British-American Business Association

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

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

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

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

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

Eexciting upcoming British-themed trivia night open to alumni of all UK universities. ? Date:?Monday, December 2 Time:?Doors at 6pm, with trivia beginning at 7:30 (until ~10pm) Location:?Crown & Crow, 1317 14th St NW? Info:?Please join us for a night off British-themed trivia, banter, and friendly competition with old and new mates!? Pre-registration required so that you can be seated with your alma mater table and compete together in a rousing night of trivia! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/evzM_HCZ #DCEvents #EventsInDC #TriviaNight #Trivia #UK #WashingtonDC

Fairmont's Twenty-First Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! BABA CORPORATE MEMBER - Fairmont Washington, D.C. is pleased to announce its 21st annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s?Courtyard?beginning at 5:30pm on Tuesday, December 3.??Filled with tiny white lights and a shimmering Christmas tree, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden -?the perfect venue for holiday celebrations. Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and tasting holiday treats. All families will be entered to win prizes. A Master of Ceremonies and special guests will introduce Santa Claus as he makes his first appearance.?He will spend time listening to children’s Christmas wishes after the ceremony. Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public,?encourages all?guests to bring a gift for Horton’s Kids* -?such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18.?No reservations are necessary. Fairmont Washington, DC., Georgetown is located at 2401 M Street, NW Washington, DC To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/em4WJDDw #Georgetown #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #TreeLighting #Fairmont #London #Business #British #UK #UnitedKingdom?

BABA is pleased to announce our new Sponsoring Plus membership. It has all the great benefits of the Sponsoring level plus a half table at our epic Christmas luncheon. This never before offered membership level affords your organization greater overall visibility to the BABA community plus the opportunity to showcase your thought leadership through events and speaking engagements.? You can also receive coveted invitations to Embassy events and meetings with visiting diplomats.? Contact?[email protected]?today for details. For more info, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTqF8Jqr #BABAWashington #London #WashingtonDC #Business #AmericanBusinesses #BritishBusinesses #AssociationMembership #DC #ChamberOfCommerce #BusinessAssociation

The top 5 goods exported from the UK to the 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

Wine & Spies Blind Wine Tasting to Support Homeless Veterans! 7 Benefit, a Veteran non-profit, specializing in Spy theme Black Ties and unique events for over 13 years cordially invites you to our Spy Blind Wine Tasting and heavy appetizers to benefit Veterans Homelessness services in our DC Metro Area. Two retired CIA officers will curate this unique wine tasting experience and share their real-life stories from exotic locales around the world while enjoying a blind wine tasting of two sparkling, two Chardonnay, and two Pinot Noir. Can you guess which are Old World wines and which are New World wines? All are welcome to try so gather your family, friends, visitors, neighbors, partners etc... and join us! Must be 21. Our clandestine sommelier for the evening will remain encrypted, known only as DECANTER/1 aka “C/1”. C/1 lived and served around the world as a CIA officer. C/1 is an expert in relationship building, art of persuasion and will guide you through a blind tasting of old-world and new-world wines. Together you’ll assess and evaluate wine like a sommelier. Along the way enjoy front line stories of covert operations, evading nefarious villains and exciting mission!?Be sure to bring your burning questions about wine and espionage world! Whether you're a wine connoisseur or simply love intrigue, 7 Benefit Spy Blind Wine Tasting experience you will enjoy an unforgettable experience and simultaneously supporting Homeless Veterans in our Community. Heavy appetizers and desserts are included. Participation is tax deductible per IRS guidelines. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAw7XnRh #DCEvents #EventsInDC #BABAWashington #WashingtonDC #London #Business #British #UK #UnitedKingdom #Veterans #NonProfit #Spy #Espionage #CIA #BlackTie #WineTasting #Sommelier