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Upcoming SNABC Open Week Golf Day
Hope you can come join the Scottish North American Business Council Open Week Golf Day at West Kilbride Golf Club on the 15th of July which is situated on the Ayrshire coast, with spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde to the beautiful island of Arran. We are delighted to have support...
SNABC's Allan Hogarth interview with BBC Scotland following President Trump's inauguration
Allan Hogarth Executive Director of the SNABC was invited on to BBC Scotland’s Lunchtime Live following President Trump's inauguration on 20th January to discuss the implications for Scotland PLC. You can listen to the interview on our LinkedIn page here. ...
SNABC December Board Meeting
Thank you to the Department for Business and Trade for hosting our December board meeting. It was invaluable to hear insights from the four chairs, David Carrick , Andrew Fulton , Iain Ritchie and Sir Iain McMillan, who have guided us since our founding in 1999, reinforcing our...
SNABC Inaugural Thanksgiving Reception
The SNABC were delighted to host over 150 guests at its inaugural Thanksgiving Reception on the 21st of November at the Scottish Café in the National Gallery for Scotland, celebrating the transatlantic ties between Scotland and the USA. Many thanks for the much appreciated support from The...
Latest Doing Business in the USA seminar
Burness Paull hosted our sold out Doing Business in the USA seminar on 21st November, support from United Airlines, Department for Business and Trade, USTAXFS for our event and to hear from Declan Barry Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, Alina Harastasanu JobsOhio,...
US Election Brunch
We held a US Election Bruch Results on 6th November kindly hosted by Burness Paull and supported by Delta Air Lines and USTAXFS. The results were expertly analysed by our panel including Prof Elizabeth Blomberg from the University of Edinburgh and Prof Murray Leith from the University of the...
SNABC Golf Day in aid off Beatson Cancer Charity
Great Day at the Scottish North American Business Council (SNABC) Golf Day in aid of Beatson Cancer Charity at The East Renfrewshire Golf Club on 16th July. Many thanks to Delta Air Lines and TR Barbour Financial Planning Limited. Great to have teams from The Craneware Group, Mellicks, LGT...
SNABC welcome Kathryn Porter as the new U.S. Consul General in Edinburgh
It was great to welcome Kathryn Porter as the new U.S. Consul General in Edinburgh. Many thanks to The Craneware Group for hosting us all for our welcome reception on Friday 16th August and we look forward to working with Kathryn and her team to strengthen our transatlantic ties. ...
Doing Business in the USA Masterclass
A big thank you to Burness Paull LLP for hosting our latest Doing Business in the USA Masterclass last month. We also want to thank Delta Air Lines, State of South Carolina, State of Iowa, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and USTAXFS for supporting...
US Presidential Election Webinar
Thank you all those who attended our US Presidential Election Webinar and many thanks to our speakers as well. Thanks again to Delta Air Lines and USTAXFS For sponsoring this event. If you were unable to attend the event or wish to watch again please find the link here. The password for...
Latest SNABC Trade Mission to North Carolina
Our latest trade mission to North America took place earlier this month with a delegation of Scottish companies heading across the Atlantic to the south-eastern state of North Carolina. Our delegates for the trade mission kicked off with a visit to Charlotte, hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson...
SNABC visit board members docs24 and The Craneware Group
Delighted this morning to visit Scottish North American Business Council (SNABC) board members docs24 and The Craneware Group with Richard Lochhead MSP to learn about how they are both growing across the Atlantic from their HQs in Edinburgh. Both are helping the delegates make connections ahead of...
SNABC cohost reception with business leaders for Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs
It was our honour to co host a reception with business leaders for Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs Laurie Farris. Laurie was impressed by the wide range of Scottish companies looking to expand in to the USA and it was a great opportunity to strengthen our transatlantic relations. ...
SNABC visit HALO Urban Regeneration Company
Great to return to HALO Urban Regeneration Company along with Laurie Farris Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs Laurie Farris and Jack Hillmeyer Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Edinburgh to meet some of the growing number of tenants. Thanks to Glasgow Caledonian...
Doing Business in the USA Masterclass
Many thanks to Burness Paull LLP for hosting our very well attended Doing Business In the USA Masterclass in Glasgow on 21st November. It was great to have the support for our event from Delta Air Lines, SelectFlorida, Indiana Economic Development Corporation and USTAXFS. We had panels...
Trade Mission to North Carolina
Our latest trade mission to North America will take place in North Carolina in April 2024. This trade mission to North Carolina and surrounding areas is for businesses interested in exploring opportunities to expand their international trade activities. This mission will reach out across the state...
SNABC celebrate 4th of July with US Consulate
It was a pleasure to sponsor the US Consulates 4th of July celebration and join them for a fun and informative evening, celebrating the transatlantic ties that bind us as well as celebrating North American sports teams. Thank you to Jack Hillmeyer and Patrick Hogan and also Lolita Jackson for her...
SNABC partner with HALO and hear from NASA
It was an honour for the Scottish North American Business Council to be invited to partner with the HALO Urban Regeneration Company to hear from Kate Rubins, NASA of her amazing work at the international space station and to inspire Ayrshire School children to reach for the stars. Great to meet...
Doing Business in the USA Masterclass on 21st November
We are delighted to be running a Doing Business in the USA Masterclass on 21st November kindly supported by Delta Airlines and hosted by Burness Paull LLP in Glasgow. Get your questions answered by an expert panel and hear from Scottish business leaders who'll share their experiences and top...
SNABC Host Transatlantic Quiz Night in Support of Beatson Cancer Charity
It was great to be able to raise £1665 for the vital work of the Beatson Cancer Charity last week at our Transatlantic Quiz night kindly hosted by David Carrick & colleagues at SAS . Many thanks to the teams who joined us from MacRoberts LLP, Jack Hillmeyer, Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd,...
SNABC Trade Mission to Greater Philadelphia
Our latest trade mission across The Atlantic took place last month as we took a delegation of seven Scottish companies, House of Elrick Gin, furniture firm 1718, Clootie McToot Dumplings, The Gael Spirits Co, TS Europe, UGP Energy, and TrackGenesis, to Greater Philadelphia. The seven delegates...
SNABC participate in 25th Annual Tartan Week in New York
The SNABC were delighted to deliver a business led seminar last week as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebrations of Tartan Week kindly hosted by the UK Consulate in New York and supported by DBT and Procemx. We discussed in a lively participative panel session issues surrounding climate...
SNABC Support The Department for Business and Trade's North American Roadshows in Edinburgh and Glasgow
We were delighted to support the Department for Business and Trade North America Roadshows in Edinburgh last Thursday (09/03) and in Glasgow (10/03) on Friday. Many thanks to PwC for hosting these events, it was great to hear from Export Champions in Edinburgh Shahida Imani Chromacity Ltd, Ian...
DIT North American Roadshow 2023
Our partner, the Department for International Trade (DIT) are running events in Edinburgh on the 9th of March and Glasgow on the 10th of March as well as 10 other cities across the UK as part of their North America Roadshow sharing insights and guidance on exporting to Canada and the USA,...
Doing Business in the USA Webinar
We are delighted to announce our latest Doing Business in the USA Webinar will take place on 22nd March at 2:00PM GMT. Meet USA trade experts for a virtual 'whistle-stop' tour of Scotland's top export destination. We will offer you advice on opportunities for your products and services. You...
Delegates announced for SNABC Trade Mission to Philadelphia
We are all very much looking forward to assisting our delegates in our latest in-person trade mission to Philadelphia in May 2023. The Scottish North American Business Council is leading this trade mission to Greater Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, spanning across the state of...
SNABC Announce Latest Trade Mission to Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We are delighted to announce our latest trade mission to Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May 2023 supported by The Scottish Government and in Partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. This trade mission will give Scottish businesses the chance to explore...
SNABC Meet With Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce
Allan Hogarth Executive Director was delighted to meet Angela Franco from Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce and her colleagues from D.C who were on a trade mission to Scotland. Allan said "It was great to see the buzz in conversations between the US and Scottish Companies attending the...
Trade Mission to Nova Scotia
In October 2022 we held our first in-person trade mission to Nova Scotia. This trade mission, in partnership with the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce, took a delegation of Scottish organisations (House of Elrick Gin, The Gael Gin, Saturn Fe, Krucial and Clootie McToot Dumplings) to the Canadian...
SNABC Attend St Andrews Day Reception in London
Allan Hogarth, Executive Director of the SNABC and Board Member Nora Rothrock attended a fabulous St Andrews Day Reception at Scotland House in London. The guest of honour who gave the St Andrews Day Address was Scottish Government Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP and funds were...
SNABC Attend Festive Market at Number 10 Downing Street
Allan Hogarth Executive Director of the SNABC was delighted to be invited to attend a Festive Street Market hosted by the Prime Minister at Number 10 Downing St. He was joined by Michelle Maddox Founder of award winning Clootie Mctoot Dumplings who got the opportunity to present the PM with a...
SNABC host Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in Glasgow
We were delighted to host the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation in Glasgow for a networking lunch recently. Board members Allan Hogarth, Stewart White, Julie Morrison, Steve Kerr and Iain Ritchie met to learn more about this state and the opportunities to encourage trade across the...
US-UK Transatlantic SME Dialogue begins in Edinburgh
The sixth US-UK SME Dialogue began officially in Edinburgh on Tuesday 29th November. It was great for Executive Director Allan Hogarth to meet up with Rosemary Gallant, Regional Senior Commercial Officer for United Kingdom, Nordics and Ireland from the US Embassy London and Emma Wade-Smith OBE,...
