In this Issue:
- German American Business Outlook Survey
- Celebrate Fall Reunion event!
- GACC NY exclusive Biz Kaffee podcast launch
- NRW virtual tech innovation delegation
- STEP USA Ambassdor Clous GmbH Interview
- Dr. Schär, Inc. takes on local apprentice in NJ
- First virtual offshore wind energy forum
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A reminder to please complete our GABO survey which was distributed to all our members last week. It will only take a few minutes. The results of this valuable annual report depend heavily on your participation. Answers are kept anonymous and strictly confidential. Many thanks! |
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...And please join us January 28 for our virtual GABO 2021 EVENT, when the survey results will presented and discussed by our panel of industry experts.
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GACC NY members celebrate & connect at virtual fall reunion event! |
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Not to be deterred by the upheaval the pandemic has wrought, the GACC NY continued its longstanding tradition of ringing in the holiday season with a popular fall gala this week.
This time the occasion was an opportunity for GACC NY members, friends and other stakeholders to meet for an evening of entertainment, reconnecting and networking during a virtual event themed Celebrate Fall Reunion.
More than 100 participants logged on to a virtual platform where dedicated tables for sponsors and their guests, along with non-sponsored tables, were visible on computer screens. Guests were able to chat face-to-face with the people at their table or switch tables for group or one-to-one conversations.
GACC NY President & CEO Dietmar Rieg joined Chairman & CEO of IFF Andreas Fibig in welcoming the guests and thanking our sponsors for their dedicated support. Special greetings also were provided by David Gill, General Consul German Consulate New York.
Rieg and Fibig stressed how this event was another example of what the GACC is so adept at doing: creating unique, entertaining, engaging and relevant new ways for the benefit of our members. They touched on some of the highlights the GACC NY accomplished during this pandemic year, including: three virtual STEP USA delegations six virtual delegations by the consulting department and over 40 additional virtual events with more than 2,000 guests to date. On top of all that, the chamber has welcomed 36 new members.
The night included industry insights from Susanne Witte Settineri, President of Carl Brandt, Inc. and Hannes Berger CEO & President of Dr. Schär North America. Three of our successful STEP startups - Tim Wegner of Workist, Naomi Owusu of Tickaroo and Valentine Gesche of Pergraft - provided updates on how their businesses continue to thrive.
Between the presentations guests were serenaded by songs from Eleanor Dubinsky and guitarist Dario Acosta. They even performed a jingle especially created for the GACC NY!
Following the formal program, guests proceeded to the virtual room of tables for more celebrating and networking.
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Don't miss our upcoming virtual events! |
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We invite you to join our complete array of webinar series and other virtual programs. Upcoming topics include:
Please click HERE for a complete list of our programs and events.
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GACC NY launches podcast series
featuring interviews with our members!
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We’re excited about the launch of our exclusive new podcast - Biz Kaffee! It was developed in collaboration with the dynamic communications and marketing company, ServicePlan, which we’re glad to say is also one of our members. They were founded in Munich, but continue to expand globally, including here in the US.
The podcast is specifically created for our chamber. It features a series of casual conversations with the heads of companies in the German-American business community. They will talk about how their business strategies and corporate cultures were adapted to achieve success for their companies in the US. They also share their personal insights on what it takes to make it in this highly competitive market.
Check out our first few episodes featuring Uwe Schafly, CEO of Bäumer of America, and Susanne Witte Settineri, President of Carl Brandt, Inc.
We hope you like what you hear and that it whets your appetite for the Biz Kaffee interviews to come. If any of you are interested, we’d love to include you in a future Biz Kaffee session!
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NRW experiences tech innovation in NYC
Virtual delegation program a success
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The GACC NY successfully hosted a virtual delegation for five startups and established companies from North-Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) from November 9-13, 2020, partnering with IHK Düsseldorf and NRW.Global Business GmbH.
The two-hour virtual conference, part of a delegation program focusing on tech & innovation in New York, was attended by approx. 70 guests and featured a keynote speaker from NYCEDC, as well as an innovation-focused panel comprised of Google, GIANT Innovation and NYC Small Business Services.
The participating German delegates were given the opportunity to present themselves in front of an international audience and explore the US East Coast as a prime location for innovation & technology. They also met individually with experts from New York and took part in virtual site-visits at Makerspace NYC and NewLab. The program also included a high-ranking roundtable discussion about German-American collaboration within the delegation week.
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Change – it’s an opportunity, not a threat! |
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STEP USA Ambassadors Claas Blume and Thomas Vorsatz, both co-founders of Berlin-based Clous GmbH, joined us for an interview on how their business took off and where it stands today.
As a Fraunhofer spin-off, Clous GmbH was founded in November 2019 and currently employs six people. In December 2019, Claas and Thomas joined us for our STEP USA program in New York.
They spoke about their US market plans and their most valuable take-a-ways from the STEP USA Program.
Click HERE to read the full interview.
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Dr. Schär facility in NJ accepts local resident into its apprenticeship program |
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We’re delighted that a long-established and trusted European manufacturer of gluten-free products has accepted a local New Jersey resident into the company’s internship program.
Elias Lott started his apprenticeship on November 3 at the Dr. Schär Swedesboro facility in South Jersey. He is completing his related associates degree at Camden County College. Elias is pictured (left) with Simon Steckholzer, plant manager at the Dr. Schar Swedesboro facility.
Dr. Schar USA, a subsidiary of Dr. 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, trusted products. The company opened its first ever manufacturing facility dedicated to producing gluten free breads in New Jersey.
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Valuable insights at first virtual offshore wind energy forum
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GACC NY hosted a Virtual German American Forum on Offshore Wind Energy on November 17, offering a valuable platform for expertise and best-practice exchanges from both sides of the Atlantic. The event also provided in-depth insights on the German and US markets in this industry. Experts from Germany and the US presented their latest solutions and concepts to increase international knowledge transfer and bolster cooperation.
Senior executives from German and US organizations provided insightful overviews and developments related to the offshore wind energy industry. Participating organizations included the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Association of German Offshore Wind Farm Operators (BWO) and the Foundation Offshore Wind Energy.
More than 80 attendees learned about the latest trends, business models and market opportunities in the sector and virtually met with the German companies to discuss potential synergies.
This conference was part of a virtual one-week delegation trip of eight German companies from the offshore wind industry. Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the program was organized by the GACC NY in collaboration with RENAC in Berlin. The German delegation had opportunities for high-level business meetings with various stakeholders in New York and the US East Coast.
The companies comprising the delegation included: ELA Container Offshore GmbH, energy & meteo systems GmbH, ep4 offshore GmbH, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, REWITEC GmbH, SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH & Cie. KG, SKYLOTEC GmbH and Windrad Engineering GmbH.
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GACC NY in demand as expert source on current hot topics in the US |
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The GACC NY has certainly been stepping up its role as the go-to resource for the media and the German chambers throughout Germany by providing reliable, insightful and impartial observations on the US business environment during this time of pandemic and the Presidential election.
Our President & CEO Dietmar Rieg continues to participate in countless forums and interviews on the business and economic landscape in the US.
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GIVE THE BEST PRESENTS THIS SEASON... |
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Are you ready for the holiday season? Crowding in stores before Christmas isn’t fun, especially this year. Let’s figure out what you will pour for you and the loved ones.
Wünderwein Limited offers a Holiday Season Gift case, filled with our best wines and a free bottle for all GACC members who register their interest on our website
When others stress out about presents in December, you can just enjoy and share the finest German wines delivered directly to your doorstep.
Get your free bottle here by submitting your email and someone of our team will be in touch shortly. This special offer is valid through December 15, 2020.
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There's nothing like a hot cup of glühwein on a chilly fall or winters day!
Our member European Deli will help to make your holidays warm and spirited with their limited edition Glühwein Kit.
Please visit their website and use the one-time discount code FALLREUNION15 to place your order. This offer is valid now through December 31, 2020.
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Don't forget to include any job openings your company may have when updating your corporate profile on our Member Portal!
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With comprehensive visa restrictions recently implemented by the US, exchange visitor applications are among the many visa categories being impacted.
GACC NY is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees".
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Trade shows have been hit hard in these Corona Virus times. All shows in Germany have been either cancelled or postponed, prohibiting meetings or deals that may otherwise have been concluded.
With this in mind, we’d like to offer you another means to connect with potential clients. Messe Munich has an online program called Trusted Targeting. It allows you to target your potential clients and get your name and products in front them without leaving your home office. You need not be a client of Messe Munich, it is offered to EVERYONE.
- Trusted Targeting can be used in various ways.
- Lead Generation
- Cross industry testing (how popular is your product among other sectors of your industry?)
- Building brand awareness
- Trade Show preparation (maybe not relevant right now, but for future use)
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Crisis Services and Resources |
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We encourage you to continue to visit our resource center for all recent updates, including current US Visa stipulations and Return to Work guidelines.
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That's the Spirit!
German American businesses collaborations have led to innovative ways at tackling COVID-19 challenges. Many of these efforts involve GACC members. We applaud their great work!
Please let us know about any inspiring crisis relief efforts you or your company are engaged in so we can share them here! Send to jfreeman@gaccny.com
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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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