German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

The GACC New York has enhanced its membership benefits 🚀 Exclusive Event Access: Enjoy member admission to all GACC NY events, gaining insights and connections that drive business growth 🔍 Visibility & Promotion: Be featured in our Membership Directory, gain speaker placements at our events, and expand your brand's reach through our event newsletters, monthly updates, and media library 🤝 Networking & Resources: Utilize meeting rooms with audio/visual setups, benefit from Member2Member deals, and receive business referrals and introductions that open doors to new opportunities Additional Membership Benefits for Corporate and Patron Members: 📈 Strategic Content Placement: Share relevant industry content in our newsletters and white papers 🎉 Event Collaboration: Benefit from event organization assistance and co-hosting opportunities 💼 Service Discounts: Enjoy discounts on business incorporation and selected market entry services 📢 Sponsorship Opportunities: Elevate your brand with exclusive sponsorship packages tailored to your needs 🌟 Become a GACC New York member and join more than 800 fellow member companies along the North East of the U.S.: https://lnkd.in/eJw7CAeU #GACCNewYork #GermanAmericanBusiness #TransatlanticCommunity #BusinessGrowth #Networking #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #USMarketEntry

🌍✈️ Ever wondered how a car gets shipped via air freight or how fresh pineapples make their way to the supermarket? Join us for an exclusive tour at JFK Airport's WAREHOUSE and find out! At this members-only event, our partner Lufthansa Cargo will give you the chance to take a look behind the scenes of one of the world’s biggest airfreight operators.   Whether you're interested in logistics, aviation, or simply curious about the journey of goods across the globe, this tour offers a unique opportunity to see firsthand how it all happens.   Curious? We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewCQAUFA

🌟 Last week, our President & CEO Susanne Gellert had the honor to meet Dr. Franziska Brantner, Parliamentary State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), and Dr. Christian Forwick, Deputy Director General at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, during their visit to New York. The meeting which was organized by the Deutsche Bundesbank was a valuable opportunity to discuss the current state of the economy. Thank you to everyone involved for a productive and insightful meeting and especially to Dr. Jens Reich and his team at Deutsche Bundesbank for hosting us!

We were thrilled to co-host a networking event at Friedrichs Pontone gallery in Tribeca, featuring the works of DAAD alumnus and Tribeca-based artist Miljan Suknovic 🎨. Hosted in collaboration with the DAAD Alumni Association USA and Friedrichs Pontone gallery, the event offered a vibrant showcase of Miljan Suknovic's artistry, attracting art enthusiasts, DAAD alumni, and members of the German-American business community. 🌍 Thank you to the DAAD Alumni Association USA, the Friedrichs Pontone Gallery, and to all attendees who made this evening so memorable, as well as to our member Wunderwein for generously sponsoring German wine for this occasion! ✨

Last week, the first conference of German and American Mayors took place in NYC at One World Trade Center! 🗽 Our President & CEO Susanne Gellert had the honor of attending the conference, which was organized by the Embassy of Germany in Washington, D.C. and highlighted the vital exchange of almost 30 Mayors from German and U.S. cities on urban development, infrastructure, urban transportation, and smart city solutions 💡. During the event, German Ambassador to the United States Andreas Michaelis emphasized the importance of municipal connections, sharing best practices, and the significance of our cities' collaboration. New York City was represented by our Mayor Eric Adams and GACC NY Member Ruhl TecConsult.   Read more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eHpaZfqD   The GACC NY continues to support these relevant topics - strengthening our transatlantic bonds! 🌍 We will organize a Smart City Delegation for German companies coming to New York and Chicago from October 21 – 25th, 2024.

What a kick-off! 🎉 We had a wonderful time celebrating the first game of the UEFA #Euro2024 ⚽ with our members last Friday. A special thank you to our incredible host and team of #UniCreditNY for your outstanding hospitality. We also extend our gratitude to Bean United ☕ and Bitburger 🍺 for spoiling us with a variety of coffees and a selection of beer. Here's to many more exciting matches and memorable moments! 🌟

🌟 Boost your U.S. Market Entry: Join our STEP USA GreenTech & CleanTech Program in New York from August 26-29th, 2024!   Attention German GreenTech & CleanTech Startups! The GACC’s  STEP USA CleanTech & GreenTech program in August offers a unique chance to explore your business strategy into the U.S. market. Gain valuable insights, connect with investors, and navigate the legal landscape with expert guidance. Take your business global and join us for this transformative 4-day startup bootcamp in Manhattan!   August 26-29th, 2024 | New York City: This STEP USA Startup Program is specifically designed for German startups from the GreenTech and CleanTech industry. Our dynamic 4-day program, held in the heart of New York City, includes interactive US-market seminars, GreenTech and CleanTech-focused workshops, and extensive networking opportunities within the industry. With hands-on mentoring, you'll be guided towards a successful expansion into the U.S. market. Sign up today and seize the chance to gain invaluable insights on scaling your business in one of the world's most competitive markets. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/eYrn_BaV See you in Manhattan! 

📢 The second Workforce Development Fly-In in Washington, DC, will take place on September 18-19! This exciting opportunity welcomes German companies in the U.S. the chance to make your voice heard on hashtag#workforcedevelopment policies affecting your business. Position your company’s perspective in discussions with decision-makers on workforce policy and the implications of hashtag#immigration on your U.S. operations. ✈️🏛️ Meet with: 🔸 U.S. Congress 🔹 U.S. Administration 🔸 German Embassy 🔹 National Governors Association … plus! We will close out the program with our annual Oktoberfest networking event, featuring 200 professionals! 🍻🤝 💸 $995 🔗More info: https://lnkd.in/g3ZA6wat 🔗Register: https://lnkd.in/e7tC_57d Get in touch with Jayne Peters, MA from Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Washington, DC for more info! . . . This material is distributed by DGIC on behalf of DIHK DEinternational GmbH. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC.

Special announcement! 📣 The German American Chambers of Commerce (#GACCs) have named Matthias Amberg, Partner at Rödl & Partner USA, as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Amberg takes the helm of the leading organization promoting trade and investment between Germany and US. He was introduced as Chairman at the annual German American Business Forum in Hannover, Germany. Representing over 2,000 members, the GACC Chairman is the spokesperson for key topics affecting #transatlantic trade and investment. Mr. Amberg is supported by two Vice Chairs: Crispin Teufel, CEO of National Seating & Mobility, who serves as the GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc. Chair, and Volker Baer, CEO of Würth Group of North America Inc., who serves as Chair of German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. The CEOs of each of the five regional offices (Susanne Gellert, President & CEO, German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Matthias Hoffmann, President & CEO, GACC South - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S., Inc.; Mark Tomkins, President & CEO, GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.; Sven Thorsten Potthoff, CEO, GACC WEST - Representative of German Business; and Dr. Christoph Schemionek, President & CEO, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Washington, DC , DC) are looking forward to his continued leadership in this new role. ➡️ Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eQ6JsZfF

The 9th German-American Business Forum organized by the German American Chambers of Commerce took place in Hannover last week. With over 260 attendees, this annual conference fostered connections and insights between the U.S. and German business communities, paving the way for German companies to enter and expand into the U.S. market.    The Forum kicked off with a warm welcome from Mark Tomkins (GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.), Detlef Daues (IHK Hannover, Chair of Foreign Trade Committee), and Matthias Amberg (AHK USA Chairman). The opening panel, moderated by Dr. Christoph Schemionek (Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Washington, DC ), explored investment opportunities in the U.S.   Workshop sessions covered best practices for a U.S. market entry, legal and tax requirements, success strategies in logistics, manufacturing, sales & marketing, and AI.   Key takeaways included: 🌟 The U.S. offers a welcoming culture for investment, and German companies have a strong interest in the U.S. market, planning future investments 📈 In Q1, the U.S. surpassed China as Germany's most significant trading partner 🔷 "There are no problems in the USA - only challenges" 📍 Securing long-term success requires a strong local presence 🤝 Establishing partnerships and networks in the U.S. is crucial, with the AHKs serving as a great resource   Our #GACCNY panel “Legal and tax framework for entering the U.S. market”, moderated by our President & CEO Susanne Gellert, provided essential guidance for companies planning to conduct business in the United States. The workshop covered crucial topics such as business incorporation, tax implications, visa requirements, employment law and product liability. Thank you to our panelists Matthias Amberg, Partner at Rödl & Partner, Jaan Brunken, Co-founder and General Manager at Wingfield, Maximilian Conrad, Legal Advisor at Statista, and Nicolas Abé, CEO at LANCO Group GmbH, for sharing their successful strategies and insights on navigating legal challenges, emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation and strategic planning.   The day concluded with a lively happy hour, offering ample #networking opportunities.   A special thank you goes out to IHK Hannover and Deutsche Messe AG for their support in hosting and organizing the event. We also extend our gratitude to all speakers, sponsors, and attendees!   We look forward to continuing to build strong transatlantic business relationships! See you again on June 4th, 2025 in Munich!   #GACCNY #AHKUSA #DAWT #TransatlanticTrade #USExpansion #Germany #USA #LegalFramework #VisaLaw #GermanAmericanBusiness #Networking #BestPractice