host, BABC member, BPE Solicitors invite you to brush off the winter chill and join us to sample
wines from the sun-kissed regions of the Americas. To complement this informal wine tasting, guests will enjoy Californian
canapés, whilst engaging with other business executives.
BABC Young Professionals Networking Evening Venue: The Red Lion Pub, Houston TX Description: Join the Young Professionals of the British-American Business Council Houston for an evening of networking and socializing at the Red Lion Pub
BABCNE: 14th International Business Forum & Networking Reception Venue: Offices of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Financial District, Boston Speaker: Harry Grill, K&L Gates, Chris Probyn, Chief Int'l Economist, State St. Description: Join members of the international business community for our annual economic forum and networking reception with exhibits.
"The Global Economic Outlook: Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead"
The global economy hangs in a delicate balance. As we face a possible recession, businesses are concerned more than ever about the economy. What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets offer stability? Which markets offer growth and opportunity? Which markets are not worth the risk? What is the impact of the weakened dollar on international trade and investment? Get answers to these questions and many more from one of the area’s leading economists and global law firms.
Now is the optimal time for your business to be thinking about expanding global markets! This event will identify the critical success factors necessary for your company to succeed in the global marketplace.
A limited number of sponsor tables are available @ $500 -for details please contact babcne@comcast.net
President’s Reception Venue: Metrazur, New York Speaker: Aidan St. P. Walsh, OBE, President, BritishAmerican Business Description: Aidan St. P. Walsh, OBE, President, BritishAmerican Business and Partner in Charge International, KPMG LLP hosts our NY President's reception
BABC Palm Beach Network Venue: Bogarts at Muvico Premier, Boca Raton Description: Annual Oscars Network Event at Bogarts at the Muvico Premier Theater in Boca Raton
The Link Club Luncheon Venue: Mavis Winle's Irish Pub, Independence Speaker: Jim Dickinson Description: Join us for lunch and a presentation by Jim Dickinson, partner with Cavitch, Familo, Durkin & Frutkin, on tax-related estate planning issues
Business After Hours Venue: Cest la Vie, Laguna Beach Description: Business After Hours
In Laguna Beach at
Cest la Vie
373 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Friday, February 22, 2008
6:00 PM
High Quality Business Networking
Complimentary Hors d oeuvres by Cest la Vie
Norm Jago sings Sinatra
Fashion Show with La Petite Boutique in Laguna Beach
A little Rock & Roll with BABC OC All Star Band
No Host Bar
Portion of the proceeds supporting Laguna Dance Festival
Recruiting and Retaining Global Talent Venue: The Union League of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Description: What does it take to win in the global Competition for talent?
We have gathered some of the world’s top experts on recruiting and managing the global workforce including: a senior HR executive at a global company with over a quarter of a million employees, a top member of one of the world’s most successful recruiting consultancies, a partner from the #1 ranked law firm for its Labor and Employment Practice, an international transfer specialist from one of the world’s leading financial institutions and a top tax and benefits practitioner from one of the “Big Four” accounting firms.
By attending this event, participants will learn more about how to:
• Recruit the best talent across the globe;
• Retain the best talent, especially when outside of their home jurisdiction;
• Develop a global talent assessment and succession planning scheme;
• Effectively move employees across borders while avoiding complex legal issues;
• Assess what the current market requires for expatriate benefits;
• Deal with the complex tax and benefits issues that can arise when an employee
moves across borders.
Panelists Include:
Eric Bord, Esq.
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Thomas Golabek
HSBC Bank USA
Achim Mossmann
KPMG LLP
Laurence Pengelly
Michael Page International
Todd Wohler
ARAMARK Corporation
For more information, contact Ricardo Maldonado at 215-790-3627 or ricardo@greaterphilachamber.com
BABC Houston Annual General Meeting and Networking Reception Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Houston TX Description: The British-American Business Council Houston will hold its 2008 Annual General meeting to report to the membership on last year's activies and plans for 2008, to elect new board members and to present a donation check to the British-American Foundation of Texas. The AGM will be followed by a networking reception. Sponsorships are available for this event. For details call the BABC office at 713.784.7710
