Business Membership - BABC

Business Membership

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Overview

(For businesses with less than 20 employees in Northern California)

Business Membership is $550 annually and is designed for small companies, branch offices or small subsidiaries of larger companies.

Business Level Membership offers excellent value by providing access to a range of opportunities to promote your company and its services, extend your business networks, acquire relevant business intelligence and take advantage of the British American Business Council’s portfolio of specialized services.

$550 Annually

Business Membership Benefits:

Connections:

Membership Accounts for up to 5 representatives (to attend BABC events at the membership rate).
Access to the BABC Member Directory for all representatives to find other members that can assist.
Ability to development valuable business relationships through the BABC Network

Events:

Ability to purchase tickets, or a table, at the BABC Annual Christmas Lunch!
Invitation to attend the BABC Annual Economic Lunch, a flagship BABC event.
Access at prevailing member rates, for all representatives, to the full range of BABC events and programs conducted in San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Access to the event programs in our chapter and of our other BABC chapters in more than 22 other major business centers throughout North America and the UK0

Digital/Brand Exposure:

Introduction to the BABC Community via the Newsletter (4000+ subscribers). Company logo, link & 100 word description.
Enhanced listing in the public Online Membership Directory. You are searchable by Keyword, Business Category or Company Name.
Listing on the “Our Members” web page of the BABC Website. Company logo, link & 100 word description.
Promote your job vacancies on the BABC Job Board (and Newsletter).
Ability to offer exclusive discounts and member to member offers to incentivize other members to contact you.

Other Benefits:

Access to redeem Member to Member special offers, promotions and discounts – Savings on Hotels, Airlines and more.
Access to the BABC J-1 visa assistance program.
Ability to display the BABC logo on your website.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERS

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Andersen is the founding member of Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms with more than 13,000 professionals worldwide, over 1,800 global partners, and a presence in over 390 locations in more than 170 countries worldwide. In the U.S., Andersen has more than 1,700 personnel located in 21 cities across the country. Andersen encompasses top advisors with previous experience in the international accounting firms, law firms, IRS, and state taxing authorities. Many of our advisors hold multiple professional credentials and have depth in a wide range of capabilities allowing us to provide clients with comprehensive, integrated solutions.

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Bia Mindset is a coaching and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco with a network of worldwide performance coaches and associates that help organizations develop the skills and mindset of their people, to achieve their full potential and deliver high performance.

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The British Benevolent Society, (BBS), is a 501(c) (3) charity whose aim is to raise and spend money for the aid, relief, maintenance and assistance of sick, elderly, disabled or financially distressed British citizens, who are resident or transient in California or who are resident or transient in any of the states covered by the British Consulate-General office located in California.

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Find out more on our USA and the UK news page

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CFGI—a portfolio company of Carlyle and CVC—is an established national leader in providing operational finance and technical accounting services. Our clients range from pre-revenue private start-up companies to Fortune 100 public companies, including various private equity firms and their portfolio companies. We work with finance leaders during every stage of the business lifecycle to solve complex business challenges.

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IDA Ireland is Ireland’s inward promotion agency. We partner with established companies, both large and small, working with them every step of the way to achieve a smooth, fast and successful set-up of their operations in Ireland. IDA Ireland’s services to clients are free of charge and confidential and we currently support over 1,600 client companies with operations in Ireland.

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PurposeFused: Coaching and Advisory for Impact. We use purpose to unlock people’s potential to enrich their wellbeing, inspire their performance and deliver life-changing impact.

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The mission of Raphael House is to help at-risk families achieve stable housing and financial independence while strengthening family bonds and personal dignity. Since 1971, Raphael House has been at the forefront of providing homeless and low-income families in the San Francisco Bay Area the personalized family-centered solutions they need to build brighter futures. Raphael House is a 100% privately funded and community-supported organization. Our success rate is unmatched: more than 85% of all Raphael House families go on to achieve long-term housing and financial stability.

Founded in 1863, our society joins people who share a connection with Scotland in a community and a bond of culture and benevolent purpose, the latter best expressed in our motto:

“OUR AIN ILLS HAE STRENGTH TO BEAR ANITHER’S AYE HAE HEART TO FEEL”

Relief to people with Scottish origins, who are in distress remains an important function for us. Additionally, the Society gives financial support to Scottish cultural organizations in Northern America, such as Bagpipe Bands, Fiddling Schools, Scottish Country Dancing, and other cultural artists and musicians. Lastly, the Society manages a robust scholarship fund for students studying in Scotland or Northern California.

The Saint Andrew’s Society of San Francisco hosts many events each year, including an Annual Banquet and Ball (December) and a Burns Supper (Black tie event in January). We invite everyone who is interested to learn more and celebrate Scottish culture to join us! You can learn more on our website. [Enter link www.saintandrewssocietysf.org]

Shartsis Friese is designed to provide premium quality legal work, but with more personal service, lower billing rates, and more efficient staffing than larger firms. We have achieved excellent results for our clients in major local, national, and international litigation; we provide world-renowned representation of investment managers and hedge funds; we handle real estate transactions around the United States for many of the most dynamic companies in the country; we represent major business figures in managing their personal wealth and estates; and we counsel a wide variety of public and private companies and individuals in business, securities, and intellectual property transactions.

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Synergy never applies a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach to furnished housing, because we believe each of our guests deserves individual attention. We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled end-to-end accommodation solutions tailored to meet specific client objectives. From strategic, on-the-ground partnerships to superior customer service and cutting-edge technology, our restless and resilient teams will stop at nothing to ensure our guests and clients receive a remarkable experience from day one.

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Willow on the Green also offers Free Tastings Every Weekend! Every Saturday and Sunday come by the store to try out some exciting flavors and tastes from Willow’s cheese collection. Every week is tailored to a theme to educate on the many styles Willow has to offer.

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