In this Issue:
- Biz Kaffee podcast with Bonnie Tully of Evonik
- Sept 8 in-person New York gala!
- Bavarian food & beverage symposium showcases innovation, product variety
- Reeperbahn Festival: Application for US-executives open now!
- German American Business Award applications accepted through Aug 13
- GACC NY special member2member offer - Passportcard Deutschland GmbH
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New Biz Kaffee podcast session:
Bonnie Tully of Evonik, North America
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Our newest Biz Kaffee podcast session features Bonnie Tully, President of Evonik North America. Listen to what she has to say about the company's impressive strides in developing diversity practices as part of their corporate culture. She also shares insights on Evonik's key to success in North America.
This podcast series was specifically created for our chamber in collaboration with the marketing/communications agency Serviceplan.The podcast features casual conversations with the heads of companies in the German-American business community. They chat about how their company's business strategies and corporate culture have adapted for success in the US.
We hope you like what you hear, and we’d love to include you in a future session. Contact jfreeman@gaccny.com
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Our in-person events are back! |
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Tickets are now available for what we anticipate will be our first in-person gala since the pandemic!
Admission includes a great selection of appetizers & drinks, as well as live music and a full dinner buffet. Our sleek Tribeca Rooftop venue features both indoor and outdoor space, perfect for safe and easy mingling and dining.
Please visit the event calendar on our website to purchase tickets and inquire about sponsorship opportunities.
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Reeperbahn Festival:
Application for US-executives open now!
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US executives, multipliers and buyers from the recorded music industry are invited to virtually engage in Europe's largest club festival: Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, from Sep. 21-24, 2021.
The GACC NY will be hosting a US-delegation of max. 20 participants to virtually connect with German stakeholders and experts in the music industry for an in-depth look into live events, distribution, marketing, artist management and international collaboration opportunities.
The program will include digital access to selected highlights of the festival & conference, networking opportunities, virtual site-visits, panel talks, individual matchmaking, the opportunity to present in front of an international audience and receiving an overview about Germany’s entertainment market. The project is part of the Market Entry Program for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).
German companies with interest in connecting with the US-delegation are welcome to contact us here: consulting@gaccny.com
US companies with interest in participating as delegation member, click here to apply by August 10, 2021.
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Food & beverages made in Bavaria:
virtual symposium showcases product variety and innovation
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During the week of July 12-16, 2021, the German American Chambers of Commerce in the US and the Canadian German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with alp Bayern, organized a virtual delegation trip for Bavarian food and beverage companies. The delegation consisted of seven companies ranging from snacks, cheese and chocolates to wine, meat and bakery products. The producers hope to expand their businesses by entering the North American food and beverage market.
The program kicked off with a virtual symposium on Monday, July 12 featuring welcome remarks from Dr. Markus Brill, Minister Counselor Food and Agriculture at the German Embassy in Washington, DC, followed by short presentations from the seven Bavarian companies. The program also included an expert panel discussion with speakers from the North American and German food & beverage industry. Rick Meixner from Multi National Foods, Rainer Schindler from Ragold Connect and Tobias Lehmen, a beverage industry consultant, discussed market entry strategies, opportunities and challenges as well as latest industry trends.
On the following days, the Bavarian companies virtually explored New York, Chicago, Toronto, San Francisco and Atlanta. The program included presentations, roundtable discussions, virtual site visits and networking sessions. The German American and Canadian German chambers also organized over 30 individual B2B meetings for the Bavarian companies with potential business partners in the US and Canada.
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Visit our AHK-USA member directory to connect with German-American businesses |
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GACC members have quick and convenient access to a list of other GACC member businesses throughout the US via our online directory.
Using your login info, please visit ahk-usa.com to see the list of participating companies and their services.
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Innovative travel and health insurance app provides piece of mind support
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Each day we do our best to make you feel as comfortable in your new home as you did in your old one. If we succeed and you feel that you are in good hands, it's the highest compliment we can achieve.
Do you know of any expats who might benefit from our innovative insurance? Or do you have friends who are planning on going abroad? If, so we'd love for you to recommend our services to them. To show our appreciation, for every referral we receive you will get one month's premium service from us. This offer is valid through August 31, 2021.
Please contact our customer service for more details about this offer.
Phone: +49 40 46 00 20 333
WhatsApp: +49 170 210 1616
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The GACC NY supports companies in recruiting skilled personnel as well as applicants in finding permanent employment or internships in the US through posted job advertisements.
GACC NY also is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees."
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Apprentice thrives at Dr. Schär New Jersey plant:
Company donates Siemens PLC starter package to Camden County College
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Elias Lott has been working as an apprentice at the Swedesboro plant of Dr. Schär since November 2020. His week is divided into lessons at Camden County College and hours of work at the Dr. Schär Plant located in Swedesboro.
After six months on the job, Elias (left, pictured with Dr. Roberts of Camden County College), has completed a majority of his assignments which include some machine repair if needed. He has also become proficient in using most of the tools at the shop, and while not a master level machinist, Elias is still able to accomplish most tasks. Additionally, Elias is familiarizing himself with the vast inventory at the Dr. Schär Swedesboro plant.
Schär USA (www.schar.com) is a subsidiary of Dr. Schär (www.drschar.com), the market leader in Europe that offers the widest array of gluten free products. A trusted household name, Schär is backed by over 30 years in the marketplace and a world-class team of food technologists, dietitians, and scientists. The company provides the Celiac and gluten sensitive communities a flavorful selection of quality, gluten free and trusted products so that they may lead a carefree, pleasurable life. With a commitment to delivering worry-free dining experiences for the Celiac and gluten sensitive communities, the company will expand its manufacturing facility dedicated to producing gluten free breads in New Jersey.
Donation to Camden College
Most of the machinery used at Dr. Schar is custom manufactured to fit Dr. Schar's specific needs. Standard machinery would not be able to process our high complex gluten-free dough.
Dr. Schar primarily uses Siemens PLC’s for their equipment that matches the PLC’s used in all European Dr. Schar facilities. Finding Siemens programmers in the US is almost as rare as finding a unicorn.
We are honored to donate this Siemens PLC starter package to the local college, so that young, engaged students get the chance to become trained Siemens programmers.
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International Trade Fair for Property and Investment will take place!
The annual trade show for the Real Estate and Investment industry will once again take place October 11 – 13, 2021 in Munich, Germany. Decision makers from the real estate industry as well as cities and regions will meet at Expo Real 2021.
Ideal for boosting new business, meeting existing customers, initiating new projects and closing deals – Expo Real is the meeting point for the industry. This show covers it all - from development to financing to operation and use.
In 2019, more than 2,100 exhibitors and 46,000 trade visitors participated in the show. We still have some booths available if you are interested in exhibiting. Please contact Karen Vogelsang at kvogelsang@tssworldwide.com. for details.
Due to various country travel restrictions still in place, a digital component to the show will be implemented. If you wish to attend virtually, or in person, you can find more information here.
We hope to see you in Munich for this truly international event!
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German American Business Awards 2021:
Applications accepted now through August 13!
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All GACCs members are eligible to apply to one of the five categories: Excellence in Services, Excellence in Economic Development, Excellence in Innovation, Community Engagement, and The Coolest German Thing Made in the USA. The ceremony will take place on October 22, 2021, in Chicago, IL.
“The Coolest German Thing Made in the USA” is a new award. Companies can apply with a short video, short pitch, and/or pictures explaining their product’s history and why it’s “the coolest.” The winner will be determined via public voting.
Event details, tickets, applications and sponsorship information can be found here
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CONTACT
James Freeman T: +1 (212) 974-8855 | F: +1 (212) 974-8867 | E: jfreeman@gaccny.com
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German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
80 Pine St, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005
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