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President's Corner

The press are widely referring to the election of Donald Trump as 'America's Brexit'.  Simmering grass-roots frustrations on both sides of the pond have led to shock results and an uncertain outlook, especially for businesses.  The implications of both votes are still unravelling.  What is clear is that there will be both risks and opportunities.  And the best way to be ready is to engage, learn and adapt. 

The British-American Business Council of Georgia is a great forum to keep abreast of developments by interacting with your fellow local business people directly. Our events provide the forum for sharing ideas, hearing from experts, connecting with a broad range of skilled people, and preparing yourself for the uncertain times ahead. 

But if the political uncertainties are getting you down, now's a great time to sign up for our annual BABC-GA Christmas Party on December 16th. Or bring the family and come and support the BABC cricket team as we take on the Indian chamber this Sunday.  Details below. 

Next Friday's Breakfast Briefing will be a fascinating insight from Iain Bluett, President of independent ticketing agency Ticket Alternative.  Based in Atlanta, they make some of the biggest events run smoothly...including Taste of Atlanta and last year's Rolling Stones concert at Bobby Dodd Stadium.  

Finally, do check out our new website.  We've been working hard to completely update all our BABC back-end systems to improve the user experience and help us continue to grow our group. (If you're interested in tech, we've deployed Wild Apricot for membership management & website; Hubspot for CRM; Campaign Monitor for email/direct marketing; and Piesync for contact integration. Happy to share our experiences if you're considering deploying any of these.) 

I hope to see you at a BABC event soon.

James Anthony
President 
BABC-Georgia

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India vs. UK Cricket Match

Sunday, November 13
12:30 p.m.
Oglethorpe University Soccer Field

Complimentary

We've gathered a great team to represent the UK in this cricket match! Come cheer on the team and network with other Brits. Match at 12:30, Reception at 5.

 

Breakfast Briefing

Friday, November 18
7:15 a.m.
City Club of Buckhead

$25 Member / $30 Guest

In the next installment, Ticket Alternative and Freshtix co-founder Iain Bluett will  discuss how his company has been able to make adjustments to address changes in the industry- something that is important in every industry!

 

Brexit & Beyond

Complimentary

Thursday, December 1
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP

 Please attend a complimentary
seminar on what U.S companies need to know when entering the U.K. and
Europe post-Brexit. Hear from a variety of impactful speakers, and enjoy complimentary breakfast & lunch.

 

Pub Night: Ship & Anchor

Complimentary

Tuesday, December 6
5:30 p.m.
Ship & Anchor Pub

Find your way to the Legendary BABC-Georgia Pub Night at Ship & Anchor Pub at Perimeter, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM.  The service is top notch and you will always enjoy being treated like royalty in this old world British pub. Bring a guest and expand your business networks while having a little fun.  

Christmas Luncheon

$55 Member / $70 Guest

Friday, December 16
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
City Club of Buckhead

You  won't want to miss our Annual Christmas Luncheon, complete with a traditional Christmas lunch and, of course, our rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas!

Register

 

 

Corporate Member
Kevin Glass
Atlanta International Schools

 

Associate Member
Nick Waylett
 

 

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October 2016 BABC-Georgia Newsletter

404-681-2224   EMAIL US JOIN NOW EVENT CALENDAR   President's Corner Atlanta Pride Women's Series International Golf Classic Christmas Luncheon Welcome New Members! In this Issue   New Corporate Member Anj Balusu (FutureTech)   New Executive Member Dirk Vande Beek (Travelport)     Greetings,  Our Brexit debate on October 23rd garnered great feedback from all who attended.  Whatever your views on Brexit, it's clearly going to have a significant impact on business in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.  Attendees got firsthand insight from a distinguished panel, including representatives from the UK Government's Department of International Trade (DIT).  Watch out for more events like this and come along to keep abreast of current thinking by networking with your peers in BABC-GA.  November has a sporting focus for BABC.  Our International Golf Classic on November 7th is a great opportunity to entertain clients and colleagues; there are prizes and sponsorship opportunities available.  Then on November 13th, BABC-GA will be playing cricket against the Indian chamber team at Ogelthorpe University. Reach out to Duncan Sandy's if you're interested in playing.  Finally, some BABC members will be joining the British Consulate in the Atlanta Pride Parade this Sunday. Britain is one of the most progressive countries in the world for LGBT rights and a welcoming place for any one to do business.  Meet an the W Atlanta Downtown from 8.30am on Sunday if you'd like to show your support.  Thanks for your support.  I hope to see you at a BABC event soon. Regards,    James Anthony     Atlanta Pride: British Consulate This Weekend! October 9, 2016 W Atlanta   The UK is proud to be recognized as one of the most progressive countries in the world for LGBT rights and a welcoming country for all.  Join the British Consulate for breakfast, the parade march, and a post-parade reception. More Info & RSVP Here Women's Series: Women in STEM October 27, 2016 5:30 p.m. L'alliance Francaise/ Goethe Institute The lack of diversity in STEM is no secret, and Women In Bio Atlanta chapter are excited to bring awareness to this issue by hosting a premiere panel guests to discuss their careers and insights on navigating through male dominated fields.   This is the 12th installment in the Women's Series, which is a joint venture between BABC-Georgia, FACC, GACC, NACCSE, Belgian-American Chamber, and Women in Bio.  More Details & Registration International Golf Classic New Date: November 7, 2016 Country Club of Roswell   Gather a team for an exciting day of golf, networking, and prizes. Sponsorship Opportunities are Available, beginning at $300! Please contact admin@babcga.org for more information.  $150 per player $600 per 4 person team   More Details and Registration Annual Christmas Luncheon December 16, 2016 City Club of Buckhead   Save the date for our Annual Christmas Luncheon! This event is one of our favorites each year! We hope to see you all there! Registration will open next week.  More Information  Trans-Atlantic Council Member

September 2016 BABC-Georgia Newsletter

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Greetings,    We held our Annual Garden Party on September 8 and it was a great time, as usual. During this event, British Consul General Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford reiterated the importance of BABC-GA as the UK continues to grapple with the impact of the Brexit vote. We express our gratitude to Jeremy for his ongoing support and opening his residence to us for this special event. You may view photos from the event by clicking here.   The First Minister of Wales, Rt. Hon Carwyn Jones, made a visit to the US last week and the Board of BABC-GA hosted a lunch for him.  We shared our experiences of doing business in the southeast, and he shared examples of Welsh companies expanding over here.  The drive of the Welsh government to expand business into our region and offer attractive incentives to companies considering Wales as a European base is a reflection of the increasing maturity of Wales as an excellent business location.  We anticipate doing more with the Welsh Office over the coming months and years.  Please see below for more information about his visit.    Our Events Committee has been diligently planning several interesting events for the remainder of 2016. More information about each of these is below. I look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.  Regards,    James Anthony Breakfast Briefing: Investing in the UK Next Week! September 23, 7:15 a.m.  Thompson Hine, Buckhead Join us for a networking breakfast, graciously hosted by Thompson Hine at their Buckhead office. We will have a panel discussion with some fantastic guests: UK Department for International Trade, Welsh Government, UK attorneys, and more. This is sure to be fascinating and thought-provoking. More Details and Registration Pub Night: Ri Ra October 4, 2016 5:30 p.m. Ri Ra Irish Pub, Midtown   Find your way to the Legendary BABC-Georgia Pub Night at Ri Ra in midtown from 5:30-8:00 p.m.The service is top notch and you will enjoy being treated like royalty in this old world Irish pub. Bring a guest and expand your networks while having a little fun.   More Information   Knowledge Share Forum October 18, 2016 6:00 p.m. City Club of Buckhead   Our Knowledge Share Forums always get rave reviews from attendees! Save the date for this evening of networking and education. The Events Committee is finalizing the details, and we will update you as soon as they are finalized.  International Golf Classic November 8, 2016 Country Club of Roswell   Gather a team for an exciting day of golf, networking, and prizes. Sponsorship Opportunities are Available, beginning at $300! Please contact admin@babcga.org for more information.  $150 per player $600 per 4 person team   More Details and Registration Other Notable Events Cybercon: September 27 Cybercon 2016 brings together business, governmental and academic leaders to discuss the continually evolving cybersecurity landscape. Join us for a conference filled with practical, actionable sessions on cybersecurity issues. More Info  Atlanta Pride: October 9 The British Consulate General Atlanta is proud to participate in Atlanta Pride 2016. Join us for breakfast, the parade march and a post-parade reception. We will raffle off amazing prizes courtesy of Virgin Atlantic and W Hotels, then march through downtown Atlanta sporting Union Jacks and rainbows! More Info Bound for the UK: December 1 BABC-Georgia is proud to co-sponsor this event, alongside Corporate Member Arnall Golden Gregory.  BABC Christmas Luncheon: December 16 Join us for Christmas crackers, turkey with trimmings and Christmas pudding. And of course, the famous 12 Days of Christmas Performance! This year's luncheon will be held at City Club of Buckhead.

Trans-Atlantic Council Member