GACC,

Prepare to be inspired this fall as we celebrate excellence and community at the GACC South!

Our prestigious 2024 Carolina Gateway Awards are back, shining a spotlight on the region's most outstanding achievements and ring in our end-of-the-year events season with the crowning finale: our glamorous year-end Annual Gala.

Get ready to expand your network at our popular Stammtisch events, where camaraderie and connection are always on the agenda. In addition, our latest Election Series will analyze the impact of the US presidential election on the corporate landscape.

Whether you're looking to be informed, or entertained, we have you covered. 



~Your GACC South Team

Over the course of the past several decades, The Carolinas have been a Gateway for the transatlantic business with Germany recognizing companies for their community involvement and state investments. This year, our annual Carolinas Gateway Awards return for the 19th time.

South Carolina

North Carolina

Congratulations to this year's South Carolina Gateway Award winner, Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC. Mercedes Benz Vans Charleston is a United States plant to carry the new all-electric Sprinter.

📅 September 26 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

📍Bank of America Building - Rooftop Terrace

Congratulations to this year's North Carolina Gateway Award recipient Mann+Hummel. The family-owned company Mann + Hummel has been one of the world leaders in the drive for a cleaner planet for the past 80 years.

This year's Honorary Award recipient goes to Deutsche Schule Charlotte

.📅 October 10 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

📍 Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Webinar

Let’s talk about growing a company's profitability and sustainability

Learnings from a Transformational CFO, Banker, and CPA

Growing a business while increasing its value demands strategic focus on key drivers, led by top talent. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports only 65% of new businesses survive 10+ years, often due to neglecting these crucial factors.

This talk will highlight essential areas for successful, sustainable, and scalable business growth.

📅 September 10 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

📍 Virtual

We partnered with five great firms across our region: Baker Donelson, RSM, Aprio, Parker Poe, and Jackson Walker to bring you our Election Series Hybrid Events this fall.

Join us for insightful discussions on the impact of the U.S. Presidential Election on various sectors. Each event will feature expert speakers from our partnering companies.

Don’t miss these critical discussions to help you navigate the post-election business landscape.

The Impact of the Presidential Election on Businesses (Exact topic TBC)

with Parker Poe

📅 October 15 | 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST

📍 In-Person: TBC | Carolinas

🌐 Online

Impact of the U.S. Presidential Election

on Manufacturing and Business

with Baker Donelson + RSM

 

📅 September 17

🕐 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EST

📍 Chattanooga, TN

🌐 Online

The Impact of the Presidential Election

on Businesses and

the Economy

with Aprio.

📅 October 22

🕐 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST

📍 Atlanta, GA

🌐 Online

After the Election:

What’s next for German businesses

in the U.S.?

with Jackson Walker

📅 November 19

🕐 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST

📍 Houston, TX

🌐 Online

2025 German American Business Awards

Attention German-American Businesses! 

Our annual German American Business Awards are still open for applications. Don't miss your chance to showcase your company's outstanding achievements and be recognized as a leader in the German-American business community.

This annual event, hosted by the German American Chambers of Commerce, celebrates excellence across five categories: Community Engagement, Economic Development, Innovation, Services, and the Coolest German Thing Made in the USA. 

Whether you're a trailblazer, a community champion, or a service provider extraordinaire, we invite you to apply and share your inspiring story. 

The application deadline is October 31, 2024, and the awards ceremony will take place on February 28th, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. 

Don't let this opportunity pass - apply now and let your success shine on the national stage!

Apply today and

make your mark!

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