British American Business Council (BABC) Orange County

Orange County Soccer Club Home Game
2021-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-02 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
HOME VS Phoenix Rising FC
https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2021schedule

OC Fashion Week -
2021-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Aston Martin Newport Beach, 7776 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, United States
NEWPORT BEACH, CA —
If there was ever a time for seizing a moment of glory in dynamic cars, fierce fashion, a mogul of mavens, influencers, and fashion designers, the Red Carpet Awards of OC Fashion Week® brilliantly takes the lead. This upcoming Sat., Oct. 9, Aston Martin Newport Beach’s innovative showroom located in Crystal Cove and their breathtaking vehicles make waves in true 007 style serving as host of the event, highlighting some of the most iconic A-list affluentials in the retail industry.

Aston Martin Newport Beach announced its “Fast-pass for Four” promotion, which begins this Friday and features a test drive incentive of its all-new luxury SUV, the DBX. Guests are invited to visit Aston Martin Newport Beach, home to the most exclusive Aston Martin models in the world, and test drive the DBX to receive four premium tickets to the OC Fashion Week® Red Carpet Awards.

Guest can register at ocfashionweek.com to sign up to win four passes to the Front Rows of the Red Carpet Awards on Sat., Oct. 9. 6-8pm, 2021. One lucky winner will be entered to win the premiere of the first Aston Martin Newport Beach Golf bag to ‘seize the day’ on the golf course presented by Orca Golf.

Last year’s winners featured rising stars and social media tastemakers who have made profound contributions to the fashion community. OC Fashion Week’s bi-annual runway is inspired by a One World Symposium for the future of change, innovation, and disruptive speakers whose community endeavors and influence unite a one world vision.

New this year, Kanye West’s coveted award-winning shoe designer, Steven Smith, brings his history of iconic shoemaking to the forefront, with a special keynote guest speaking engagement presented by Classic Gentlemen Inc. The evening is hosted by Dr. Patricia A. Wallace, owner of Pelvic Health and Wellness as MC and official sponsor of OC Fashion Week® Inner Beauty Awareness Campaign.
This much-anticipated event is perfect all our 007 men and Bond girls as well. “As the official Fit4theFly Sponsor of OC Fashion Week, I am extremely excited to celebrate this 2nd Annual red carpet event themed ‘Carpe Diem-Seize the Day,’” Dr. Patricia Wallace said. “My personal motto is ‘Make Every Moment Count’ and I believe we should all live our best lives in our best bodies. Being a strong woman, doctor, mother, business owner, and hot yoga instructor, I fully embrace the New Bond Girl. Strong is the New Beautiful. Just call me T. —Dr. T.”

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oc-fashion-week-red-carpet-awards-presented-by-aston-martin-newport-beach-tickets-174022665477

Willie Holmes
Project Manager
OC Fashion Week®
Direct Line 1-714-853-8093
Runway 1-949-287-2002
Welcome to OC Fashion Week Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeul1qCWJvE

Be exposed in Fashion Capitals, but be Discovered and shopped in the most coveted luxury retail buyer’s market in the world OC Fashion Week® direct to consumer.

www.ocfashionweek.com

Emerging Powers and the World Trading System with Professor Gregory Shaffer
2021-10-07 17:30 - 20:00
Presented by our community partners:
World Affairs Council of Orange County
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"First Thursday" Networking - Beers, Business and Banter
2021-10-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Olde Ship, 709 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA, 92832, United States
First Thursday
is a series of free monthly networking events.
October 7th will be at The Olde Ship in Fullerton! See you there!

The Future of Work Part II: Uncovering New Talent & Re-skilling for a New World
2021-10-07 08:00 - 09:00
The Future of Work Part II: Uncovering New Talent & Re-skilling for a New World

It’s clear that the pressures of the pandemic have only accelerated the arrival of the future of work. The accelerating pace of adopting new technologies will continue unabated, and has become a high priority for business leaders looking to stay ahead of the competition. Meanwhile many companies are undergoing pivotal transformations – making rapid changes to their locations, value propositions, and the shape and size of their workforce.
With the dual pressures of technology adoption and disruptions brought on by the pandemic, the core human capital skills needed to succeed in business will look drastically different in the next five years.
BAB brings together a panel of business leaders to explore the oncoming changes to the talent landscape, the evolving in-demand skills for your company to succeed in the future of work, and innovative approaches to stay ahead in the race for the best talent.
The discussion will cover:

The urgency to upskill your workforces for this new world, and uncovering emerging, untapped talent from underserved communities. Inequality will undoubtedly be compounded by the forces of the pandemic in tandem with the challenges of accelerated technology adoption. How can recruitment and workforce development strategies help address this?
Related challenges in promoting employee well-being and productivity; how to create a sense of community, connection and belonging among your workforce through digital tools and despite a locationally distributed workforce.

Event Details

Date

Thursday, October 7th

Time
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm BST

Platform

Zoom

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Meet the Speakers

Erdin Beshimov
Senior Director, MIT Open Learning &
Lecturer, MIT
To learn more about Erdin, click here.

Andy Dillow (Moderator)
CEO
The Intern Group
To learn more about Andy, click here.

Leena Nair
Chief Human Resources Officer
Unilever
To learn more about Leena, click here.

Kathryn Parsons
Founder and Co-CEO
Decoded
To learn more about Kathryn, click here.

Shankar Raman
Senior Director, Talent Management and Organization Alignment
Willis Towers Watson
To learn more about Shankar, click here.

BAB Accelerate Workshop for US Inbound Companies
2021-09-30 08:00 - 10:00
The BAB Accelerate Workshop for US inbound companies will offer a unique opportunity for attendees to gain hands on, practical knowledge for expanding and growing their business in the US. Formatted as a multipart workshop, there will be a variety of sessions across 2 days, each led by industry experts to allow attendees to take a deep dive into the granular details of what it takes to expand your business across the pond. Each session will offer concrete takeaways and actionable to do items.
Workshop Sessions:

Marketing/Branding/Communications
Legal Considerations for Doing Business in the US
Talent: Acquisition & Management
Personal Tax Planning
Growth and Finance

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AACC & BABC Northern California- 10th Annual Summer Golf Scramble
2021-09-30
The Australian American Chamber of Commerce and the British American Business Council Northern California
are pleased to announce the 10th Annual Summer Golf Scramble will be held on Thursday, September 30th, 2021. This fun tournament, returning to the Presidio Golf Course, offers companies an opportunity to enjoy a unique way to entertain clients and employees, participate with the Bay Area international business communities as well as support the efforts of the International Chambers of Commerce.Ticket price includes: range time/balls, golf cart, 18 holes of golf, on-course games, lunch, competitions and trivia questions throughout the course. Dinner also included
This event regularly sells out quickly so don’t delay in purchasing your Tickets or Foursomes.
http://babc.chambermaster.com/events/details/aacc-babc-10th-annual-summer-golf-scramble-aaccbabcgolf-4768

Power of Purpose featuring Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines & Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic
2021-09-29 08:00 - 09:00
BritishAmerican Business is delighted to welcome you back to our Power of Purpose Series. In a conversation moderated by MaryLee Sachs, US CEO, Brandpie, Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines and Shai Weiss, CEO, Virgin Atlantic will share the role of Purpose in building and enhancing levels of engagement and motivation, and ways to embed purpose within business organizations to build stronger connections with people and how sustainability is changing the airline industry.
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The STIR: Negotiate for What Matters
2021-09-28 08:00 - 09:00
The STIR: Negotiate for What Matters
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST | 4:00 – 5:30 PM BST

Fenders & Footy! A Classic Car Display and OCSC home game
2021-09-25 15:00 - 21:30 | Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
HOME VS Oakland Roots SC

https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2021schedule

On the Fly Travel Update: PHL/LHR & The World
2021-09-22 08:00 - 09:00
On the Fly Travel Update: PHL/LHR & The World
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
Headline speakers, Chellie Cameron, CEO, Philadelphia International Airport and John Holland-Kaye, CEO London Heathrow will open the program, followed by a panel of experts from the travel, airline, and legal sectors. Speakers will review current regulations, as well as provide a preview of what we may be able to expect through the end of this year as our economies navigate the recovery process.

London Tech Week Presented by Community Partner, London & Partners
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-24
London Tech Week is an opportunity to bring the tech community together to forge connections and celebrate the positive impact of technology on our world. This year, the virtual festival will cover themes aimed to consolidate the conversation around global recovery and shine a light on the innovative technologies paving the way forward.
As co-founders of London Tech Week, London & Partners is working with Informa to curate the flagship events of the 2021 programme to best serve our client and partners. Contact us for more information including:

Supporting attendees to navigate the breadth of events taking place during London Tech Week including flagship events and fringe events
Categorising events according to their sectors to facilitate networking within a specific ecosystem
Outlining key information and highlighting high profile speakers for specific events

Contact us at ltw@londonandpartners.com to find out how your company can be involved and register for a free pass at https://londontechweek.com/

Best of British Brands Event
2021-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Aston Martin Newport Beach, 7776 East Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92657, United States
Best of British Brands Event
This is a showcase of British Brands combined with an evening of business networking.
British brands will have the opportunity to showcase their product or service to high level executives, BABC members and friends, Aston Martin clientele, and local and international government of officials in the beautiful setting of the Aston Martin dealership on Newport Beach’s coastline.
Light bites, wine tasting and spirits from various British owned companies will be available.
We are delighted to have the support of the UK Department for International Trade on
this event.
Register today!

BABC SF Member Happy Hour & Virtual Networking - September Edition
2021-09-16 16:00 - 17:30
It’s Time to Re-Connect!
The best thing about the BABC is its members, and we can’t wait to “see” you all again soon!
Join us our fun and engaging virtual networking session for our BABC Northern California members.
Feel free to come as you are, bring a beverage of your choice, and be ready to meet new people and connect with old friends!

Please join us at 4pm on Thursday, September 16th, 2021

Register to receive the Zoom details prior to the event.
We will send you your Zoom link on the day of the event.
As always, we are committed to helping our BABC Community. We have been promoting our members’ webinars and resources to help your businesses sustain and stay connected through this challenging time. This happy hour continues our series of virtual networking events to keep our members connected and in good spirits during this time.

A UK/US Discussion: Lessons from the Past and Joint Action on Pandemic Preparedness
2021-09-14 09:00 - 10:00
On behalf of the British Embassy Washington

and in participation with the

British-American Business Association

you are cordially invited to attend an upcoming virtual
VIP thought leadership event

A UK/US Discussion: Lessons from the Past and Joint Action on Pandemic Preparedness

DATE: Tuesday, September 14, 2021

TIME: 12:00 – 1:00pm EDT

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting

Registered attendees will receive a meeting invitation link via email 24 hours before the event.

As you well know, the COVID-19 pandemic has completely upended the international community. What isn’t well known is the critical role the US/UK scientific and research community played in the early days of the pandemic that led to the extraordinary discoveries of new life-saving diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. Yet, despite this progress, there is still uncertainty for what lies ahead both in this pandemic and what may come next.

By joining us for this special event, you will hear from world leading influencers in government, science, and business. These VIP speakers will discuss the critical role of US/UK research in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and describe ongoing efforts to distribute vaccines globally. Further, experts will share their perspectives on how the UK/US Joint Statement on Pandemic Preparedness and G7 commitment to future pandemic preparedness might be achieved through the 100 Days Mission.

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EVENT AGENDA

We’re inviting thought leaders like you to join us for this important discussion, because what happens next depends on all of us.

Speakers:

Sir Patrick Vallance, UK Government Chief Scientific Advisor
Dr. Eric Lander, The President’s Science Advisor and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
Pascal Soriot, Executive Director and CEO, AstraZeneca
Dr. Prahlad Singh, President and CEO, PerkinElmer
Dr. Rick Bright, SVP, Pandemic Prevention & Response, Health Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation

We understand your time is precious and deeply value your involvement in this program.

The STIR: Mind The Gender Gaps – Bridging Say, Pay & Stay Gaps
2021-09-14 08:00 - 09:00
The STIR: Mind The Gender Gaps – Bridging Say, Pay & Stay Gaps
While the transatlantic business community has made significant strides towards equalizing opportunities in the workplace, there is still much work to do to overcome the deeply entrenched gaps in opportunities for women. BritishAmerican Business brings together a panel of thought leaders to have an honest conversation on the gaps that still exist for women in the workplace today, and how we can bridge them. This includes:

The Pay Gap… How effective has legislation aimed to equalize pay for women, a long-standing issue?
The Say Gap… There is a relative lack of opportunities for women to speak publicly and take authoritative roles as a representative of the institutions they work for, which has wide-ranging repercussions on women’s careers;
The Age Gap… A candid look at the disparate experiences and varying challenges that women of different age groups have in the workplace— from millennials to seasoned executives in senior ranks.
The Stay Gap… What are effective policies for UK and USA employers to overcome the “Stay Gap” and encourage women to return to work after career breaks?

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Doing Business in the USA
2021-09-14 03:00 - 04:00
Doing Business in the USA
September 14, 2021
6:00 – 7:15 AM EST / 11:00 AM -12:15 PM BST
The British American Business Council North West, in partnership with the Department for International Trade North West, is inviting companies to join this webinar on practical tips and advice on doing business in the USA from experienced panel speakers. We will also hear from businesses who are experienced and have been successful in the USA market.
Delegates will hear from two panels of experts, hosted by Dr Frank Levene, of Blue Link Worldwide Inc & Blue Link UK:

Opportunities in the USA: for market information, tips, research, and planning
A Professional Approach to the USA: for practical advice on doing business in this growing market

We’ll also hear from DIT Export Champions Direct Access and Clarke Energy on their experiences working with US partners.

Orange County Soccer Club Home Game
2021-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
HOME VS Las Vegas Lights FC
https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2021schedule

Orange County Soccer Club Home Game
2021-09-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Home Game vs Paso Locomotive FC
https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2021schedule

"First Thursday" Networking - Beer, Business and Banter
2021-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Paddy’s Station Pub, 26701 Verdugo Street, Suite B, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, United States
First Thursday
is a series of free monthly networking events.
September 2nd will be at Paddy’s Station Pub.
Register today! See you there!

Business Travel: Resetting Expectations for a New Normal
2021-09-01 08:00 - 09:00
Business Travel: Resetting Expectations for a New Normal

It’s been more than a year since many business travelers have passed through an airport or conducted a business trip, and enough has changed to surprise even the most experienced business traveler.
As business travel returns, there are added stress points from what the business traveler experienced pre-COVID. We will address some of those stress points and discuss how a traveler’s expectations can best be managed. What is being done differently now versus 2019 and is there anything new that travelers should expect in the upcoming months?
Please join us for a robust discussion on how the traveler’s journey may look going forward and how we can do our best to set realistic expectations as business travel returns.

Key Questions this Session will address:

What is the most proficient way to maneuver through an airport and what efficiencies have the airports put in place?
Airport screening staff remain well below pre-crisis levels, especially in the United States. How are airport security teams handling this?
What steps have the airlines taken to help make the return of business travel less stressful? How are they addressing customer service issues while operating under normal staff levels?

Event Details

Date

Wednesday, September 1st

Time
11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm BST

Platform

Zoom

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Meet the Speakers

Dr. Paulo Alves, Global Medical Director Aviation Health, MedAire
Dr. Alves bio coming soon.

Marcel Fuchs, Managing Director, International Sales, United Airlines
To learn more about Marcel click here

Mario Ramirez, Supervisory Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
To learn more about Mario click here

Erika Weisbrod, Security Director, Intelligence & Assistance – Europe, North, West and Central Africa, International SOS
To learn more about Erika click here

John Rose, Chief Risk Officer, ALTOUR (Moderator)
To learn more about John click here

A Conversation With Royal Correspondent Victoria Murphy (Hosted by Community Partner, the BBS)
2021-08-31 08:00 - 17:00
A Conversation With Royal Correspondent Victoria Murphy (Hosted by Community Partner, the BBS)

This is a unique opportunity for members to speak directly with journalist Victoria Murphy who has been reporting on the British royal family since 2010. She has interviewed Prince Harry and travelled the world covering several royal tours. In March 2020, Victoria was one of only three journalists present to witness Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex carry out her final private solo engagement in Buckingham Palace before she and Prince Harry stepped back from royal life.
Queen: A Life In Pictures

More information about the book may be found here and here.

Brexit grace periods: what rules are changing and when?
2021-08-25 06:00 - 07:00
Brexit grace periods: what rules are changing and when?
August 25, 2021
9:00 – 10:00 AM EST / 2:00 – 3:00 PM BST
While the Brexit transition period ended on the 31 December, not all of the changes that affect businesses have taken place as of yet. Several grace periods have been introduced in order to give businesses more time to get up to speed with the new requirements and ensure they are in full compliance with the new regulations before they take effect. Join this webinar to find out more about the key changes coming up over the next six months that businesses need to be aware of.

Partner Event Webinar: Your Importance as a Company Leader in the CMMC Journey
2021-08-24 12:00 - 13:30
Partner Event Webinar: Your Importance as a Company Leader in the CMMC Journey
August 24, 2021
3:00 – 4:30 PM EST / 12:00 1:30 PM PST
This webinar will focus on the topics that company leaders should be considering in their roles. This will include right sizing cost optimized solutions, real world experiences of how the c-suite influences the CMMC culture in their organizations and we’ll hear from CEOs on their experiences in a panel discussion. We will also have the latest updates on CMMC and solutions for small and medium businesses.

Changes to Right to Work Checks: Business Immigration Update
2021-08-24 03:00 - 04:00
Changes to Right to Work Checks: Business Immigration Update
August 24, 2021
6:00 – 6:50 AM EST / 11:00 – 11:50 AM BST
The UK government has made a number of important updates recently relating to right to work checks, with further change set to take place from the 1 September 2021. This webinar will mainly focus on the recent changes to the way in which EU citizens prove their right to work in the UK following the closure of the EU Settlement Scheme to most applications on the 30 June. Employers will receive advice and guidance around key areas of concern such as what to do if you discover an employee has not applied to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Orange County Soccer Club Home Game
2021-08-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Home Game vs Tacoma Defiance
https://www.orangecountysoccer.com/2021schedule

Understanding the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Strategy
2021-08-17 17:00 - 19:30
August 17, 2021 | Webinar 5:00 – 7:30 pm PDT
Understanding the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Strategy
Procopio Partner Xaiofan (Frank) Yang and Otonomy CEO David Weber hold a fireside chat on IP strategy in this latest Procopio Life Sciences and Health Tech Entrepreneurs event.

WEBINAR RECORDING on the UK Economy and more..
2021-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
Don’t worry if you missed this special conversation with Emily Cloke, British Consul General in Los Angeles.
Moderator – Carlo Cavanga, Regional Director, Southwest U.S., The UK’s Department for International Trade
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A RECORDING OF THE WEBINAR
Featuring:
British Consul General, Emily Cloke
Emily Cloke is British Consul General in Los Angeles. She is the senior representative of the UK government in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. In this role, she promotes trade and investment, scientific cooperation, tackling climate change, creative and media collaborations and educational partnerships between the UK and the southwestern United States. She also oversees delivery of essential consular services to a 600,000-strong British resident community and British visitors.
Emily has a range of policy, commercial and international experience working for the British Government. Her recent roles include as Deputy CEO for the UK-Africa Investment Summit hosted by the Prime Minister in 2020, and as a senior leader in the Department for International Trade’s Sectors Group, overseeing export and investment promotion for industry sectors including aerospace, advanced manufacturing and education. She has worked overseas as Trade Director for the British Embassy Tehran, setting up and leading the UK’s trade section and strategy following the re-opening of the British Embassy in 2015, and as Head of Trade at the British Embassy Sweden. Her wider experience includes advising on the creation of the world’s first Green Investment Bank, and leading the Ministerial private office for the Minister of Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs/Minister for Women & Equalities. Emily started her career as a lawyer in the City of London and studied law at Cambridge University.
Her Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner, Kunal Khatri
Kunal Khatri is the UK’s Deputy HM Trade Commissioner for the USA, based at the British Consulate General in New York City. In this role he leads a cross-USA team to deliver new trade and investment opportunities across all economic sectors by helping UK firms export to and enter the market, and support US firms to invest into UK. Prior to this he spent five years at the British Embassy Beijing as the UK’s Minister-Counsellor & Director for Financial and Professional Services, and seven years at HM Treasury on financial services, international economics and as Ministerial speechwriter. Kunal has also worked at the World Bank, United Nations and The Economist Newspaper. Kunal graduated from Oxford University and the London School of Economics, and speaks fluent Mandarin.
Panellists include:
David L. Bahnsen Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group
David L. Bahnsen is the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a bi-coastal private wealth management firm with offices in Newport Beach, CA and New York City, managing over $2.7 billion in client assets. David is consistently named as one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron’s, Forbes, and the Financial Times (2013-2021). He brought The Bahnsen Group independent in early 2015 after eight years as a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley and seven years at UBS Financial Services. He is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business and is a regular contributor to National Review. David serves on the Board of Directors for the National Review Institute and is a founding Trustee for Pacifica Christian High School of Orange County. He is the author of several bestselling books including Crisis of Responsibility: Our Cultural Addiction to Blame and How You Can Cure It (2018), and The Case for Dividend Growth: Investing in a Post-Crisis World (2019). David’s true passions include anything related to USC football, the financial markets, politics, and reading. His ultimate passions are his wife of 20 years, Joleen, their children, Mitchell, Sadie, and Graham, and the life they’ve created together on both coasts.
Bern Gilbey, CEO, 11Health
Bernhard (Bern) has spent more than 20 years leading and growing businesses, most recently as CEO of 11 Health & Technologies, a med-tech company based in Orange County, CA. Having spent most of his career in the professional services sector, successfully building a global team as well as leading the turnaround of his firm’s fortunes in the mid-2000s, Bern switched to healthcare in 2018. As Chief Commercial Officer, Bern was responsible for 11 Health’s commercial strategy for its products and services. More recently as CEO, Bern has been focused on ensuring the delivery of its new generation of wearables, reframing the company’s proposition into the 11 Health Virtual HealthCare Ecosystem and building a strong team to enable the company to take advantage of its unique products and services solution.
Giovanna Forte, CEO of Forte Medical
Giovanna co-founded Forte Medical with her brother Dr Vincent Forte BA (Cantab), MBBS (Lond), MRCGP, MSc, DA., retired NHS GP. In 2010 their Peezy Mistream prototype won the East of England NHS Innovation Award and the UK Design Week Awards … where runners up were the Apple MacBook Air … and Microsoft. Forte Medical delivers Vincent’s now highly engineered evidence-based innovation Peezy Midstream to clinical settings in the UK and USA, where major GPO supply contracts are being set in place together with a granted HCPCS code. Peezy Midstream technology improves right-first-time diagnoses, infection control, patient safety and finances whilst reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, helping fight the growing crisis of AMR. New devices are in the pipeline to maximise efficacy of novel liquid biopsy early stage cancer tests.Giovanna drives company vision, growth, manufacture, regulatory matters, marketing, sales and distribution in the UK and USA. She is a regular speaker at industry events and delivers an annual lecture to Healthcare Innovation Masters Students at Imperial Business School London and Imperial College MedTech Design BioEngineering students.
Moderator:
Moderated by Greater Irvine Chamber President & CEO, Bryan Starr
Bryan Starr is president and CEO of the Greater Irvine Chamber, one of California’s largest chambers of commerce. He oversees the organization’s economic development and destination marketing divisions and the Irvine Chamber Education Foundation. Each of these areas has resulted in a significant positive economic impact for the community.
Under Starr’s leadership, the Chamber has earned numerous honors, including the U.S. Chamber’s highest Five-Star Accreditation, the U.S. President’s E-Award for Export Service, and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Excellence Chamber Award. He has led the Chamber in its role as a key steward of the Irvine Master Plan by convening business, community, civic, non-profit, and education partners to sustain the city’s economic health. Starr serves on the Irvine Mayor’s Business Reopening Task Force and several boards, including UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, and Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Major Cities Council. He has served on numerous public boards and was a founding board member of the Irvine Community Land Trust. Starr served as senior vice president to Orange County Business Council, and earlier as CEO of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County Chapter. In 2019, Starr was named Executive of the Year by the Western Association of Chamber Executives and was among Orange County’s most influential people by the Orange County Business Journal.

Annual BABC OC Charity Golf Tournament was a HUGE success! Thanks to our amazing sponsors!
2020-05-07 | Strawberry Farms Golf Club
The 30th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament was a huge success! 84 golfers enjoyed a fabulous day at the beautiful Strawberry Farms Golf Club. Thank you to all our Sponsors and players:
