Corporate Membership - BABC

Corporate Membership

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(For businesses up to 20 or more employees in Northern California)

Corporate membership is specifically designed for small to midsized companies that are looking for the ability to promote their business, access networks and influence the agenda. Membership is $2,200 annually.

This membership offers an extended 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.

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$2,200 Annually

Corporate Membership Benefits:

Connections & Referrals:

Membership Accounts for up to 20 representatives (to attend BABC events at the membership rate).
Access to the BABC Member Directory for all representatives.
Your company featured in the Online Member Directory, searchable by keyword, category or company name
Ability to request personal introductions and referrals.

Events:

Invitation to exclusive and special events
Ability to purchase multiple tables to the BABC Annual Christmas Lunch!
Ability to sponsor pre-planned BABC Events at member discounted sponsorship rates.
Ability to purchase a table at the BABC Annual Economic Lunch.
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 25 other major business centers throughout North America and the UK.*Event must fit in with the pre-planned Events Calendar and be approved by the Events Committee.

Digital/Brand Exposure:

Introduction to the BABC Community via the Newsletter. Company logo, link & 150 word description.
New member (or renewal) announcement posted to BABC’s Social Media channels.
Logo in the Corporate Members rotator box on the homepage of the BABC website.
Listing on the “Our Members” web page of the BABC Website. Company logo, link & 150 word description.
Opportunity to promote your company’s publications up to 4 times per year in the monthly newsletter. Must be deemed appropriate by BABC Office.
Promote your job vacancies on the BABC Job Board (and newsletter).
Ability to offer exclusive discounts and member to member offers.

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.

CORPORATE MEMBERS

Hotel Adagio offers modern and stylish guest rooms in downtown San Francisco. Beautiful Spanish colonial revival architecture mixed with an upscale, contemporary design creates a unique arrival experience, accentuated by one of the city’s hottest craft cocktail bars, The Mortimer. Unparalleled city views await from the Samuel Suite Terrace, available for elevated stays or private events. Bridging the gap between classic and new, historic and modern, and style and comfort, Hotel Adagio is one of the most unique pet-friendly boutique hotels in San Francisco.

Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland, founded in 1936. In summer 2022, Aer Lingus will operate over 100 routes, flying to over 71 direct routes and to 62 destinations from Ireland to the UK and Europe.

The airline will operate 16 transatlantic routes from North America the Caribbean to Dublin and Manchester UK. Aer Lingus is a 4-Star airline, awarded by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation.

Aer Lingus is a member of International Airlines Group (IAG), one of the world’s largest airline groups. For more info, visit www.aerlingus.com

Beach Financial Group (BFG) is a one-stop shop for BABC members seeking commercial and personal insurance, individual life and health insurance, group benefits and financial planning services. BFG is privately-owned and independent, meaning they access dozens of different insurance carriers and partners on your behalf. BFG believes that everyone has different insurance needs and will consult with you to create, develop, and tailor a program matched to your requirements. Originally founded over 10 years ago by UK expat, Adam Beach, the business is well suited to assisting expats and businesses with foreign connections in navigating complexities of the US insurance market. We are proud to support the BABC and count a number of members as current customers.

Please contact BFG to discuss your requirements:

Joe Power, joe@beachfinancialgroup.com.

B ird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organizations being changed by technology and the digital world. With over 1400 lawyers in 30 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Africa and North America, we’re ready to help you wherever you are in the world.

Our San Francisco representative office provides US businesses with a full suite of legal services and advice related to matters in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, including international expansion and investments outside the US, intellectual property, disputes, data privacy, venture capital transactions, cross-border M&A, HR issues, complex restructuring and transformational projects and coordinated multi-jurisdictional services. Our on the ground presence and convenient base in the Pacific Time Zone allows us to be closer to our US clients, to help you navigate your legal requirements outside the US and meet your strategic objectives for doing business internationally.

Top Ten U.S. Public Accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA), with more than 120 locations across the United States is an independent legal entity, is a founding member of CLA Global, an international organization of independent accounting and advisory firms.

On June 30, 2022, Evelyn Partners, the UK’s leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, and CLA, the 8th largest accountancy firm in the United States, announced the formation of a new multinational organization — CLA Global Limited (CLA Global) — of which CLA and Evelyn Partners are founding members. Together, Evelyn Partners and CLA serve more than 10,000 international clients operating in over 100 countries. Being a part of this network of independent firms enables us to provide a holistic international service to our clients.

Why does CoinZoom love blockchain? Because anyone can send money around the world instantly, for free – no fees, no expensive exchange rates, no cash-pick-ups. ZoomMe, CoinZoom’s unique international peer-to-peer payment system, is part of its cash-to-crypto ecosystem for customers in almost 200 countries, allowing them to deposit and send cash or crypto, around the globe instantly for free – saving millions of dollars in remittance fees. Whether it’s across the room or across continents, what you send is what they get.

The CoinZoom team has extensive global exchange and trading experience with proven capabilities of designing, building, and operating a global financial services company. Our decades of experience in building financial technology companies is as equally important as ensuring our customers’ funds and information are safe and secure.

CommVersion provides 24/7 live text chat operators on your website. These online receptionists pop up on your website and they use friendly pre scripted text responses, approved by you, to answer questions that lead to between 36% and 76% more leads from your website. These friendly chats lead to happier website users, lower bounce rates, longer dwell time on your site and increased SEO. It reduces the amount of inbound phone calls increases customer service ratings it makes it easier for clients to understand, buy or use your services

There are no set up fees and no minimum term contracts, you simply pay per lead or if you are customer service focused you can pay per chat.

If you want to convert more of your website visitors into qualified leads or if you want to use 24/7 live text chat to handle your customer services then sign up to CommVersion today.

Currencies Direct has been committed to making money transfer better since 1996. During this time the group has helped hundreds of thousands of customers save time, hassle and money when moving money abroad.

Currencies Direct deliver an exceptional service but with a personal, friendly approach. They’ve won the MoneyAge ‘Money Transfer Provider of the Year’ award four times and have an Excellent rating on Trustpilot, with thousands of five-star reviews.

In addition to benefiting from competitive exchange rates and no transfer fees, Currencies Direct’s customers also have access for a range of services which can help them get the most for their money.

Once you register with Currencies Direct, you’ll get a dedicated account manager – your very own currency expert there to give you guidance on market movements and the options available to you.

You can talk to your account manager over the phone or make transfers 24/7 online or via their app.

The Financial Times (FT) is one of the world’s leading news organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. The FT provides a broad range of essential services, including news, comment, data and analysis, to a growing audience of internationally minded professionals.

The FT group comprises the FT newspaper and FT.com, Financial Publishing, FT Chinese, FT Labs, Medley Global Advisors (MGA), ExecSense and the New York Institute of Finance.

Find out more about the FT and other companies within the FT Group.

Florin Pensions LLC is a US based investment advisory firm specialising in providing UK pension transfer and investment advice to people in the US with UK pensions. With only British expatriate advisers working at Florin, we are well placed to help our clients make sense of their UK pensions and provide local advice on how to manage them before and during retirement. As part of our service, Florin provides a complimentary review of a person’s existing UK pension(s) to provide a better understanding of it and determine whether a pension transfer could be of benefit. Florin is headquartered in San Francisco, but has advisers also located in New York and Florida. For further information on Florin’s services, please contact Charles Cockerton, Director.ccockerton@florinpensions.com

Frias Agency, established in 2006, is an award-winning experiential agency offering full-service events and marketing support, specializing in the media, sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors. We excel in creating dynamic, interactive experiences for brand storytelling, enhancing visibility, customer engagement, and loyalty. Our services extend to web design, SEO, social media, email marketing, and print collateral.

Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.3 billion and operates 57 offices across the United States with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees.

Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment, or innovation.

Grant Thornton supports the kinds of policies that allow these companies to reach their full potential and is particularly qualified to serve clients in the middle market that face the challenges of growth and expansion. By fostering responsible entrepreneurship, Grant Thornton helps these organizations grow and fuel a thriving economy.

In the United States, Grant Thornton has been consistently recognized as an employer of choice, receiving honors and awards such as the following:

“Best Places to Work” (Crain’s Chicago Business, 2013)
“Best Accounting Firms to Work For” and “Accounting 50” (Vault.com, 2011–15)
Working Mother’s “Best Companies” (2006–14)

We specialize in the laws related to the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages. We can address your needs in licensing and qualification, business and marketing practices, and represent you before federal and state agencies that regulate alcoholic beverages. We also act as special counsel in transactions involving licensees as well as in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings that may affect alcoholic beverage license privileges.

We are well-versed in the statutes, rules and policies that apply to alcoholic beverage business operations in all fifty states. We keep our clients up to date with significant legal developments affecting the alcoholic beverage industry. We work with legislators and industry members to improve state and federal alcoholic beverage laws.

At Inspire Business Law Group, PC we pride ourselves on developing a unique relationship with each client, we take the time to thoroughly understand our clients’ industry and its drivers, and proactively develop a legal approach to meet their business and legal objectives.

We strive to work collaboratively with your company to implement your legal objectives both efficiently and cost-effectively allowing your business to move forward. We creatively resolve your legal issues and overcome obstacles to enable your company to reach its corporate goals.

Through our access to a network of selected advisers familiar with the local market, we also help our clients to succeed in their business endeavors in Silicon Valley and California. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified in our ability to communicate effectively, to operate as a partner in your success, and to develop and execute the road map to meet your goals.

A Hotel With a Heart

The LEED® EBOM Gold Certified InterContinental San Francisco Hotel, a graceful tower of translucent cool-blue, soars 32 stories above the vibrant South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood of San Francisco, and is among the city’s most admired landmarks.

Located directly adjacent to the Moscone West Convention Center, the InterContinental San Francisco occupies a strategic location for both business and leisure in one of America’s most dynamic and beloved city. While its convenience for business travelers is unrivaled, this luxury hotel is also within easy walking distance of Union Square, premium shopping areas, a diverse collection of trendy and upscale restaurants and bars, and a number of major San Francisco tourist attractions.

The InterContinental San Francisco Hotel offers 556 guest rooms (all non-smoking), including 14 suites; a total of 43,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space with 2 ballrooms and 21 meeting rooms; fitness center with indoor lap pool; and a restaurant that has garnered the Michelin star for 11 years consecutively.

Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers is the Bay Area’s hottest party band, playing covers of dance hits from the 70s to today. Every song has been chosen to get your feet twitching. Every song is delivered with high energy. Every song will leave you wanting more.

Whether your guests like Don’t Stop Believin’ and September, or Uptown Funk and Blinding Lights, we’ll get them moving. Whether they’re Guns ‘n’ Roses and The Killers fans, or Dua Lipa and Lizzo afficionados, we’ll get them grooving.

You’ll love the energy, the performance, and the delivery. And, oh, that song list!

We’re available for all parties, whether corporate or private, conferences or birthdays, weddings or divorces. Whatever the occasion, we’ll get you dancing and give you a night to remember!

You loved us at the last BABC Christmas After Party in 2019, so we’ll be back for the 2022 After Party.

Oh, and our lead guitarist just happens to be BABC Chairman, Steve Wares!

Contact Miss Moneypenny and let’s rock your event!

415-450-1316

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Jane Blonde and the Goldfingers – Promo

KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 143 countries and territories and has more than 265,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.

Lewis & Llewellyn is a San Francisco-based boutique law firm that delivers aggressive and efficient representation to its clients. Led by founding partners Marc Lewis and Paul Llewellyn, the firm focuses exclusively on civil litigation. It handles litigation matters ranging from “bet the company” litigation to discrete issues and disputes. The firm has been named by the Daily Journal one of the top boutique law firms in California, and by The National Law Journal as one of the country’s “Elite Boutiques.” Corporate LiveWire recently selected the firm as the “Best in Civil Litigation – North America” describing it as an “international litigation powerhouse.”

Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help businesses and individuals who are navigating change to find a more positive future.

Our collaborative, creative and commercial lawyers focus on our clients’ next steps, starting with today’s challenges, but growing success and impact for tomorrow. We understand what today’s individuals and enterprises need to do to stay ahead and that’s what we deliver, every time.

As a firm of over 450 people, we offer the full spectrum of legal services, advising clients across the UK and internationally. Underpinning our legal work is a strong commitment to promoting sustainable business practices.

As people, as lawyers and as an organisation, we have a key role to play in the transition to a green economy. Through our client work, pro-bono work and community partnerships, we are driving positive change. We focus on work that delivers a sustainable economy that reflects who we are, how we do things and our core values.

Michelmores is proud to promote an agile working business model, allowing us to provide the best client service, support inclusion and well-being.

Osborne Clarke is a leading transatlantic European law firm known for its expertise in serving high-growth, sector-focused brands and globally established market leaders in the US. With a presence in the US since 2000, the firm marks its 275th year in business in 2023. Osborne Clarke has been advising US clients at every stage of their international growth lifecycle – from global expansion issues through to advice on opportunities and challenges US companies may face internationally. The OC US Team stands as a time zone-friendly connection for US clients’ legal matters spanning Europe and Asia, where expert lawyers can offer advice on company’s cross-border needs. Osborne Clarke offers comprehensive solutions for businesses’ needs, drawing on extensive experience in various fields from Global Compliance and Contracts, International HR, Data & Technology, Transaction Support, International Expansion & Growth to Dispute Resolution, IP & Patent Support, Real Estate, Finance & Banking and Global Tax.

At Preferred Bank, we truly believe we are The Preferred Way to Bank. Since 1991, Preferred Bank has served the financial needs of its valued customers and communities. Our Headquarters office is located in Downtown Los Angeles, along with multiple full-service branch banking offices in California ( 2 branches in San Francisco),Houston and New York. Preferred Bank offers personalized banking options to both consumers and businesses. Our team of banking professionals offer a line of banking products and services in addition to commercial, international and real estate lending solutions. We can give you the personalized one-on-one service that you are looking for and is often lacking in today’s big banks.

Providentia is a a next-generation tech law firm based in Silicon Valley. We practice at the intersection of law and technology.

Providentia counsels startup, growth and public companies on commercial & corporate law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.

We solve the in-house legal dilemma of how to do more for less by providing very high-quality legal services in an innovative, transformative, and competitive manner.

Providentia’s dual model of outside counsel and secondment programs attracts top attorney talent and provides lower legal costs to clients. Our model, and our focus on relationship building and growth enablement, distinguish us from both traditional law firms and legal staffing agencies.

Imagine the power of 180,000 people with a common purpose – building relationships that create value for you and your business. This is PwC. Every day, our people work with you to build the value you are looking for.

We’ll start by getting to know you. Our tailored solutions will help you meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the US market, and beyond.

We offer a global perspective and in-depth knowledge of local, state and US issues and focus on audit and assurance, tax, and consulting services . In the US, PwC concentrates on 16 key industries, providing targeted services including – but not limited to – human resources, deals, forensics, and consulting services . We help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities.

Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. Let us apply our world-class capabilities to your business goals.

We have been leading experts in individually tailored safari holidays to Africa since 1983. We use a very wide range of accommodation options and safari providers, from luxurious safari lodges to more adventurous tented camps, and our ability to do this is based entirely on our extremely in-depth knowledge of the regions in which we specialise, and of the safari industry in general.

In addition to dedicated ‘wildlife safaris’, we also specialise in more general self-drive holidays through South Africa and Namibia, as well as beach holidays to wonderful places such Mauritius, Mozambique, Zanzibar and The Seychelles. It is easily possible to combine a wildlife safari with a variety other interests. We genuinely tailor-make each holiday, starting with a ‘blank canvas’ and finding out what your requirements are and what is going to suit you.

As we offer such a wide range of holiday options across fourteen very different countries, our customers vary enormously in age, interests and requirements. Couples, single travellers, families or groups of friends, honeymooners and photographers all travel with us, from not just the UK, where we are based, but from across Europe, North America and further afield.

Spott, Lucey & Wall is a boutique CPA firm providing a full range of taxation and attestation services. We have over 40 years of experience assisting our domestic and international business and individual clients manage their demanding cross border transactions and compliance requirements. We offer our clients extensive technical skills and resources to provide solutions to complex business issues. Our professional staff all have the extensive academic background and rigorous training necessary to provide tax and consulting services to help our clients succeed.

Our core clients are foreign corporations investing in or owning U.S. businesses, foreign citizens working in the United States, as well as U.S. citizens and residents living and working abroad.

Your business is your most important asset, yet growing it often seems an insurmountable challenge. It’s not simply a matter of calling in external advisors, but a journey of self-development, growth and redefinition. At Stellar Consulting, each team member is or has been a business owner, and understands the challenges a business faces as it grows. This gives them the empathy to help clients on their journey, no matter how long or hard it may be.

Stellar’s mission is simple: to help business owners and leaders improve their business asset. Recognizing that an advisory focus alone may struggle to achieve this, Stellar prioritizes both the coaching and mentoring of business leaders. This hybrid approach ensures business leaders are capable of moving forward with the business as it grows.

Timothy Oulton is a premium British furniture and lifestyle brand named after its founder and creative director. Profoundly influenced by his love of antiques, Tim Oulton has created an authentic, energetic brand dedicated to traditional hand-craftsmanship, rooted in British heritage and driven by innovation. Classic designs are reinvented with a daring, modern twist for a niche, storied collection inspired by the past but relevant for today. Timothy Oulton has over 30 retail galleries worldwide including New York, Hong Kong and in Harrods, London. The brand’s portfolio includes furniture, lighting, home accessories, premium bedding, bags, kitchens and vintage one-off pieces.

More than a law firm, Venable LLP is a network of trusted advisors serving businesses, organizations, and individuals in many of the most important aspects of their work.

Our professionals immerse themselves in our clients’ work to fully understand their biggest opportunities and challenges while helping them navigate an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment. Today, with more than 850 professionals delivering services around the world, we’re helping our clients connect quickly and effectively to the experience, insights, and advice they need to achieve their most pressing objectives.

Cultivated over more than 100 years, Venable’s capabilities span virtually every industry and all areas of regulatory and government affairs, corporate and business law, intellectual property, and complex litigation. Many of our professionals are former regulators, senior government staffers, state attorneys general, and members of Congress—bringing an invaluable depth of experience to our firm.

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