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Friday 1st [details/purchase]
  The Leadership Team
Venue: TBC, Liverpool, UK
Description:

Craft your leadership skills - Transform your business - Develop a peer support network.

In October 2010, there is an opportunity for 12 leaders from across the Northwest region to be part of The Leadership Team - a group of like-minded business leaders, who share a common aim: to achieve their vision of success for 2010 and 2011.


Tuesday 5th [details/purchase]
  Briefing with Larry Hatheway
Venue: Dechert LLP, London, England
Description:

London Insight Series presents a briefing with Larry Hatheway, Managing Director, Chief Economist and Global Head of Asset Allocation, UBS Investment Bank


A Genuine Recovery? How the US and UK Economies are coping after The Great Recession


Wednesday 6th [details/purchase]
  BritishAmerican Business 10 Year Anniversary Reception at St Paul's Cathedral
Venue: St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Description:

Join us for an evening of networking in the stunning surroundings of the crypt at St Paul's Cathedral as we celebrate the start of our 10th Anniversary year as BritishAmerican Business.


Wednesday 6th [details/purchase]
  BABC-NE: Commonwealth forum
Venue: Offices of Burns & Levinson, LLP, Boston
Speaker: Moderated by Dr. Phil Budden, HM Consul General, Boston
Description:

A conversation with four Consuls covering a wide range of topics, from political, economical to cultural issues.


"Are you ready for business opportunities in the global Commonwealth?" An interactive forum. You will learn why buisness with partners in the Commonwealth of nations may be your best route to global markets. Porgram supported by the US Department of Commerce.


Wednesday 13th [details/purchase]
  Emerging Markets Business Briefing
Venue: HSBC, New York
Description:

BRIC & Beyond: Navigating Through the Emerging Markets


For more information, please contact Eleanor French on +1 (212) 661-4060 or efrench@babinc.org


Wednesday 13th [details/purchase]
  A Briefing with Andrew Sentence, External Member of the Bank of England MPC
Venue: TBC, London, England
Description:

Regularly quoted in the national press, Andrew Sentance is an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2006. He is also a part-time Professor at the University of Warwick, based at the Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation, and a member of the Commission for Integrated Transport - which provides advice to the Government on transport policy issues. Before joining the Bank of England, Andrew was Chief Economist and Head of Environmental Affairs at British Airways.


In a rare speaking occasion, Andrew will deliver a speech followed by a unique opportunity for the audience to participate in a Q&A session followed by networking.


Wednesday 20th [details/purchase]
  CEO Briefing with Christopher Gibson-Smith, Chairman, London Stock Exchange
Venue: Berwin Leighton Paisner, London, England
Description:

CEO Briefing with Christopher Gibson-Smith, Chairman, London Stock Exchange


Thursday 21st [details/purchase]
  BABC-NE: Young Professional Network
Venue: Elephant & Castle, Boston
Speaker: Informal Networking
Description:

An open invitation to British and American professionals in their 20s and 30s,  to socialize, network, and share experiences of working in the UK and USA over a pint or two.  We are meeting regularly on Thursday at 5.30 pm at the Elephant & Castle Pub, which features a familiar range of beers on draft.


Drop by after work to discuss contentious topics like managing teams in the US, making the most of your expat experience to further your career, and how to download Eastenders.  


No reservations required.  Look for the US & UK flags on the BABCNE table in the elevated section of the pub! 


Thursday 21st [details/purchase]
  BABC Houston International Business Awards Luncheon
Venue: Hilton Post Oak, Houston
Speaker: TBA
Description:

Join the BABC in celebrating the UK/US transatlantic relationship. BABC is proud to partner with Continental Airlines in presenting the International Business Awards to recognize the significant contributions of the British-American business relationship not only in the UK and the US, but as we work together globally.


Companies with presence in the Greater Houston area will be honored for their talents and achievements in this world-wide arena.  Three awards will be given; Large Corporate, Small Business and the Consul General's Award for individual achievement.


Nominate your company or your client today here.  Nominations close 31 July, 2010


Wednesday 27th [details/purchase]
  European-American Chamber of Commerce in the United States: Young Professionals Networking Event
Venue: World Yacht, New York
Description:

*Designed for members who have less than 20 years experience in the workplace.


For more information, please contact Eleanor French on +1 (212) 661-4060 or efrench@babinc.org


Wednesday 27th [details/purchase]
  BABC-NE: Multicultural workshop
Venue: Goethe-Institut Boston, Boston
Speaker: Panel discussion
Description:

Join us for an interactive forum with the French, German and Swedish business associations


"Working with multi-national business teams and dealing with the cultural barriers & mix-ups that get in the way"


The issues we expect to address include: European-American differences pertaining to:


- vacation issues


- customer service, effective listening & dialog styles


- different modes of communication (email vs. phone vs face-to-face), team-building strategies


- resiliency traits


- boundaries of what to discuss (or not to discuss) with employees, etc.


The interactive, panel discussion, will be followed by a networking reception. Other details will be included as planning progresses, please check back.


 


   
  
  
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