Welcome!
Reservations for BABCNE events can be made by clicking on the link [details/purchase] below each entry, or on the BABC network website, which lists events of all participating chapters at: www.babc.org/events
Various types of programs are planned to suit members’ needs; from venues with high profile speakers from different industry sectors, informative forums to help you with your business endeavors, to networking programs with other business associations in the New England area and informal, fun events. Your colleagues and guests are most welcome.
The Board of the BABCNE encourages suggestions from members and aims to be responsive to local and global developments. Some of events are in the planning stage and may be subject to change. Please check back or email the BABCNE office. Other events may be added as the season progresses.
If you would like to help or would like to market your company by sponsoring any of the events, please contact the BABCNE Executive Director on babcne@comcast.net
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September 20 - Special reception
The Directors of the Council invite you to join them at a reception to welcome the new British Consul-General, Dr. Phil Budden and Mrs. Budden
Sponsored by Mabbett & Associates and TriNet
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September 25- Business luncheon
Guest speaker: Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor, Timothy Murray
He will address several of the Governor's important initiatives with regard to the environmental and biotechnology sectors and will discuss ways to foster more cooperative opportunities between the EU and Mass companies.
Collaborative event held with the French, German and Italian business associations
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October 2 - Breakfast briefing
“Bridge to Growth - UK Open for Business”
You are cordially invited to one of our exclusive briefings. If your organization, no matter how big or small, is looking at Europe for your next marketing step...this briefing is for you. Complete explanation of the steps required to start doing business in the UK and beyond.
Presented & hosted by the British Midlands Development Agency
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October 23 - Breakfast briefing
"Heath Care Reform - Changing the Business Landscape in Massachusetts"
In a practical, how-to workshop, the presenters will outline employers' responsibilities and suggest practical ways to meet new requirements that came into law as of July 1, 2007, without disrupting basic business practices.
Presented & hosted by Benemax
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November 13 - Breakfast briefing
“Immigration update - the new laws’ implications for business”
Presented & hosted Savitz Law Offices
Collaborative event held with the French, German and Italian business associations
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December 7 - 21st Annual Christmas luncheon
The British American Business Council of New England, Inc. presents its annual Christmas extravaganza.
This fun filled venue enables members, guests and the British community in NE, to gather together and enjoy the traditional British holiday gathering. There will be entertainment, a raffle and gifts for all.
This is the major fund-raising event of the BABCNE and helps our efforts to promote and develop transatlantic business and cultural relationships between NE and the UK.
Companies are invited to consider promoting their company by becoming a sponsor or donating a prize for this fun event, eagerly anticipated by the business community.
To date sponsors include:
Gold sponsor (Only two available)
BAA Boston, Inc.
Bronze sponsor (Four available)
The Kraematon Group
Wine courtesy of:
The Shipyard Brewing Company
Crackers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(Other special sponsorships available e.g. flowers, entertainment)
Please contact the BABCNE office for details of sponsorship packages or to donate a prize.
Sponsorship opportunities
Corporate tables encouraged. This event sells out early! Early bird price, with full payment, applies till November 1.
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The 2008 events are in the planning stages and further details will be posted, and registration opened, as soon as possible. Please check back or contact the BABCNE office for early registration, or if you are interested in being involved/ sponsoring any of the below listed programs.
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January 23 - Members Evening at the Residence of Dr Phil Budden, HM Consul-General
Sponsored by Cambridge Consultants
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February 12 - 14th International business Forum & Networking evening
“The Global Economy - implications for the year ahead”
Collaborative event held with the Global Business Alliance of New England, Inc. For sponsorship details please visit www.gbane.org
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March 12 - UK Healthcare forum
Collaborative event held with the British Consulate-General
To register please email: valeria.bogomolnaya@fco.gov.uk |
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April 17 - Financial Forum ‘State of the Stock Market” & “Wines of the Commonwealth” tasting
At the Financial Seminar Columbia Funds will address the Small and Mid Cap Growth Equity Markets while Alliance Bernstein will give an overview of the stock market and their take on when the Financial issues will recover from this Credit debacle.
We will enjoy six wines that represent some of the best that the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. First up will be the exotic and alluring wines of New Zealand, featuring Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Next we will follow our noses to Australia where we will sample magnificent Chardonnay and Shiraz. We will finish our journey in South Africa with the unique Pinotage and classically structured Cabernet Sauvignon.
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May 29 - EU Beer Fest
Collaborative event held with the French, German and Italian business associations |
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June 10 - 15th Golf Tournament
In collaboration with the British Consulate-General and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) |
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December 5 - 22nd Annual Christmas Luncheon
at the Harvard Club of Boston
British traditional Christmas venue with a raffle, entertainment and gifts for all. The Directors of the Council invite you to this unique event, enjoyed each year by companies and their guests, from across the New England states. Corporate tables are encouraged. Make this your company’s holiday event and let us do the work! The event sells out quickly, so early reservations are advised.
If you are interested in marketing your company by being a sponsor of the “festive touches” which make this event so special, or by donating a prize to the raffle, please contact the BABCNE office. |
Please note that pre-registration, with full payment, is required for all BABCNE events. For your convenience, registrations can be made in a number of ways, namely:
- By clicking the [details/purchase] links on the above listed events
- By going to the BABCNE site at: www.babcne.org and choosing “Events” which will bring you to this page. You can then use the [details/purchase] links as above
- By faxing the required information to the BABCNE office on fax # 617-720-4331
- By mailing the required details to the BABCNE office.
Most event invitations are sent by email, but there a limited number of hard copy invitations sent throughout the year. Please check the BABCNE website regularly for updated details of events.
- By registering on the BABC network site at: www.babc.org/events
BABC Membership Benefit
All members of the BABC network chapters are invited to attend events of other chapters at the Member Rate. When registering, please use your Member Key to access the members’ event registration form and indicate which chapter you are affiliated with on it.
Not sure of your password? Please email the BABCNE office who will be happy to help on: babcne@comcast.net
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