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Press Release: BritishAmerican Business Network Elects Tamra Eker as President
- June 28, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: BritishAmerican Business
The BritishAmerican Business Network, the umbrella body of British American business chambers across the US and UK, has elected Tamra Eker, Managing Director BritishAmerican Business (BAB), as its next President. Former President, Stuart Bagshaw has been appointed Chairman and former Chair, Bruce Lowe has been made Chairman Emeritus. Commenting on the election, Duncan Edwards, CEO of BAB, said: “Having all of
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Justin Sosne – New Head of Raleigh UK Government Office
- May 27, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Chapter update, Current News
We’re very excited to welcome Justin Sosne to the Triangle BABC Executive Committee for Government Relations. Justin started May 10 in his new role as UK Consul, Government and Prosperity and Head of the UK Government’s Office in North Carolina, based in Raleigh. This is a sign of the importance the UK attaches to developing its strong
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The Wait Continues for Trade Talks Notes from the CEO – March 2021
- March 9, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Uncategorized
At the time of writing, the confirmation of the two most significant political appointments for the transatlantic trade and investment portfolio is imminent. Governor Gina Raimondo will lead the US Commerce Department and Katherine Tai will be the new US Trade Representative. Biden’s nominee for US Trade Representative is generally well regarded in Congress, after years working with the Ways and Means Committee, and
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Triangle BABC Member Mike McIntrye Receives Highest Honor
- February 26, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Member News
Mike McIntyre Earns State Bar’s Highest Honor Raleigh, NC — Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre has been selected for the North Carolina State Bar’s highest honor, the John B. McMillian Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes demonstrated exemplary service to the legal profession. “I am so grateful for the opportunities with which I have been
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Brexit: new rules are here
- January 11, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Brexit
New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family. READ MORE
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Press Release: A Foundation to Build on in the Future – BritishAmerican Business Welcomes Announcement of UK-EU Deal
- January 5, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: BritishAmerican Business, UK-US Trade
24 December 2020Contact: Dominic Parker, Communications Manager dparker@babinc.org | 020 7290 9882 | +44 7500 115352 London/New York – BritishAmerican Business welcomes today’s announcement that the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement on their future trading relationship. Read Full Story Here
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Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union
- January 1, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Brexit
The Trade and Cooperation Agreement and other agreements below are provided for information only. No rights may be derived from them until the date of application. The numbering of the articles is provisional. Read More
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Christmas Message from Dame Karen Pierce — British Ambassador to the United States
- December 25, 2020
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Uncategorized
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American Airlines delays return of RDU nonstop to London
- October 8, 2020
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: Press
By Lauren Ohnesorge – Senior Staff Writer, Triangle Business Journal Oct 7, 2020, 12:43pm EDT Link to story American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL) has released new information about the return of its nonstop flight to London out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The flight, which had been suspended in March amid the pandemic, is now set to return in March
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Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with the US: Update – September
- September 28, 2020
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: BritishAmerican Business
The fourth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 8 September to 18 September 2020. There were 29 sessions held in this round, covering 16 different chapter areas. Significant progress has been achieved since launching negotiations in May 2020, and most chapter areas are now in the advanced stages of talks. Read
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UK and US finance industries join forces to propose a vision for closer regulatory cooperation
- September 25, 2020
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: BritishAmerican Business
Leading representatives from the UK and US financial and related professional services industries have joined together to propose a united business vision for future UK-US regulatory cooperation and dialogue. The group’s proposals aim to help forge even closer links between the hosts of the world’s two foremost financial centres. Read More
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BritishAmerican Business Publishes ‘Building on a Solid Foundation – The Business Case for a UK- U.S. Free Trade Agreement.’
- July 23, 2020
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
- Category: BritishAmerican Business, Press
‘Building on a Solid Foundation’ argues that a comprehensive agreement will allow an already world–leading trade and investment relationship to grow further. The paper uses real examples of British and American companies to show how business leads innovation, provides new jobs, creates consumer choice and contributes to the prosperity of both countries. Read More and Download Publication
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BABC Network Event: AACC & BABC – 10th Annual Summer Golf Scramble
- September 30, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by BABC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AACC & BABC – 10th Annual Summer Golf Scramble Thursday Sep 30, 2021 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM PST The Australian American Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Council are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Summer Golf Scramble returning to the Presidio Golf Course, offers companies an
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BABC Network Event: Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland’s 2nd Annual Polo Classic!
- September 18, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by: BABA WASHINGTON, DC Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland’s 2nd Annual Polo Classic! Saturday, September 18, 2021 2:00 – 5:30 PM EST – Gates open at 1:00pm. First match will begin at 2:00pm. Supported by BABA Sponsoring Member, MBDA, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland is excited to host its 2nd Annual Polo Classic. This
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BABC Network Event: Summer Senses Series 2021 – With 4-time Grand Slam singles champion Jim Courier
- August 18, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by: BABA WASHINGTON D.C. Summer Senses Series 2021 – With 4-time Grand Slam singles champion Jim Courier August 18, 2021 3:00 PM Former world #1 and 4-time Grand Slam singles champion Jim Courier gives us a preview of the US Open and wraps up the summer tennis scene.
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BABC Network Event: Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Dr. Ruth Bennett
- August 11, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by BABA WASHINGTON D.C. Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Dr. Ruth Bennett August 11, 2021 3:00 PM Brew, smell and taste a more biodiverse, sustainable world each morning with Bird Friendly® Coffee. Hear from Dr. Ruth Bennett, Research Ecologist, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and learn how smell is the first sense explored in
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BABC Network Event: Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Tony award nominee Lauren Patten
- August 4, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by BABA WASHINGTON D.C. Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Tony award nominee Lauren Patten August 4, 2021 3:00 PM With Broadway back this fall, sing along to the sounds of Broadway with many of the brightest stars performing live for you, including Grammy and Tony award nominee Lauren Patten as well as
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BABN Event:Link Club – Cleveland Clinic
- July 30, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Link Club – Cleveland Clinic July 30, 2021 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST Join us at Delmonico’s Steakhouse in Independence, OH as Robert Stall, Executive Director of Cleveland Clinic International Operations speaks to the hurdles and purposes of opening two new Clinics in London for 2022, and the Clinic’s thoughts on further global expansion.
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BABC Network Event: Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Golf Coach Hank Haney
- July 28, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by BABA WASHINGTON, DC Summer Senses Series 2021 – With Golf Coach Hank Haney July 28, 2021 3:00 PM Golf coach to the stars Hank Haney will share his tips on how to better utilize touch in your short game. Hank has taught over 200 PGA Tour professionals, including Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara
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BABC Network Event: “Survive & Thrive”: A conversation with Stuart R. Broadley and Kirsty McCormack
- July 28, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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Hosted by BABC TEXAS “Survive & Thrive”: A conversation with Stuart R. Broadley, FEI & CEO EIC, and Kirsty McCormack, SVP Market Insights bp Tuesday, July 28, 2021 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST / 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST In a wide-ranging discussion with the executive author of the report and interviewer of all
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BABC Network Event: UK and US Insolvency Issues
- July 28, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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BABA WASHINGTON, DC UK and US Insolvency Issues Wednesday, July 28, 2021 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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BABC Network Event:European Chamber Summer Networking & Wine Tasting
- July 22, 2021
- Posted by: Kathleen Clabby
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BABC MICHIGAN European Chamber Summer Networking & Wine Tasting July 22, 2021 6:00 – 8:30 PM (Please note this is an in person event in Michigan)