In this Issue:
- Our annual German American Business Outlook (GABO) survey
- German American forum on Smart Grids and Energy Storage
- New Biz Kaffee podcast with Simon Harrsen of CHG-MERIDIAN
- German American Apprenticeship Conference
- ICH BIN EXPAT fair
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Please be on the lookout for a link you will receive the first week of November containing our annual German American Business Outlook (GABO) survey.
It will only take a few minutes to complete. The results of this valuable report depend heavily on your participation. Answers are kept anonymous and strictly confidential. Many thanks!
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Virtual German American forum on smart grids and energy storage |
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The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. hosted a German delegation from October 25-29 from the Smart Grids & Energy Storage sector. As part of the program, a Virtual German American Forum on Smart Grids and Energy Storage took place on Oct 26 with over 80 attendees in the audience.
The conference provided an opportunity for experts from Germany and local US innovators to discuss ways to cooperate and included presentations from the German delegation as well as New York Power Authority, New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST), University of Wuppertal and the Germany Energy Storage Association.
Besides the symposium, the GACC NY organized over 60 individual meetings with US counterparts for the German participants as well as site-visits at Brooklyn’s NewLab and other destinations.
Please visit our event website to download the presentations of the conference.
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New Biz Kaffee podcast session:
Simon Harrsen of CHG-MERIDIAN
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When he was interviewed for this Biz Kaffee session, Simon Harrsen had just taken on his new role as VP of Sales, USA for CHG-MERIDIAN. He talks about his experience transferring to this position from his previous position in Mexico, and he shares how CHG-MERIDIAN is actively committed to promoting sustainability through its client services.
Read more about Simon and his recent appointment HERE.
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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German Ambassador to the US Emily Haber at upcoming apprenticeship conference |
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One of the key missions of the GACC is to promote apprenticeship programs for both American and German companies in the US. This upcoming conference will address several issues, including:
- Long-term workforce development strategies
- Cooperation of community colleges, employers and intermediaries
- Green cross-sector apprenticeships for a sustainable future
Ambassador Emily Haber will also be on hand to present the award for GACC Apprentice of the Year 2021.
This program is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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ICH BIN EXPAT fair provides valuable info, tips for German speaking expats in the USA |
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Don’t miss the ICH BIN EXPAT Virtual Conference, the one-stop-destination for German-speaking expats and long-term residents in the US. Learn from various experts and connect with other expats in your area or in a similar situation.
In over four days, 50+ speakers will share their expertise and tips through interviews, presentations and live workshops. Topics include: moving and re-patriation, immigration, health care, finances, working in America, spouse support as well as many topics around family, school, childcare and raising Third Culture Kids.
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Leo Baeck Institute Annual Award Dinner honoring German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier |
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The Leo Baeck Institute – New York | Berlin (LBI) will host its annual dinner in NYC on Thursday, November 18, 2021, when LBI President Dr. David G. Marwell will present German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier with the Leo Baeck Medal, LBI’s highest honor. Philanthropist and business leader Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder will also make remarks.
The GACC NY is a dedicated supporter LBI's noble mission to preserve and advance the understanding of the history of Jewish life in German-speaking lands.
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Deutsche Hospitality and the Porsche Design Group launch a unique hotel concept |
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Our GACC NY member Deutsche Hospitality recently announced that Porsche Design Group and Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts will create a joint hotel brand. Dr. Jan Becker of Porsche Design and Marcus Bernhardt of Steigenberger Hotels signed the collaborative agreement at the iconic Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof.
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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.
The following positions are currently available:
GACC NY also is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees."
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World's largest sports trade fair to take place in January
ISPO Munich, the world’s largest sports trade show, will take place again January 21 - 26, 2022. Be there when the global sports world comes together in Munich. Our Home of Sports awaits you with a trade show, integrated hybrid conference for business professionals (run: Jan. 23, 2022 - Jan. 26, 2022) and with the new Consumer Festival in the Collaborators Zone (run: Jan. 21, 2022 - Jan. 23, 2022).
ISPO Munich is offering even more possibilities in its halls this year. In the future, the world's largest and most important sports platform will give even more sports and sports-related topics a home and bring together all its movers and shakers and trendsetters from all over the world. We are proud to present our lively and hybrid hall concepts for your brand!
For the first time, ISPO Munich 2022 is presenting three different hall types that allow each exhibitor to optimally adapt their presence to their own goals.
The three hall types at a glance:
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Exhibition Halls: the platform for products, trends and innovations as well as new and old business contacts from all over the world from January 23 - 26, 2022.
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Experience Hall: Summit and exhibition space for solutions and X-Industry from January 23 - 26, 2022
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Collaborators' Zone: Brands interact with consumer experts from January 21 - 23, 2022
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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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