In this Issue:
- Next STEP USA session in March
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Biz Kaffee podcast with Jean-Claude Dubacher of B. Braun
- Upcoming events
- New GACC NY members / member2member offer
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Next STEP USA session slated for March |
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We are delighted to host our 4th fully virtual Startup & Entrepreneur Program (STEP USA) March 8 - 11, 2021.
This time around our cohort features 22 innovative startups representing a wide array of industries from across Germany, such as health tech, retail, agriculture & food tech, energy, e-Commerce, robotics and cybersecurity.
A full list of our participating startups can be found here. If you are interested in individual meetings, please contact Samira Ghanadyan SGhanadyan@gaccny.com. And for more information, please visit our website.
STEP USA is a 5-day startup boot camp launched and organized by the GACC NY. The program, which takes place four times a year, facilitates US market access for young innovative companies. It also exists in a virtual format. STEP USA prides itself on having created a network of more than 300 STEP USA alumni, more than 60 US incorporations, and 35 investment rounds. It is tailored to the needs of startups intent on scaling their business internationally.
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Fintech startup continues on successful path |
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The Munich-based fintech startup and STEP USA alumnus Wealthpilot has plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Seventure joined early investor Bayern Kapital and MIG Fonds as well as a consortium of business angels in investing eight million euros in Wealthpilot. The most recent investor, Seventure, invested 3.4 million euros. Meanwhile, Bayern Kapital and Co. recently invested 2.6 million euros in the fintech.
Wealthpilot, founded in 2017 by Daniel Juppe and Stephan Schug, positions itself as a provider of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform in the wealth management sector.
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Check out our most recent Biz Kaffee podcast interview with Jean-Claude Dubacher, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of B. Braun of America, Inc.
This podcast series was specifically created for our chamber. It features a 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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International Women's Day - Empower & Support
March 8
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Celebrate #internationalwomensday with us! Six inspirational Women in Business will share their expertise, tips and support on myriad topics. Choose two 25- minute workshops and join the speakers afterwards for interactive networking sessions.
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The disruption in the auto industry continues at full steam. This most recent session of our automotive forum will look and the latest developments and challenges.
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Annual sponsorship packages now available |
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If you haven't already done so, we encourage you to review our valuable sponsorship programs, providing you with unique, entertaining, engaging and relevant new ways stay connected and succeed in the German-American business community
We greatly appreciate your dedicated support of our mission and hope that you'll sign up for one of our 2021 Sponsorship Packages that include new and existing offers to promote your business.
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Our AHK-USA member directory is now live |
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GACC members now have quick and convenient access to a list of other GACC member businesses throughout the US via our online directory.
You will receive your individual login info shortly. Once you have it please visit ahk-usa.com to login and see the list of participating companies and their services.
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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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Global Capital Finance Americas LLC office space available to lease
Conveniently located off I-287 and only 10-15 minutes away by public transportation from the White Plains train station, the location features:
• 2 fully furnished office spaces & 2 fully furnished work stations
• Fully equipped conference room, kitchen, and copier room on-site for use
• Wide space allowing for proper social distancing
• Open cafeteria in the building
• Plenty of on-site parking and two entrances into the building
• No need to use elevator as office is located on the first floor
• USD $4,750; month-to-month lease available
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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.
Positions currently open:
GACC NY is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees".
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J1 student visitor reflects on his experience in the US during the pandemic |
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It’s no surprise that the GACC’s J1 visitor program has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, we’re encouraged and inspired by those interns who were in the US last year and managed to thrive despite the challenges that faced them.
The March issue of our German American Trade Quarterly (GAT) magazine will feature a personal account by Gregor Ziegler on his experience navigating the pandemic while making great strides training at his host company, RepairSmith, Inc., a subsidiary of Daimler AG. He was even named Employee of the Month. Congrats, Gregor. You are a true J1 Success Story!
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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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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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