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Connect Fall 2011- Message from the President

Posted September 8th, 2011

Dear BABC Members,
The BABC of Greater Philadelphia has been hard at work during the summer months.  By now you should have received the 2011-2012 BABC Annual Membership Directory 20th Anniversary Edition; an electronic invitation to follow the BABC of Greater Philadelphia on LinkedIn; and the 2011 UK Trade & Investment for Growth publication.  If you [...]

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Introduction: New Consul-General, Danny Lopez

Posted September 8th, 2011

Danny Lopez
British Consul-General, New York and Director-General, Trade & Investment USA
Danny was appointed British Consul-General, New York in July 2011 and has responsibility for promoting the UK’s economic, foreign policy and national security priorities.  Danny is on the Board of UK Trade & Investment, the economic development agency for the British Government, and leads [...]

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Club Level Feature Article: Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.

Posted September 8th, 2011

With risk appetite in the panic zone, policy response is key
Mike Turner, Aberdeen’s Head of Global Strategy & Asset Allocation
The stakes could hardly be higher at the moment.  This is a market being driven by fear as much as hard facts.  The failure of the political and monetary establishments to agree what needs to be [...]

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Upcoming Programs – Please Join Us

Posted September 8th, 2011

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Driving the Bottom Line in a Digital Economy –Trends in Global Business Development
5:00-5:30 p.m.  Registration
5:30-7:00 p.m.  Business Seminar
7:00-8:00 p.m.  Networking
The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Click here to register: https://www.greaterphilachamber.com/EventReg.aspx?eventID=2825
Please join us for a discussion about the importance of connecting globally, and staying ahead of the curve with respect to [...]

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Event Recap – Make Business a Walk in the Park: Spring 2011 International Networking Event and Soccer Game at PPL Park – Home to Philadelphia Union

Posted September 8th, 2011

On Wednesday, May 11, 2011, the British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Union, along with the Chilean, French, German, Irish, Italian and the Japanese Chambers of Commerce hosted the Spring 2011 International Networking Event and Soccer Game at PPL Park.

Over 165 people gathered for this special event.  Executives from the region’s [...]

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Human Interest Feature

Posted September 8th, 2011

What’s new and British in the Greater Philadelphia region?
How to dress like a Brit, eat like a Brit, and live like a Brit.
Contributed by Samantha Hershman, BABC Summer Intern 2011
Can you remember those days when you were a child, and all you wanted to do was pick up and go to a faraway land?  Perhaps [...]

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The BABC Welcomes New Members & Reports Current Member Category Changes

Posted September 8th, 2011

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

Club Level

Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.
Gary Marshall
CEO, Aberdeen Asset Management Inc.
E: gary.marshall@aberdeen-asset.com
Sue Mullin
Head of Consultant Relations, US
E: sue.mullin@aberdeen-asset.com
Maree Mitchell
Senior Equity Specialist
E: maree.mitchell@aberdeen-asset.com
Samantha Lowry
Senior Consultant Relations Manager
E: samantha.lowry@aberdeen-asset.com
Toby Wallace
Senior Relationship Manager, Endowments & Foundations
E: toby.wallace@aberdeen-asset.com
Alan Goodson
Head of US Collective [...]

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Win a Prize – 2012 London Olympic Games Trivia

Posted September 8th, 2011

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
What are the names of the two East Londoners [...]

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British American Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Appoints New Executive Board Positions and Welcomes New Board Members

Posted September 6th, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011— The British American Business Council (BABC) of Greater Philadelphia recently appointed a new Board President from Duane Morris, new Membership Co-chairs from Deloitte & Touche and TD Bank, and welcomed new Board Members from Aberdeen Asset Management, ARAMARK, GlaxoSmithKline, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, and United Continental Holdings.
Hope Krebs, Partner, Duane [...]

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UKTI’s Inward Investment Report

Posted July 18th, 2011

Dear BABC Members,
I hope you are enjoying your summer and looking forward to attending the exciting programs we have planned for the Fall. In the meantime, I would like to share UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)’s recently released annual Inward Investment Report.
The report notes that there were 1434 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects undertaken [...]

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