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Club Level Feature
Bartlett & Company Inc. — Over 75 Years of Global Service
In a globe-straddling twist on the family-owned regional agency, UK-owned Bartlett & Co. Inc., operated by second- and third-generation insurance professionals, combines a unique international footprint and a focus on niche markets to create a formidable and fast-growing business that's more than equal to the task of competing with big brokers for business.
The firm was started in 1940 by Fred Bartlett in the English city of Bradford. Unable to join the Royal Air Force due to poor eyesight, he worked in a coal pit to help keep British industry going during the war, and later joined the Auxiliary Fire Service— all while running the business. The brokerage is now led by Michael Bartlett (Fred's son) and his two sons, Richard and Andrew, from group headquarters in Leeds, England. Under Michael's leadership the business has grown from a regional insurance broker in the UK to a much larger player, with over 120 employees that manage insurance programs in more than 40 countries from offices in Philadelphia, Leeds, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Sydney and Kampala, Uganda.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Brexit: Bridging the Gap »
Thursday, September 15, 2016 | 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Philadelphia
Once More Unto the Breach — Cybersecurity Trends and Initiatives »
Thursday, October 6, 2016 | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Cozen O’Connor, Philadelphia
British American Business Council Signature Annual Holiday Luncheon — Celebrating 25 Years of Success in the Region »
Thursday, December 8, 2016 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Ritz Carlton, Philadelphia
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EVENT RECAPS
2016 Summer International Networking Reception »
IFB2016 »
25th Anniversary: Connecting the Dots, Building Business & Strengthening Commercial Ties on Both Sides of the Atlantic »
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HUMAN INTEREST FEATURE
BABC of Greater Philadelphia: Planning for the Future — the Next 25 Years
Approximately five years ago we asked our members to complete a survey about the BABC. We feel it is time to re-engage members and expand the circle. Non-members are also invited to provide feedback. We need to know how we are doing. The questions are brief and quick to answer. Anonymity is optional. Five minutes of your time will help define the BABC of Greater Philadelphia's next 25 years of regional operations. Thank you in advance for helping us guarantee our future. The first 25 people to complete the survey will receive a special gift.
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NEW MEMBERS
The BABC of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to formally announce and welcome our newest members.
Club Level Member:
Pepper Hamilton LLP
James B. Jumper, Esq.
Partner
400 Berwyn Park
899 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
P: 610-640-7815
E: jumperj@pepperlaw.com
www.pepperlaw.com
Corporate Member:
Cozen O'Connor
Lori Scheetz
Directory of Marketing
One Liberty Place
1650 Market Street
Suite 2800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
P: 215-665-2000
E: lscheetz@cozen.com
www.cozen.com
Individual Members:
Jon Kirchner
Jason Walker
Regional Government Partner:
Tony Ceballos
Director
Philadelphia US Export Assistance Center
US Department of Commerce
US Commercial Service
1617 JFK Blvd.
Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19106
P: 215-597-7141
F: 215-597-6123
E: antonio.ceballos@trade.gov
www.export.gov
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MIND THE GAP
The first modern Olympics were held in London in 1908. The 1908 London Games had 110 events and hosted 2,008 athletes from 22 different countries. The 1908 Games spanned over six months from, April to October. It was also the first time water events were included in a swimming pool. Flash forward 104 years, the 2012 London Games had 302 events and hosted 10,568 athletes from 204 different countries. In addition to 1908 and 2012, London hosted the 1948 Olympics.
The expansion of the Games is incredible. In a time where the world is changing, economically and socially, the Olympics bring people together from all countries and backgrounds. It celebrates pride in one’s nationality, while simultaneously appreciating the sacrifice and talents these athletes from around the world display over the course of weeks. At the British American Business Council, that is what we strive for: the expansion and fostering of relationships between business professionals in the US and the UK.
Trivia: What was the official medal count for the UK and the US athletes at the 2016 Rio Games?
The first person to email babc@greaterphilachamber.com with the correct answer will receive one complimentary ticket to our “Brexit: Bridging the Gap” event on September 15, 2016.
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