Nashville Membership
In early 2022, BAB launched region-specific programming and support for the wider business community of Middle Tennessee who have an interest in US/UK trade and investment. BAB’s mission is to support businesses operating across the US and UK markets, and has recognized the growing interest and activity in the Nashville region.
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BritishAmerican Business is a unique network of businesses keen to grow in and shape the transatlantic economic corridor. The BAB membership is comprised of over 400 businesses, including long established US and UK corporations in sectors such as technology, communications, energy, manufacturing, life sciences, entertainment, retail, healthcare, defense; leading service providers in banking, insurance, hospitality, distribution, recruitment, accounting, education, air travel, legal and public affairs; as well as smaller companies across all sectors keen to grow across the Atlantic.
BritishAmerican Business – Middle Tennessee business membership annual dues | $1,000
Nashville Activity
In early 2022, BAB launched region-specific programming and support for the wider business community of Middle Tennessee who have an interest in US/UK trade and investment. BAB’s mission is to support businesses operating across the US and UK markets, and has recognized the growing interest and activity in the Nashville region.
Featured Speakers have included:
- Emma Wade-Smith OBE, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America and HM Consul General
- Duncan Edwards, CEO, BritishAmerican Business
- Chris Opie, Managing Director & Co-Head Global Families, Bernstein Private Wealth Management
- Katherine Marchetti, Vice President, Operations and Community, VC3 DAO
- Tom Mitchell, President and COO, Insequence
- John Scannapieco, Honorary Consul from Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Tennessee, IBC Board Member, Partner, Womble Dickinson Bond
- Roger Barton, Managing Partner, Barton LLP
- Casey Santos, Chief Information Officer, Asurion
- Kimberly Allen, Sales Executive, Slalom
- Lori Odom, SVP Economic Development / International Business, Nashville Chamber of Commerce
- Rachel Galloway, British Consul General, Atlanta
- Jodan Ledford, CEO, Smart USA
- Peter Lowes, Co-founder and CEO, 4BH – For Better Health and SIE
Content and venue partners have included:
- AllianceBernstein
- Asurion
- Department for International Trade
- London Stock Exchange Group
- Nashville Chamber of Commerce
- Nashville Technology Council
- New York / Nashville Business
Alliance - TN Department of Economic
Development and Community - Virgin Hotels
Membership Benefits
Convening Members
BAB serves our network of 400+ companies across the US and UK by offering relevant convening and engagement platforms to build useful relationships.
Convening benefits include:
- Priority invitations to quarterly BAB-led in-person Nashville area events, as well as Nashville area partner-led events.
- Access to select BAB virtual events events each year across the US and UK, ranging from CEO and Executive, Roundtables, policy briefings, trade promotion workshops, business intelligence briefings, celebratory networking occasions, as well as series focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; the ESG agenda; developing emerging leaders; and support for growth companies.
- Nashville member introductions facilitated by BAB.
- Brand exposure via BAB social media platforms, e-publications, and campaigns.
Opportunity to partner with BAB to develop content programming and host live events.
Advocating for Pro-Business Policies and Regulations
Through its strong relationship with leading US and UK firms and its deep relationships with governments on both sides of the Atlantic, BAB is an influential advocate for its members.
Advocacy benefits include:
- Access to select country- and issue specific policy briefings, introductory meetings with governments and other relevant stakeholders, as well as high-level celebratory and networking occasions with legislators and governments.
- Support and insights on specific policy areas of interest.
Promoting Trade and Investment
Our objective is to support and champion companies that make the transatlantic corridor part of their growth ambition.
Trade benefits include:
- Access to BAB’s Accelerate program, a targeted networking community offering insights and connections for middle market companies, growth businesses and startups looking to establish a transatlantic footprint.
- Regular updates on relevant trade activity including stories of companies who have successfully expanded
into the US or UK markets through our Transatlantic Growth (TAG) tracker. - Regular updates on activity and opportunities from the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and US Commerce Department/Select USA.
Learn More
Tamra Eker
President, BritishAmerican Business Network
Sarah MacPhee
Manager, Member Relations & Engagement
smacphee@babinc.org