BABC-Y'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 Yorkshire & Humber Region and by providing an effective organization in which members can work together to further their business interests.

The Membership

From technology firms to banks and hotels, from SMEs to corporate companies BABC-Y's membership reflects the diverse economy of the region, including large US and UK corporations with operations in the Yorkshire and Humber area, as well as many small and medium-sized enterprises.

Why join BABC-Y?

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 BABC-Y you gain the benefits of the wider British-American Business Council network, a transatlantic business network of around 3000 companies in 24 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 all the Regional Office of the British American Business Council, to all BABC member companies.
• Online Membership Directory: Identify and develop business with clients, vendors and business partners in 24 US and UK 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-Y web site.
• Programs featuring a broad range of high-level speakers.
• Seminars on specialized topics such as: Immigration Law, Transatlantic Anti-Corruption issues, Defence and Security issues, energy and environment issues, Marketing and Human Resources Law.
• Social events such as: Informal Meals, Formal Lunches, 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 24 key business regions by participating in the BABC's annual transatlantic conference, which bring together leaders and members of all the chapters of the BABC.
• Regular Newsletters.
• Emails alerts on a host of topical issues. 
• 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.