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Technology’s Role in Creating a Future of Health Equity
BAB & Tata Consultancy Service brings together industry leaders to address this ongoing challenge in health, and explore the question of the role that technology can play to bolster reliable, safe, and equitable access to healthcare, preventative measures, and treatment.
Join Facebook training on how to create loyalty and create AD’s from your Facebook
Learn how to increase customer loyalty in digital marketing and with the use of Facebook products and offers, how to create a strong brand presence and reach a broader audience by implementing best practices for Feed, Stories, IGTV, Reels, Hashtags and Lives, how to use Statistics to see what works for your audience and Instagram Direct to strengthen customer loyalty, reach more people beyond your followers by creating ads directly from your Facebook Page and grow your audience on Instagram with Instagram Promotions.
BAB & BCC – Virtual Fireside Chat with Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce
Please join the BAB Network for a virtual fireside chat featuring Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce.
Risk and Rewards in International Trade
This bespoke half day course is to help businesses and their staff understand the different areas of risks of International Trade and therefore be in a position to make informed decisions as to the risk it is prepared to take with different aspects of exporting and/or importing and where possible reduce/mitigate them .
This will suit experienced staff as a refresher/reminder as well as less experienced staff as an education/ to improve their understanding of the International Trade world.
The Course would also be useful for business decision makers who are perhaps looking into Exporting or new to it but also businesses who already regularly export but might welcome handy tips on when trading in International markets. Team members in finance and sales would also find this course useful.
Exporting to the UK
Export Unlocked will guide you on building your Export Strategy to the UK and defining what you want to achieve with how you will get there using their in-depth knowledge on importing into the UK. You may have already entered international markets and now want an increased market reach into the UK. Export Unlocked will help you begin to understand the UK markets you want to enter, determine if it’s viable for your business and then what are the NEXT STEPS. Particularly in terms of customs compliance, duty, customs formalities and associated costs to begin exporting to the UK.g
The Road to COP26: Business Responsibilities and Opportunities
Join us as we welcome Her Majesty’s Consul General to Chicago, Alan Gogbashian and learn about COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference, held in Glasgow in November, and the role that business can play in tackling climate change.
In partnership with the British Consulate General in Chicago and (the British American Business Council in Chicago/International Business Circle Colorado) we will hear from both business leaders and government officials on the steps that are being undertaken to address climate change and to inspire climate action.
The discussion will feature leaders from UK based beverage company Diageo, Chicago based multinational power generation, development and operations company Invenergy, and the UK government’s Counsellor for Global Issues in the US, Paul Rennie OBE.
EisnerAmper – TRANSFORMATION NATION: Driving Intelligent Growth
Companies are innovating in real-time to keep up with a fast-paced culture of continuous change. But with change comes new chances to grow, new prospects for making an impact – and new risks to navigate. Cybersecurity, digital innovation, ESG strategies, corporate social responsibility, talent development, and building diverse teams are but a few of the urgent issues facing every industry.
Find out how to protect your digital presence in a virtual world, what companies are doing to demonstrate their commitment to the greater good, and best practices for building a workplace for the future that attracts, retains and inspires the best talent.
Progressing to a Net Zero Business through Transport
Improve your reputation, employee wellbeing and financial support, all whilst reducing your transport emissions.
Businesses we speak to cite reducing or using alternative forms of travel or investing in low-carbon vehicles as one of the main ways of reducing their emissions. They also say lack of know-how is a barrier to taking action to reduce carbon emission through changing transport.
So, how can you obtain the knowledge, guidance and understanding to decarbonise your businesses transport?
This webinar will help you gain valuable insight into decarbonising your transport through expert advice, guidance and business best practice.
Transport accounts for 36% of carbon emissions in the WMCA area (WSP, 2021). The sale of new cars and vans powered by internal combustion engines will be banned by 2035, with cars by 2030. The rise of the Birmingham Clean Air Zone also offers opportunities for businesses to improving low-carbon transport uptake.
Join this webinar to learn how to take action on decarbonising your transport, reduce your environmental impact and gain a competitive edge, by:
◦Understanding what support (financial and non-financial) is available for improving your businesses low carbon transport.
◦Knowing best practice examples so you can benchmark your environmental action against leaders in transport decarbonisation to know what good looks like.
◦Obtaining expert and practical advice on decarbonising transport for business and case studies.
Be part of the business community making progress towards net zero, and capitalise on the business and economic benefits the transition will bring, whilst protecting future generations.
Places are limited. To reserve your place and register today for this event, see the ‘book now’ tab below.
You can find other events as part of the Sustainable Business Series: Net Zero, by selecting the Series in the events calender through the ‘back to events’ tab shown below.
Global Rule of Law: Growing Your Business Responsibly
Beyond being just an issue for developing countries, the Rule of Law is critical for sustainable business. It allows businesses to compete fairly, while protecting property and employees. Despite the direct links shown between advancements in the rule of law, economic growth and building global stability, the Rule of Law is under constant threat in all countries around the world.
