To foster business development and networking opportunities between the United Kingdom and New England.

Selected Testimonials
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The Business Value of BABC Membership

Client Referrals and Development

"Our firm has acquired an ever-growing string of excellent clients as a result of our participation in the BABC and its Conferences, and our interaction with the BABC's many regional chapters. These include multi-nationals on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as smaller and medium-sized businesses, to whom we have secured introductions -- and subsequently cultivated as clients -- through the BABC and its chapters." ~ David Birch, Partner, Wragge & Co, UK

"I am amazed that more companies do not take advantage of the BABC network.  It offers an outstanding, cost-effective opportunity to build high-quality transatlantic business relationships and a transatlantic client base.” ~ David Kay, Partner, DrinkerBiddleGardnerCarton

“The BABC is uniquely well placed to help both US and British companies looking to expand their transatlantic client base and business network, thanks to its unique demographics -- with member companies based in more than 20 major business centres, all of them committed to transatlantic business.  No other organization can match it.” ~ Andrew Fulton, Chairman, gpw

“Membership of the BABC provides tremendous value for small companies.  In my first year of membership I secured a major consulting assignment and three collaborative agreements by taking advantage of its powerful online database and networking with its members throughout the US and UK.” ~ Michael Batt, Founder, US Alliance Consulting 

Building the Business…for Large Multinationals… 

"The BABC isn't only for middle-market companies: if they are smart about it, major multinationals can use the BABC network to great effect, and with a minimal investment of time or money, to build their brand and their business in major business centers throughout the US and UK." ~ Graham A.D. Broyd, Vice Chairman, North American Services, RBS Greenwich Capital

…and for Entrepreneurs

 “As an entrepreneur working with multinationals on both sides of the Atlantic, I am very pleased with the seniority and diversity of business people whom I have the opportunity to meet through my membership of BritishAmerican Business in New York and active participation with the broader BABC network. I know that when I visit any of the cities where there are BABC chapters, I can be assured of a warm welcome and introductions to people and events that can produce business benefits for both small and large companies alike.” ~ Peter Luzmore, President, Synthesis LLC

High-level Government Support

“We wholeheartedly support the BABC in its mission to promote the US–UK business partnership.

From small beginnings, it has quickly become a powerful force in the field of transatlantic trade and investment, and in the advancement of free trade and open markets.  As a young, entrepreneurial organization, it also reflects and reinforces the values and qualities that our countries and cultures share. 

The BABC has fully earned our support, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with the organization to build its further success in the future.”  ~ The Hon. Robert  Tuttle, United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s and Sir David Manning, HM Ambassador to the United States 

High-Level Business Support

“The US/UK business relationship continues to provide a secure foundation for growth and prosperity in our two countries, and also far beyond, as firms use it as a basis to reach out to areas of greater uncertainty.  The BABC is playing an increasingly important role in promoting this relationship, and has earned the support that it enjoys from businesses, and business leaders, throughout the US and UK.” ~ Lord Browne of Madingley, Group Chief Executive, BP plc

“The BABC has established itself not only as the largest transatlantic business organization, but as a powerful force for the promotion of [our] shared business interests and values. By helping its thousands of member companies do business, it also helps promote prosperity, employment and innovation in both our countries, and beyond.” ~ Sir Martin Sorrell, Group Chief Executive, WPP (and Chairman, International Advisory Board)

Connecting with Key Decision-makers

"The BABC represents our focus on transatlantic business issues and networking. Its Annual Transatlantic Business Conference and website offer our people the ability to research and connect with up-to-date people in the transatlantic business community, and to reach key decision-makers in the marketplace." ~ Chris Nicholson, US Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Transatlantic Business Bridge

 “The British-American Business Council is a dynamic organization, supporting, and promoting the free flow of trade and investment across the North Atlantic.  It is effectively building a business bridge to serve as the prime trade highway linking the wider markets of the European Union and the North American Free Trade Agreement partnership.”  ~ Lord Marshall of Knightsbridge, Chairman, Pirelli UK plc (previously, Chairman, British Airways)

Annual Conferences

“I have found the BABC’s Annual Transatlantic Business Conferences to be extremely beneficial – for both me and my company. They have provided me with great opportunities to network and establish useful business relationships with major business partners and with smaller firms whom my company is considering for services here in the United States – as well as with plenty of interesting activities for the family while I attend the meetings. I would strongly endorse any BABC member to take advantage of the opportunity to attend a BABC Conference.” ~ Kristen Verderame, Vice President & Chief Counsel, Americas, BT

"Many of our member law firms have won new business as a result of the relationships they have built through the BABC, and the internal lawyers' network (BAGOL -- BritishAmerican Group of Lawyers) that we have created within the BABC. It's one of the best ways that I have found to build productive and meaningful business relationships outside my own immediate network in Northern Ohio, and it has certainly provided substantial value-added for the time and investment spent in attending BABC Conferences and Workshops.  The fact that it's also been great fun along the way is simply the icing on the cake. “ ~  Bruce Lowe, Partner, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP

J1 Visa Program

“The J1 Program offered through the BABC was amazingly quick and hassle free. It accomplished our human resource objectives quickly and efficiently.” ~ Mark Knight, (then) President, British Airports Authority, Pittsburgh

“BritishAmerican Business’s J1 program has been very useful for Allen & Overy’s training program. It is a vital tool that offers many people the opportunity to diversify their career paths.” ~ Anthony M. Brincat, HR Manager, Allen & Overy

Cross Atlantic Relocation Services (CARS)

“The CARS program provided a terrific session. Very helpful and practical. Thank you.” ~ Steven A. Swerdlow, President, Western Division, CB Richard Ellis Inc.