🎉 2024 Year in Review! 🎉 What a fantastic year it's been for the British American Business Association! Here's a quick snapshot of our achievements: ✅ 35 events bringing together professionals across the US and UK ✅ 46 expert panelists sharing insights on key business topics ✅ 118 member organizations supporting our transatlantic mission ✅ 31 in-person events fostering face-to-face connections ✅ 4 virtual events making engagement accessible to all Thank you to everyone who made this year a success! We look forward to an even more exciting 2025! #BABA2024 #TransatlanticBusiness #YearInReview #UKUSBusiness #WashingtonDC
British-American Business Association
International Trade and Development
Washington, DC 1,325 followers
Fostering valuable UK-US trans-Atlantic business relationships for more than 30 years.
About us
Founded in 1987, the British-American Business Association (BABA) is the premier business forum for British and American companies, organizations, and business professionals in the US mid-Atlantic region. Through a variety of programs, BABA members exchange valuable information, establish networks, and pursue mutual business interests. From airlines, aerospace, and technology firms to banks and hotels, BABA's membership reflects the diverse economy of this region. Our membership includes large US and UK global corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises and individual members. BABA's diversity includes a range of industry-focused committees in such sectors as: Defense, Aerospace, Transportation, Security, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health, Trade and Small Business.
- Website
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http://www.babawashington.org
External link for British-American Business Association
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- Networking, Events & Programs, US-UK Trade & Investment issues, Business Development, Business and Policy briefings, Corporate visas; J1, and UK & US Government relations
Locations
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Primary
PO Box 16482
Washington, DC 20041, US
Employees at British-American Business Association
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Neil Agate
Seasoned Information Technology and Software Entrepreneur & Founder
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Eamonn Cooney
Board Director (2007-present), Past President (2016-2021) at The British-American Business Association
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Jeff Clegg
East Region International Tax Marketplace Leader at Deloitte Tax
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Stephanie Offerdahl
Strategic Marketing Communication, Customer Experience, Corporate Partnerships and Business Development
Updates
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What a dynamic and enriching discussion on the future of the US-UK special relationship and bilateral partnership in the wake of the 2024 elections. The British-American Business Association (BABA) extends its gratitude to this esteemed panel - Marjorie Chorlins, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Ambassador Philip Reeker, Partner, Albright Stonebridge Group; Brendan Reilly, Managing Director, Barclays; and BABA President Chris Fetzer, Partner, Dentons - as well as to our BMW of North America hosts. Thanks too to Zach Helzer, Leslie Haymon, Astrid Ruggeri, Breon Wells, Audrae E., LeeAnn Petersen, Sara Blanco and Courtney Oldham - and all of those who attended. We look forward to continued discussions in the new year!
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Today BABA is thankful for our members, our staff, our leaders, our volunteers, and our British Embassy Washington partners. We look forward to seeing all of you on December 13th for our biggest bash of the year, our annual Christmas Luncheon. Tickets are still available at https://lnkd.in/e6p8GKDj!
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The chart below shows the top 5 products imported to the UK from United States, by value, in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2024. Join BABA today and enjoy exclusive benefits: https://lnkd.in/eSR9J-mF #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #London #Business #British #UK #UnitedKingdom #USUKTrade #Economics #BilateralTrade
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Join BABA for the best Christmas party in town! BABA's 28th Annual Gala Christmas Luncheon. Special thanks to our sponsors: British Airways Lockheed Martin INDIGO DNA CORPORATION Airbus Westinghouse Electric Company For more information on the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/e68BzfF9 #BABAWashington #Christmas #ChristmasParty #WashingtonDC #London #Business #Gala #DC #EventsInDC #DCEvents
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A month ago today, with a wee bit of news in-between, the British-American Business Association delved into Corporate Sustainability & Investing. Our brilliant panel -- moderated by Oladipo Okusaga’s Head of Energy, Climate and Programme Management (USA) with the British Embassy Washington, and including the American University - Kogod School of Business' Dr. Julie Anderson, Halcyon Venture Partners’ Kate Goodall, Brown Advisory's Sarah Yang -- covered the differing US / UK views on ESG, transition finance, impact investing, and the future of sustainability no matter the political winds in Washington. It was a sophisticated, lively discussion with special thanks to our speakers, attendees, and Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP host! #sustainableinvesting #impactinvesting #esg #riskmanagement #corporategovernance #investing #greenfinance #transatlantic
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The chart below shows the top 5 products exported from the UK to the United States by value, in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2024. Join BABA today and enjoy exclusive benefits: https://lnkd.in/eSR9J-mF #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #London #Business #British #UK #UnitedKingdom #USUKTrade #Economics #BilateralTrade
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Santa Returns to his Suite at Fairmont Washington, D.C. In preparation for Santa’s arrival, Fairmont’s official elves have been busy transforming his suite into a stunningly whimsical winter wonderland. Exquisitely decorated trees will twinkle along with a host of enchanting details, from an elegant, dining table, set with places for Santa and his special guests. Garfield, Winnie the Pooh, Elsa, Skye, Peppa Pig, Sponge Bob, Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter are just a few of his friends. For more information about the event, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebAp78qa #EventsInDC #DCEvents #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #Georgetown #SantaClause #Christmas #Santa
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The Energy & Environment Committee (E&E) of the British-American Business Association of Washington, DC (BABA) was formed in 2007 to focus on the policy issues and business opportunities presented to British and American member businesses arising from the energy and environmental challenges that face both nations and the world. Since its formation, the committee has developed forums specifically dedicated to addressing energy and environment matters. Learn more about this committee here: https://lnkd.in/eW95mGcv #BABAWashington #Energy #Environment #WashingtonDC #London #Business #Policy #British #AmericanBusiness #BritishBusiness
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The top 5 goods imported to the UK from United States in the four quarters to the end of Q2 2024 were as follows. Join BABA today and enjoy exclusive benefits: https://lnkd.in/eSR9J-mF #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #London #Business #British #UK #UnitedKingdom #USUKTrade #Economics #BilateralTrade