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G'Day from AACC Executive Director, Melissa Zajic
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Dear AACC Members and Friends, We are excited by the recent announcement that Australia will join the US Global Entry program in 2025, a development that the AACC has long advocated for. Starting in January 2025, this will offer Australians living in or frequently travelling to the US reduced customs and security clearance times for international travel, and also open up access to TSA PreCheck programs for domestic travel. It's a game changer! As the summer winds down, our events calendar is filling up. Check out what we have in the calendar already, and keep an eye out for details of more events we have in the works. Safeguarding IP on September 13 @ 11:00 am at Government of Victoria Office, 575 Market St, SF Coffee Meetup on September 20 @ 10:00 am at Bluestone Lane, 55 2nd St, SF AFL Grand Final Watch Party on September 27 @ 7:30 pm at Cinelounge, 40 Main St, Tiburon International Golf Scramble on October 3 @ 11am at Crystal Springs Golf Course, 6650 Golf Course Dr, Burlingame San Francisco Tech Week, October 7-13 more details to come 2025 Australian Gala on February 8 (save the date!)
Thank you for your support of the AACC, I look forward to welcoming you at an upcoming event.
Melissa |
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SAFEGUARDING IP AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION |
Don't miss this opportunity to learn strategies for protecting IP in this session presented by Naomi Seddon and the Victorian Government Trade & Investment Office. |
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Our monthly coffee meet up is a fantastic entry point to the Bay Area and the AACC. It's also proven to be a great way to reconnect to the Aussie community. Stop by and say hello. |
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AFL GRAND FINAL WATCH PARTY |
Come and watch the AFL Grand Final on a cinema screen at Cinelounge in Tiburon. Ticket price includes one drink (Aussie wine/beer) and a meat pie! |
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12TH ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE |
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Have you registered your foursome yet? It's 6 weeks until we take the course with 10 other international Chambers in the Bay Area. Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact melissa@sfaussies.com for more details. |
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THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS |
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It was great to see everyone who came out for our recent Happy Hour at the beautiful St. Regis Hotel Bar on Thursday August 15. We continued the networking the following morning over coffee at Bluestone Lane. Special mention to Chris Ketter, Cathy Fredericksen and Emily Minson for joining us at both events! |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AACC MEMBERS |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM |
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games has officially come to a close with a light and culture filled
ceremony. The Australian Olympic Team at Paris 2024 have had a record-breaking
games winning 53 medals; 18 gold, 19 silver and 16 bronze. We are incredibly proud of our
Aussie athletes for their hard work, grit, and determination. The Aussie sports future is very
promising and ambitious. We can’t wait to see what great surprises the Paralympic Games
will bring us. Photo: @ausolympicteam
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AUSTRALIA'S AWARD WINNING EXPAT MORTGAGE BROKER |
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With 20 years of mortgage experience specializing in securing home loans for Australian expatriates, Helen Alvis has made a significant impact in the broking industry.
The Director of Specialist Mortage, dedicated to providing tailored home loan solutions and exceptional service, has set herself apart as a leading professional in the expat community by receiving the coveted Residential Financial Broker WA 2024 in the MFAA State Excellence Awards. The national Australian Broking Awards also recently announced Helen as a Residential Broker of the Year finalist for her professional growth, innovative practices and a commitment to her clients. Contact Specialist Mortgage for market leading expertise, trust home loan advice, competitive mortgage options and refinance solutions.
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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE SAN FRANCISCO ALUMNI NETWORK INAUGURAL EVENT |
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UniMelb Bay Area alumni are invited to a social evening to kick off the San Francisco Alumni Network. Join us to:
Expand your network with a diverse range of professionals from your alma mater. Reminisce about your time at university and create new connections. Shape our community right from the start. Savor flavours and indulge in cheese and Victorian wines.
Thursday, 12 September 2024 5:30 – 7:30pm Pacific
Government of Victoria Trade & Investment Office 575 Market Street, Suite 800, San Francisco, California, 94105
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AUSTRALIAN BASED CREATIVE AGENCY HITS SF UNICORNS BRANDING FOR SIX |
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Melbourne Creative Agency Visual Traffic has helped lead the SF Unicorns in bringing their brand to life, as they have for many others across a number of industries. We are offering, till the end of this quarter, a free brand audit of your business, including brand mark, marketing material and website.
Just reach out to Creative Director and Founder, Beau Cummin, on beau@visualtraffic.com.au to arrange a no obligation virtual coffee and chat!
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TRANSFORMING LINKEDIN'S VISION: ATHENA BLUE GLOBAL LEADS THE WAY ON SOUTH BAY CAMPUS |
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Athena Blue Global is thrilled to announce our role in bringing LinkedIn’s cutting-edge South Bay campus to life. With decades of experience, our project management team is collaborating closely with LinkedIn and key partners to shape the next generation of tech spaces. Stay updated on this exciting journey by connecting with us on social media or visiting our website. |
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CHECK OUT 'MATES RATES' OFFERS |
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One of the perks of being an AACC member is having access to special offers, promotions and discounts. Log in to the member portal to access the full 'Mates Rates' offering. |
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AACC members receive an exclusive offer on currently exchange rates from OFX. To sign up and begin the onboarding process, use the referral link below and select "Register", then select "Personal". If you are interested in a business account, select "Business". |
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JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY > |
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