BABC-NE: US/UK Polo Match Venue: Newport Polo Club, Newport, RI Description:
Members & and their guests are invited to view the match from the Members' Enclosure at the BABCNE table and join the celebratory dinner after the awards ceremony. This is a fun event for the whole family. The game starts at 4pm
Members Enclosure opens at 3pm. The game will last about 2 hours. As there are only a limited number of tickets available to us, please reserve your space asap. Regrettably, no refunds. Tickets will be mailed on receipt of payment.
How will the new unconventional gas sources impact on the whole global energy supply outlook? Venue: Hill & Knowlton, London, England Description:
Global unconventional gas production (coal bed methane, gas hydrates, shale gas and tight gas), is projected to account for one third of all natural gas production by 2035. At this BritishAmerican Business Energy Forum breakfast briefing we shall examine the likely contribution of unconventional gas to overall gas and energy supplies in the medium to longer term, and assess the environmental consequences.
London Insight Series presents Jonathan Moulds, President – EMEA & Asia, Bank of America Merrill Lyn Venue: Taylor Wessing LLP, London, England Description:
Social Media and Your Company in the 2010s Venue: Taylor Wessing, London, England Description:
At this exclusive BritishAmerican Business event our expert panel will examine the commercial opportunities social media can generate for your company - Is adoption of social media a choice or now a business necessity? What are the trends for corporate social media use over the next ten years? What are the legal and practical implications of utilizing social media tools and the serious challenges presented by user generated content, data protection and employee protocols?
This event will be a practical briefing examining one of the most significant developments in business communications in decades and should be of interest to company directors, policy-makers, PR, Communications, IT Managers and in-house lawyers.
BABC-NE: Environment & Energy series - Update on Policy Issues Venue: The British Consulate General, Cambridge Speaker: Panel Discussion Description:
This event kicks off the BABCNE Environment & Energy Committee Breakfast Series. The series aims to be a forum for thoughtful and engaging discussions on the state of renewable during the course of the BABCNE year.
"Cleantech/ Energy Policy Updates: US & UK Perspectives"
With Gregary Barker, Minister of State, UK Department of Energy & Climate Change &
Ian Bowles, Secretary, Executive Office of Energy & Environment Affairs, Massachusetts
Lack of progress in advancing energy and climate legislation as well as tighter global finanical markets, has challanged the emerging alternative energy and cleantech development future.These two prominent environment and energy officials will share their respective US and UK views.
Future topics include forums on: wind and solar power, energy storage and paotential for renewable fas and other innovative technologies. Save the dates: November 10, January 12, March 16 & May 4.
This event is complimentary, but pre-registration, by September 15, is a MUST. Please email the BABCNE office at: babcne@comcast.net asap to book your space.
Networking on Tap Venue: Sherlock's Baker Streeet Pub, Houston Speaker: N/A Description:
TOP FIVE REASON TO ATTEND NETWORKING ON TAP
1. Opportunity to meet many new people 2. Opportunity to reconnect with existing relationships 3. Opportunity to practice/fine tune your personal introduction 4. Opportunity to connect people together in person 5. Opportunity share your expertise
SIXTH REASON TO ATTEND NETWORKING ON TAP
6. Great happy hour prices on your favorite beverages and a free happy hour buffet!
$1.75 Select Big Beer Domestic Drafts $2.75 Select Big Beer Import Drafts $2.50 Wells $2.75 Select Calls $2.75 Super Calls
BABC-NE: Young Professional Network Venue: Elephant & Castle Pub, 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!
Sales Academy Training Session - Winning New Customers Venue: software city, Liverpool Description:
Software City is pleased to announce the next set of Sales Academy training sessions.
This world class series delivered 220 delegate days in 2009 to some of the North West England's most progressive companies.
The programme provides 6 autonomous 1 day courses covering the entire spectrum of Sales. It is aimed at all personnel, from trainees to Chief Executives, has been run all over Europe by ex top flight computer salesmen and is delivered in a highly engaging and interactive way. They span over August, September and November. Some courses are repeated in November and December 2010.
This course specialises in Winning New Customers - How to secure valuable new business. With the whole process in depth.
Sales Academy training session - Effective Proposal Writing Venue: Software City, Liverpool Description:
Software City is pleased to announce the next set of Sales Academy training sessions.
The programme provides 6, 1 day courses covering the entire spectrum of Sales. It is aimed at all personnel, from trainees to Chief Executives, has been run all over Europe and is delivered in a highly engaging and interactive way. They span over August, September and November.
This course specialises in Effective Proposal Writing - Customers buying motivations through to benefits and add value.
USA Breakfast Event with RSM Tenon UKTI & HSBC Venue: RSM Tenon, 3rd floor York House, York Street, Manchester, Manchester Description:
The USA Breakfast Event will be held at RSM Tenon, in parrtnership with UKTI and HSBC.
We bring together 3 distinct tales of trading with the US.
Including a guest speaker from US firm of accountants RSM McGladreys, the market, the culture and the law and the impact it has.
We will also be hearing from a UK business Colour Matrix, who deals with a US owner organisation on the experiences and negotiations that have been needed with the States.
To round off the morning UKTI will be presenting their great hints and tips of dealing with the US. Consultants experts on the USA market will be available on the day.
CASE Roadshow - Opportunities in the US Marketplace Venue: Hyatt, Birmingham Speaker: Aaron Brickman, Invest in America & Andrew Hinton, UKTI Description:
The BABC Midlands in conjunction with the Council of American States in Europe (CASE) are bringing together a selection of experts and a case study to share first hand experience of the US market with you, this event will provide you and your company with the knowledge and guidance to assist you in creating future success in this sophisticated, diverse and highly-competitive market. By attending this seminar you will:
Hear from Aaron Brickman, Director of Invest in America at the US Dept of Commerce in Washington, who will provide an overview on how his organisation promotes foreign direct investment into the US and how you can benefit from this.
Discover what's happening in the US economy and about the long term opportunities that exist through Obama's Fiscal Stimulus Package from Andrew Hinton, UK Trade & Investment Business Specialist USA.
Hear from a local company who has experienced recent entry into the USA.
Meet the Director of Commercial Services from the US Embassy, Dorothy Lutter.
Meet representatives US States who will help you identify which State can offer you the best incentives and opportunities for your business.
Following the morning seminar, there will also be opportunities to book a one-to-one meeting with the state representatives to discuss in further detail how they can assist your business.
