British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Attention historic sports enthusiasts and Anglophiles, we plan to run an Olympic Game trivia question in each Connect Newsletter until the Games commence. A very generous prize has been donated by Philadelphia Union to be awarded to the first person to submit the winning answer.

Tripleheader Trivia Question

The ArcelorMittal Orbit, UK’s tallest sculpture will become an iconic new visitor attraction with views of up to 20 miles, encompassing London’s skyline, whilst putting art at the very heart of the Games experience for visitors. Visitors will be able to take a trip up the structure in a lift – although they will be encouraged to walk down the spiral staircase, which is composed of 455 steps.

Who are the designers of this magnificent sculpture? Where is it located and how tall is it? What is the meaning behind ArcelorMittal Orbit?

Please e-mail eguo@greaterphilachamber.com with your answer.

For information about the 2012 London Olympic Games please visit the official website: www.london2012.com.

The BABC of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to formally announce and welcome our newest members.

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BABC Board Member and Ironman Champion, Todd Sturza: What it takes to be a winner – perseverance, attitude, strength and support!

Todd Sturza, BABC Co-Vice President Membership, and Managing Director and Team Leader, National Corporate Banking, TD Bank, N.A. Corporate Banking USA, is the BABC’s very own Ironman Champion!  If you attended the BABC 20^th Anniversary Holiday Luncheon you had the unique opportunity to meet and hear from Quadruple Ironman Champion and Current World Record-Holder for the fastest time for all Ironman-distance races, Chrissie Wellington.  The inspirational discussion and slide show Chrissie presented provided just a glimpse into the reality of what it takes to be an Ironman – discipline, perseverance, motivation and physical and mental strength.

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Driving the Bottom Line in a Digital Economy: Trends in Global Business Development

On Wednesday, October 5, 2011 the BABC hosted Driving the Bottom Line in a Digital Economy: Trends in Global Business Development, a business roundtable seminar. The BABC collaborated with six other international chambers of commerce – the Chilean, French, German, Irish, Israeli, and Swedish – for this special program. Over 100 people representing the seven groups participated in the event.

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By: Deirdre Connelly, President, NA Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline

GlaxoSmithKline is proud to be a British company with global operations and a significant presence in Philadelphia. We employee 17,000 employees in the US, and over 5,000 of those employees are in the Greater Philadelphia area. I head the US pharmaceutical business and I am happy to call Philadelphia my home.

Healthcare innovation improves people’s lives — the mother with cancer who is given more time with her children thanks to new treatments; the child who can live a normal life thanks to treatments for asthma; children who are protected by vaccines from once killer diseases; grandparents who lead healthier lives; the African child who may have protection from malaria, thanks to research on a new vaccine. Our mission at GSK is to help people do more, feel better, and live longer, and that is what motivates GSK employees to come to work every day.

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