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G'Day from AACC Interim President Dawn Lillington
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Hello AACC Members and Friends,
I'm delighted to connect with you as the interim president of the AACC while Jackie is on leave in Australia.
The past few weeks have been filled with fantastic events, and we’re gearing up for a busy end to October! The AACC Board is already hard at work planning an extraordinary Australian Gala for 2025, and we’re excited to announce we will have a fresh new venue and theme for our event on February 8th, 2025. To ensure the Gala's continued success, we’re seeking the community’s support in the following ways:
- Share Your Ideas: Let us know what you’d love to see at the Gala. Your insights are invaluable.
- Sponsorship Opportunities: Do you know any Aussie or U.S. companies that would be interested in supporting the Gala? Help us make connections.
- Reserve Your Spot: Register your interest to be the first to find out when tickets are on sale.
- Innovation Awards Nominations: Starting thinking about your nominations for outstanding achievements.
- Get Involved: Be part of the organizing committee.
We deeply appreciate your ongoing support for this highly anticipated event, which has been bringing people together for over 40 years. The Gala is a true celebration of the Australian spirit with its strong ties to the Bay Area and the U.S.
Looking forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events!
Cheers,
Dawn
On behalf of the AACC Board |
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Join Executive Director Melissa Zajic at tomorrow's coffee meet up at Bluestone Lane. |
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HAPPY HOUR AT HOLEY MOLEY |
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Get ready to putt your way into a fantastic evening as we celebrate the launch of an exciting Australian company in San Francisco - Holey Moley! If you are keen to hit the greens, we have time set aside between 6-7pm, if you just want to join us for a drink, we have an area reserved at the bar. Spots are limited, so get your tickets now.
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Date: Wednesday, October 23rd Time: 5:30 PM Tickets: $20 for AACC Members, $30 for non members |
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12TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL GOLF SCRAMBLE |
It was a spectacular sunny day for our annual golf tournament with the BABC. We welcomed 72 players from international chambers of commerce from across the Bay Area. A huge thank you to our sponsors: Telstra, AKI, Omnia Technologies, Currencies Direct, Inspire Business Law Group, Marcy Lane Golf, Preferred Bank, Penfolds, Spott Lucey and Wall, and CCW Business Solutions. Congratulations to the prize winners, with a notable mention to winning foursome: David Bates, Jez Cartwright, Mike Galvin, Craig Lennon |
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WINE FLIGHT: A UNITED POLARIS EXPERIENCE |
We could not have asked for a more perfect evening for the Wine Flight United Polaris Experience event on the beautifully renovated Klamath Ship. Thank you to United for their support of the AACC and continued commitment to connecting the US and Australia. Thank you for Penfolds for their beautiful selection of wines presented. |
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LATEST NEWS FROM AACC MEMBERS |
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AUSSIE TECH MIXER AT SF TECH WEEK |
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Austrade together with Instacart co-hosted a fantastic evening of networking at the Aussie Tech Mixer during SF Tech Week. Austrade was thrilled to bring together nearly 90 Australian tech founders and key stakeholders from the Bay Area ecosystem to foster AUS and US collaboration and innovation.
Huge thanks to Instacart’s Rob Hill for co-hosting the event and providing the perfect venue! Rob’s journey from establishing Aussie food tech startup, Food Storm, to its acquisition by Instacart in 2021 is an inspiring example of Australian innovation making waves in the U.S. market. |
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THE US ELECTION AND US FX MARKET VOLATILITY |
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Watching the markets for potential currency impacts as the 2024 US presidential election approaches? Our OFXperts have helped pull together some historical examples of how past US presidential elections have affected the foreign exchange market, and useful tools to help manage your FX risks during this period.
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DIGITAL IDENTITIES AND TRUST SERVICES |
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What are digital identities and trust services and why are they important? As more countries implement new regulations for digital identity and trust services, understanding these changes and their applications across business sectors is essential. To help you navigate this evolving field, our experts at Bird & Bird have created a trending topics page. This page explores digital identities, trust through identification, authentication, attestation of attributes, transparency, and key data considerations. |
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EXQUISITE DINNER FT. HAMEL | SONOMA VALLEY WINES |
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Astra’s renowned culinary team has masterfully curated a prix fixe menu, thoughtfully designed to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients. Each course is perfectly paired with a selection of exquisite Hamel Wines.
Highlights of the menu include Apple Tartlet with Kaluga Caviar, earthy Forest Mushrooms with carrot pepper, delicate Pumpkin Cappelletti, Five-Spice Liberty Farms Duck Breast accompanied by orange marmalade, the exceptional Flannery Dry Aged New York Strip, cacao crust, served with charred cabbage, and the St. Regis Rooftop Honey Brittle Walpole.
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THE VELVETEEN RABBIT EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE |
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Enjoy a culinary prelude to The Velveteen Rabbit performance with an exquisite, themed brunch at Astra. This exclusive experience also includes valet parking, a Center Orchestra seat for the show, a “Very Important Bunny” gift bag, and a photo moment with the cast.
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November 30, December 1, December 7, December 8 |
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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, see the current offers below and log in to the member portal to access the full 'Mates Rates' offering. |
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JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY > |
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