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Condé Nast Digital’s Editorial Director to be Featured at Annual Holiday Luncheon

Posted October 7th, 2009

Start counting down the days until the much-anticipated holiday season, and even more-anticipated event, the British American Business Council’s Holiday Luncheon! Get out your Christmas cracker hats, because this year we are thrilled to announce that we will be joined by publishing giant Condé Nast’s digital media-maven, Jamie Pallot, on Friday, December 4 at [...]

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Join Planning Committee to Welcome New Philadelphia MLS team

Posted October 7th, 2009

The Greater Philadelphia area is home to nationally recognized professional sports teams such as the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Philadelphia Flyers. And now, Greater Philadelphia is pleased to welcome Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union, to the area.
In recognition and celebration of our numerous “football” [...]

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Discerning the Impact of IFRS on Companies in the US

Posted October 7th, 2009

By Chris Mutter & Steve Haffner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP
In 2005 UK listed companies adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Now IFRS is not only affecting subsidiaries of UK public companies in the US but US companies in general. The impact will broaden considerably over the next few years as ongoing convergence of US [...]

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The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Promotes Philadelphia to the U.K. Market

Posted October 7th, 2009

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (PCVB), a membership-based organization, which serves as the official state-designated tourism promotion agency for the city, has, in recent years, devoted substantial resources to attracting international travelers. A dramatic expansion of Trans-Atlantic flights and a favorable exchange rate have made America accessible, as well as a great value.
Statistics from [...]

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Have a “Wrench in the System?”

Posted May 28th, 2009

Join the British American Business Council (BABC) for a business networking event featuring member Harold Hambrose, CEO of Electronic Ink, on Wednesday, June 17 at The Racquet Club of Philadelphia from 8 to 10 a.m.
Feeling stuck on how to turn your underperforming digital assets into a powerhouse IT system that helps improve the bottom line? [...]

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One Click to A New, Interactive Experience

Posted May 28th, 2009

The British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia is proud to announce that our new website has been launched! The new website boasts a smart design, improved functionality and greater accessibility. 
www.babcphiladelphia.com
Find out what the British American Business Council has to offer. Click through a slideshow of past events, read blog posts, view featured news clips, [...]

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Showcase Your Business

Posted May 28th, 2009

Show your business is thriving by advertising in the 2009-2010 BABC Membership Directory.  With this opportunity, your company will gain valuable visibility and exposure. By purchasing advertising space, your company will receive a year-round presence in this highly-regarded, widely-used source of commercial information.

Advertising deadline – Thursday, June 4, 2009
Display Advertising Rates and Specifications
Premium Page *……. [...]

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Six Quick Tips to Improve your Cross-Cultural Communications

Posted May 28th, 2009

Have you ever been in a situation where you realized that your email or telephone message to a colleague from a different culture was not correctly understood? Working in an interdependent world, excellent cross-cultural communication skills are essential. Business performance, competitive advantage and talent retention depend on establishing, and nurturing strong global relationships and communicating [...]

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EU-US Relations in the Current Economic Climate

Posted May 28th, 2009

On Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Union League of Philadelphia, members of the international business community came together to hear the EU Ambassador to the United States, H.E. John Bruton, discuss how the European Union and the United States must lead the movement to restore global economic stability. 

Among the topics of discussion were the [...]

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Birmingham Airport Welcomes New Service to Philadelphia

Posted May 28th, 2009

Birmingham International Airport welcomed on May 13 the inaugural service by US Airways to Philadelphia.
The new, seasonal 5-times-weekly service is the first direct link between Birmingham and Philadelphia, and gives passengers another route to destinations in the US such as: Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, San Francisco and Tampa.  Onward [...]

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