BABA's Mission

The purpose of the British-American Business Association is to encourage business cooperation between the United Kingdom and the United States, in particular by facilitating association among British and American members of the business community of the Greater Washington Area and by providing an effective organization in which members can work together to further their business interests.

The Membership

From airlines, aerospace, and technology firms to banks and hotels BABA's membership reflects the diverse economy of the region, including large US and UK corporations with operations in the Washington-Baltimore area, as well as many small and medium-sized enterprises.

Why join BABA?

Our members join for a variety of reasons. The primary reason is for business development. Networking is the key to business development.

Member Benefits

• As a member of the British-American Business Association you gain the benefits of the British-American Business Council, a transatlantic business network of more than 3500 companies in more than 23 major cities throughout North America and the UK.
• Introduction to British Embassy contacts through face-to-face meeting with industry specific sector person.
• Trade Information Service: Get your questions answered and identify potential clients, vendors and business partners offered by the London office of BritishAmerican Business Inc. to all BABC member companies.
• Online Membership Directory: Identify and develop business with clients, vendors and business partners in more than 23 cities.
• Promote your company to other BABC chapter members companies throughout North America and the UK, by hyper-linking your listing on the BABC Online Membership Directory to your own site and through banner ads on the BABC web site.
• Evening programs featuring a broad range of high-level speakers.
• Seminars on specialized topics such as: Immigration law, Transatlantic anti corruption issues, Defense and Homeland Security issues, and energy and environment issues.
• Social events such as: golf tournaments, Pub Nights, and black-tie Dinners.
• J-1 Visa Program: Bring qualified employees into the Unites States for training and work experience, in a smooth, swift, and cost-effective way.
• Expand your business network in some 23 cities by participating in the BABC's six-monthly conferences, which bring together leaders and members of all the chapters of the BABC.
• Quarterly Association "Newsletter."
• Joint programs with other local bilateral associations.
• Annual "Membership Directory & Resource Guide."
• Online Member Perks Directory - offer and receive discount benefits from members to members. 

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