About BABA

The Premier Forum for U.S.-UK Business Relations

Founded in 1987, the British-American Business Association (BABA) connects British and American companies, organizations, and professionals in the mid-Atlantic region. Spanning Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and Richmond, VA, we facilitate valuable networking, knowledge exchange, and relationship-building to advance U.S.-UK business interests.

With a wide range of members, including aerospace, airlines, banks, energy, environmental, and law firms, technology firms, innovators, start-ups, and SMEs, our membership reflects the strong economy of the mid-Atlantic region.

What BABA Offers

Driving Transatlantic Relationships & Opportunities

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We empower our members through:

Member Events & Programming

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Dynamic Speakers

Our events feature esteemed guests such as:

  • Dame Karen Pierce DCMG, HM Ambassador to the United States
  • The Rt Hon. Kwasi Kwarteng MP, UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy
  • Leaders from Rolls-Royce North America, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and more

Substantive Committee Events​

We cover timely topics in:

  • Defense, Aerospace, Transportation and Security
  • Financial Services
  • Health & Life Sciences
  • Energy & Environment
  • Trade & Policy
  • Tech, Media, & Telecommunications
  • Small & Medium Enterprises
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Social Events

We organize popular gatherings, including:

  • Gala Christmas Luncheon
  • Fall Drinks at the British Ambassador’s Residence
  • International Women’s Day Luncheon
  • Wine and Whisky Tastings
  • Exclusive Black-Tie Evenings
  • Polo matches
  • Premier League Watch Parties
  • Pub Trivia
  • High Tea

Membership Categories

We offer tailored memberships for businesses and professionals of all sizes.

From aerospace, airlines, banks, energy, environmental and law firms to technology firms, innovators, start-ups, and SMEs, our membership reflects the strong economy of the mid-Atlantic region.

Our members include:

  • Platinum $10,000

    Reserved for leading multinational companies. Exclusive networking, promotional, and business opportunities.

  • Sponsoring Plus $5,000

    For companies that want to maintain a high profile in the U.S.-UK business community. Participate in high-level networking programs with additional benefits.

  • Sponsoring $2,500

    High visibility in the U.S.-UK business community. Special activities for company executives.

  • Corporate $800

    For firms with over 10 employees. Unlimited employee participation in activities.

  • Small Business $300

    Ideal for firms with 10 or fewer employees.

  • Individual $199

    For individuals that do not have a company sponsor and are not promoting their business.

  • UK Associate $225

    For UK-based organizations seeking US business connections.

  • Young Professional $99

    For early-career professionals interested in British-American relations.

Membership dues are subject to change.