Register here The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Intellectual Property Rights, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Commercial Service cordially invite you to attend the STOPfakes.gov Road Show, an Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Outreach Program. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and U.S. […]
Past
BABC Past Events
October 3-21: Inis Nua Theatre Company Presents: The Monster in the Hall
Duck and her father are doing great. At least that’s what they’d like the social worker who’s visiting today to believe. She doesn’t need to know that Duck’s father just woke up blind, or who that random Norwegian woman in the closet is. With the help of her own backup band, Duck is sure to […]
Exporter & Financial Services Forum
Please join World Trade Center Delaware and the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) on September 28, 2018 at a breakfast Exporter and Financial Services Forum to find out how you can reduce the cost of international business. Date: Friday, September 28, 2018 Click here for more information.
Brits, Beer & Bites Meetup
On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the British American Business Council hosted a membership development and Young Professionals Group (YPG) happy hour at the Pyramid Club. Approximately 75 people gathered for a great evening of networking. The views of the Philadelphia skyline were outstanding, and the British-inspired food and drink were delicious. Michael Pedrick, BABCPHL President, welcomed guests and spoke briefly about the BABCPHL mission and history. He thanked all attendees and recognized sponsors: The Bartlett Group and Lord Abbett. Bartlett is a third generation family-owned boutique international insurance broker. The Company is a 75 year old UK-based business with US headquarters in Philadelphia. They recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in Philadelphia, and are one of the founding members of the BABCPHL. Bartlett is a Club Level member with a seat on our Board of Directors. Lord Abbett is a private investment management company offering a variety of fixed−income and equity strategies to individual and institutional investors. We were introduced to Lord Abbett by Jason Walker – one of our Young Professional Group Co-Leaders.
Department for International Trade Advamed MedTech Conference- UK Reception
From September 24-26, Philadelphia hosted the 2018 Advamed MedTech Conference, welcoming 3,000 leading medtech executives from 30 different countries. The MedTech Conference is a must-attend event for the industry’s prominent and most promising companies. The meetings feature world-class plenary speakers, a wide array of educational programming, valuable networking and business development opportunities. The Advamed MedTech Conference UK delegation was led by the Department for International Trade (DIT), the commercial arm of the British government. During the last 70 years, the UK government has invested significant resources into the National Health Service (NHS). The Country’s biomedical ecosystem is rapidly expanding. In its first year, the total NHS budget was approximately $500M. Today, the UK government is spending $500M just to implement new technologies in hospitals. The UK is also investing $400M in AI research and recently gave a $25 billion boost to the NHS budget.
Summer 2018 International Business Networking Reception
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia (BABCPHL) partnered with the Chilean, French, German, Irish, Israeli, Japanese, Norwegian and Eurasian Chambers of Commerce for the Eighth Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception.
More than 250 global business executives and regional and foreign government officials gathered at the National Museum of American Jewish History for this annual meeting of the who’s who of international relations in the Greater Philadelphia region.
How to Survive & Thrive in the Changing Times – Leap Hurdles & Grow Your Business
On Tuesday, October 23, 2018 the British American Business Council hosted an educational seminar about US and European current policy issues affecting transatlantic business. The French, Irish, German and Swedish American Chambers of Commerce partnered with us for this topical program. Michael Pedrick, BABCPHL President and Partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius introduced panel moderator, Duncan Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, BritishAmerican Business (BAB). The Organization’s mission is to support policies to protect and enhance the bilateral trade and investment environment. Duncan is also the chief executive of the British American Business Council, the umbrella organization of more than 20 chapters worldwide, of which the BABCPHL is one. BAB regularly publishes valuable thought leadership policy documents, and Duncan is often called upon by business and media outlets to discuss the current transatlantic business climate. He was the perfect person to lead speakers through the meeting. Presenters included: Leon Dutkiewicz, Managing Partner, UK US Tax Services; Jonathan Grode, US Practice Director, Green and Spiegel; Stefan Reisinger, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius; and Chris Shull, Founder & President, Engaged Impact.
Great British-American Pub Night: QUIZZO! – Test Your Knowledge of UK & US Trivia
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia hosted a truly GREAT British-American Pub Night Quizzo contest. Nearly 60 BABCPHL members and friends gathered for this entertaining and competitive trivia game at the Victoria Freehouse located on Front Street in Old City, Philadelphia. The establishment was filled to capacity with 14 teams representing law, accounting and insurance firms, banks, sports teams, manufacturing companies, theater and government groups. It was a diverse and enthusiastic crowd including people from the French American Chamber of Commerce who partnered with us on this program. Michael Pedrick, BABCPHL President, opened the evening with welcome remarks, introductions, and thank you to sponsors, Forensic Resolutions and The Welsh Government.
Britain Unites – Bridging Connections Across the LGBTQ Community
On the third Thursday of every month, the LGBTQ Committee of the Pyramid Club partners with LGBTQ friendly groups to provide an evening of food, drinks, and networking. These evenings offer participating groups the opportunity to connect and network. On Thursday on May 17, 2018, the LGBTQ Committee of the Pyramid Club collaborated with the BABCPHL, Barclays, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHYLA, and Resource Solutions for a British-themed happy hour.
Guests took the elevator up to the 52nd floor where they were greeted with spectacular views and delicious food
Young Professionals Group Seventh Annual Panel Discussion & Networking Event: The Future is Now, Where Are You?
On Thursday, April 26, 2018, the BABCPHL Young Professionals Group (YPG) hosted the seventh annual panel discussion and networking event: The Future is Now, Where Are You? The workplace has changed dramatically during the past two decades. Speakers talked about why companies – small, medium and large enterprises – are embracing open plan work spaces and collaborative working environments. Panelists spoke about the current work milieu; the technology businesses are using; and best practices and operations. Featured speakers included: Josh Dubin, Director of Programs & Strategy at Pipeline Workspaces who presented the evolution of the collaborative work environment; Laurence Hookway, Risk Information
