BABC Awards Luncheon

British American Business Council Honors Transatlantic Innovation, Growth and Success

Over 160 business leaders attended the third British American Business Council "Building a Better Future" Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 4th, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing.

This year, the BABC honored the business leaders of Severn Trent PLC Group and Urban Outfitters, Inc. for their tremendous achievements in strengthening the ties between the UK and the Greater Philadelphia region. [READ MORE]

Arrivals and Departures: BABC Board

Stewart Patrick and Paul Barnard will be leaving the BABC Board, effective September 2006.

Two members are joining the Board — Joseph Tarsavage from AMEC Earth and Environmental, and Thomas Golabek from HSBC Bank USA. [READ MORE]

International Connections: Joint Event with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce

The British American Business Council, the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, and the Chilean & American Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Cira Center for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and networking.

The Cira Center is the dazzling, multi-faceted new building next to 30th Street train station. It is home to SCA North America's headquarters and is the largest space in Philadelphia to receive the top distinction in green building from the US Green Building Council. [READ MORE]

United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations to Address BABC Members

We hope you can join us as Sir Emyr Jones Parry, KCMG, Ambassador and United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), addresses BABC members at the Twelfth Annual Holiday Luncheon on December 10, 2006 at the Philadelphia Racquet Club.

Sir Emyr has been United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the UN since July 2003, after serving for two years as United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the North Atlantic Council in Brussels. He was Political Director of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office responsible for policy advice to the Secretary of State from 1998-2001 and European Union Director from 1997-1998. [READ MORE]

Companies List Offer for Members

The BABC has purchased two lists that provide details of local companies with transatlantic subsidiaries. The first is a list of 360 companies based in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware that have UK subsidiaries and the second is a list of 130 UK companies that have US subsidiaries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. [READ MORE]

A New Look and a New Name for the Rittenhouse Square Bed and Breakfast

With the completion of the first phase of renovations, BABC member the Rittenhouse Square Bed and Breakfast has embraced its fresh, innovative look with a distinctive new name: Rittenhouse 1715, A Boutique Hotel. Intimate surroundings, unique design, attention to detail, and the highest standards of hospitality will define the boutique hotel experience at Rittenhouse 1715, making it ideal for romantic weekend escapes, business visits, or individual retreats. [READ MORE]

On Your Marks, Get Set...Olympics 2012

2012 may seem far off, but plans are well underway in London for generating business sponsorship of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Companies from six categories (banking, insurance, utilities, oil and gas, automotive, and telecommunications) will be offered the opportunity to submit a tender offer to become an official partner for the 2012 Games. Invitations to Tender (ITTs) will be issued in October 2006 and announcement of the first successful companies is expected by the end of March 2007. [READ MORE]