Event Calendar

Northwest companies are invited to attend a FREE breakfast briefing on Renewable Energy opportunities in North America.

The briefing will include:

Ø      USA and Canadian Fiscal stimulus package presentations on Energy Opportunities by Dr Andrew Hinton and Kevin Thorpe from UK Trade & Investment.

Ø      North West company case study.

Also introductions to:

• UKTI Renewable Energy Mission, Austin, Texas.


• Global 2010, Vancouver, Canada.


• Windpower 2010, Dallas, Texas.


• UKTI Inward Mission on Canadian Oil Sands Companies by Richard Northcote, UK Trade & Investment.

Join Ernst & Young Tax Industry professionals for a conversation on:

• Recent changes and updates to UK/US corporate tax laws


• The risks businesses face today and the challenges of managing cross-border tax compliance


• Developing transatlantic tax strategies that align with your company's objectives to maintain sustainable growth


• Issues on the horizon for 2010
  

Speakers:

• Ian Beer, International Tax Services, Leader UK Tax Desk-New York, Ernst & Young


• Marc Ganz, International Tax Principal, NESA Inbound Tax Leader & Global Telecom Tax Sector Leader, Ernst & Young


• Mark Semple, International Tax Services, Leader Financial Services EMEIA Tax Desk-New York, Ernst & Young

Sponsored by: Ernst & Young

"Market Outlook 2010: Getting Past the Headlines and on to Strategic Investing"

Hosted by sponsors: the British Consulate, the BABCNE and the Kraematon Group, Dr. Kelly is joining us once again for a lively discussion and update on the current economic and market environments.

The BABC Yorkshire and Humber is pleased to invite you to a launch event where Judith St. George, Minister Counsellor (Commercial-Economic) and senior Trade Commissioner, High Commission of Canada, London, will be speaking on the relationship between Canada and the U.K, its second largest trade partner, and the pending Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada.

To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to admin@babcyorkshire.org

BABC members are FREE; other guests are £20 plus VAT

Ambassadorial Briefing with Sir Mark Lyall Grant, United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations

"The Security Challenge 2010 - Threat and Response: From Al Qaeda and Taliban to Iran and Korea"

Sponsored by: ARUP & KPMG

Northwest businesses are invited to join a low carbon sector focused mission to north America's premier annual international energy exhibition in Austin, Texas, USA.

This NWDA Sector Mission organised jointly by Envirolink Northwest and UKTI Northwest & West Coast, U.S offers a range of activities and options designed to introduce participating companies to the key contacts to do business in the energy sector across North America. 

The benefits include:

Ø      Research the technical level of the North America market and products being offered through attending the U.S's premier energy exhibition. (paid for by Envirolink Northwest worth £2000).

Ø      Support, networking opportunities and help with arranging 1:1 business meetings.

Ø      Bespoke programme of activities organised through UKTI which is tailored to your company's requirements

Ø      Free privileged entry to Renewable Energy World Expo, North America

Ø      Support of UKTI Mission Manager and NWDA funded North America adviser before and during the visit as well as the support from Consulates, UKTI, U.S

Ø      Briefing from sector specialists on the Energy market.

Join us for the premier international event of the year - the 16th Annual International Networking Evening and Business Forum! This event regularly attracts companies involved in international business. The evening will feature a global trade & economic outlook and an international resource center with more than 15 international trade associations and organizations representing over 3,000 New England companies. Come meet people and businesses interested in world trade while learning about the resources available to help your company's international business!

Forum The Global Trade & Economic Outlook: Implications for International Business in the Year Ahead

In the current economic crisis, businesses are concerned more than ever about the outlook for the economy, both at home and abroad. What are global economic indicators predicting? Which markets have been hit by recession and which offer a bright spot on the horizon? Where should businesses retreat and where should they explore opportunity? Get answers to these questions and more from one of the area's leading economists.

Networking Reception with Sponsor, Association & Government Exhibits to follow

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please contact Urszula on 617 720-3622 or email at babcne@concast.net A limited number of tables are available at $700.

"The Changing Face of Europe: Impact on EU/US business." Interactive panel discussion.

Hosted by: Manhattan Jaguar

Please join us for a cocktail reception and be the first to take a sneak peek at the all new 2011 Jaguar XJ!

SOLD OUT. International Washington will be celebrated with Governor Chris Gregoire and State Legislators at the Governor's Mansion on the Capitol Grounds in Olympia.

n accordance with the by-laws of the British-American Business Council Houston, the membership of the BABC will meet at its Annual General Meeting to ratify the slate of candidates to be added to the Board of Directors for 2010-2011.

Okay, formal business done.....The AGM is a formal meeting of the BABC membership but even more so it is an opportunity for you to meet your board members on a one on one basis. Ask questions, make suggestions.

Members and soon to be members are encouraged to attend this event to explore the opportunities provided by BABC membership.    Information will be available  to help you find the best way to use your membership.  Networking isn't just attending events.  We want to help you find the best vehicle for promoting your company through BABC.

The Birmingham business community is pleased to host a business luncheon kindly sponsored and supported by The BABC Midlands, The Birmingham City Council, The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce/UKTI, and The Birmingham Law Society honouring US Ambassador, Louis B. Susman during his first visit to Birmingham.

Ambassador Susman will speak on the current political and economic issues that affect the US/UK transatlantic relationship and will also touch on his experience of working in Chicago. We believe that Ambassador Susman's remarks will be of interest to the many professionals in the Birmingham business community involved in US/UK trade and especially those who will participate in the Business and Professional Services Market Visit to Chicago in March 2010.

Prior to his appointment in London at the Court of St. James on 17th August 2009, Ambassador Susman was the Vice Chairman of Citigroup Corporate and Investment banking. He is also a former member of the Citigroup International Advisory Board. Prior to joining Salomon Brothers, Inc. in June 1989, Ambassador Susman practiced law in the City of St. Louis for 27 years and was a senior partner at the St. Louis based law firm of Thompson & Mitchell.

The event will provide great networking opportunities for all attendees, with a three course lunch.

Tickets: £45 + VAT / Tables of ten are also available at the reduced price of £425 + VAT (To reserve a table or purchase a ticket please contact babc@babcmidlands.org.uk or 0121 454 6171 ext 2208)