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Message from the President

Posted May 21st, 2012

Dear BABC Members,
As our fiscal year draws to a close, we reflect upon the past year and the many successes of the BABC. Our programs and events are timely and informative, and we continue to grow and increase our profile. This has been a remarkable year for the BABC: we celebrated our 20th [...]

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HMA Letter for British-American Business Chapters

Posted May 21st, 2012

As Britain’s new Ambassador to the United States, I am delighted at the opportunity to help strengthen the transatlantic commercial relationship and our mutual prosperity.
We’re in a good place. Britain and the US remain each other’s single largest investors. Over a quarter of investment projects in the UK in 2010/11 came [...]

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Club Level Feature Article: Virgin Atlantic

Posted May 21st, 2012

Flair in the Air
‘The thing that differentiates Virgin Atlantic from other airlines is Virgin flair’
Washington Post

Virgin Atlantic ventured into the airline business three decades ago determined to offer great value and service like no other. Today’s travelers choose Virgin Atlantic for the same reason; we just do things differently. 28 years on, our service [...]

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Upcoming Programs – Please Join Us

Posted May 21st, 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012 5-7 p.m.
Summer 2012 International Business Networking Reception featuring the Honorable Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael A. Nutter
Join the BABC in addition to several other International Chambers of Commerce for this special summer networking event.
SAVE THE DATE
Location TBD
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 5-7 p.m.
Brit Invasion 2012 – Olympic Happy Hour at the Trestle Inn
Join [...]

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Event Recap

Posted May 21st, 2012

Winter 2012 International Business Networking Reception Featuring the Governor of Delaware, Jack Markell
On Thursday, February 23, 2012, the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia collaborated with the Chilean, French, German, Israeli, Japanese, and Swedish American Chambers of Commerce, and The World Trade Center of Delaware for a business networking reception with the Governor of [...]

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Human Interest Feature

Posted May 21st, 2012

Titan Rower: BABC Young Professional Group Co-Leader Toby Wallace from Aberdeen Asset Management Rows Across the Atlantic Ocean!
How many young professionals do you know that have lived, worked, and rowed crew on more than three continents? At just 35 years of age, Toby Wallace has done it all. The “Titan Rower” is a [...]

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New BABC Members

Posted May 21st, 2012

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

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Drew Becher
President
E: dbecher@pennhort.org

Michael Steinberg
Vice President
E: msteinberg@pennhort.org
Nicholas Pytel
Manager, Business Development/Corporate Events, Hospitality, Volunteering
E: npytel@pennhort.org
100 N. 20th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.pennsylvaniahorticulturalsociety.org/
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1827. PHS motivates people [...]

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Win a Prize – 2012 London Olympic Games Trivia

Posted May 21st, 2012

Attention historic sports enthusiasts and Anglophiles, this is our last Olympic Games trivia question before the Summer Games commence. Test your knowledge and see if you are a winner!
A very generous prize has been donated by Philadelphia Union to be awarded to the first person to submit the winning answer.
Trivia Question
What five [...]

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Exclusive Breakfast with HRH The Prince Edward, KG GCVO

Posted April 29th, 2012

Prince Edward arriving in Philadelphia today. British American Business Council breakfast in the Presence of HRH The Prince Edward, KG GCVO tomorrow.
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Exclusive Breakfast with HRH The Prince Edward,KG GCVO

Posted March 7th, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012
8:00AM – 10:00AM
The Rittenhouse Hotel – Grand Ballroom
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia cordially invites you to an exclusive breakfast meeting attended by HRH The Prince Edward, KG GCVO.
The Honorable Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael A. Nutter, will welcome Prince Edward and formally thank Dan [...]

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