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D ear GACC New York Members,

We continue to monitor the rapid developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.

The health and well-being of our employees, partners and members is our top priority. As a result, our programs and other activities are being heavily impacted. In the coming weeks, many will be postponed and, perhaps, cancelled. Please visit our website and social media channels for any updates.

Exchange visitors (including J-1) with questions regarding visas or other travel-related issues should contact your GACC case manager by email.

We strongly encourage you to also continue checking the following websites for the latest guidelines and developments.



 

 


Sincerely wishing you all the best,
Dietmar Rieg
President & CEO, German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Newsletter Highlights

  • First STEP USA Delegation of 2020

  • Hessen Trade & Invest Roadshow in BOS, PHL and Princeton

  • German-American Business Forum Slated for Bielefeld

  • Women in Business Forum Provides Valuable Insights
First STEP USA Delegation/Program of the New Year
Keeping its positive momentum going, the GACC NY's STEP USA organized another week-long total immersion, US market entry program for nine German startups last month in NYC.

The 14 people representing these startups participated in valuable pitch training sessions as well as sales & market expansion strategy workshops. A tax & accounting workshop provided by Ernst & Young proved particularly popular with the group.

The STEP program culminated in a pitch night at LMHQ in lower Manhattan, during which the startups spotlighted their businesses to an investor panel consisting of: Heather Binnie from Empire Angels and Seth Masters from New York Angels.

Our STEP program has entered its successful year boasting more than 300 startup participants who've been part of 27 delegations from Germany!
HTAI Roadshow in Boston, Philadelphia, Princeton Promotes State of Hessen as Business Hub
The GACC NY in cooperation with  Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH  and the Ministry of Economics of Hessen, last month organized a roadshow focusing on “Changing Market Conditions in Europe,” The programs took place in Boston, Princeton and Philadelphia.

Highlights of the trip included business seminars and evening networking receptions, where experts answered questions on Germany as a dynamic business market. The program also included visits to innovative companies and institutions in the region, including IBM Watson Health and the German Accelerator Life Sciences in Boston, as well as BioNJ in Trenton and the Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs.

This delegation trip was made possible by:

  • Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing, State of Hessen
  • Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH
  • FrankfurtRheinMain Corporation
  • American-German Business Club Frankfurt e.V.
  • Regionalmanagement Mittelhessen GmbH
German-American Business Forum in Bielefeld
In less than three months, the German American Chambers of Commerce, supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld, will host the 7th German-American Business Forum . The event will take place at Stadthalle Bielefeld, Germany on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 9am until 5pm.

The event targets German companies seeking business relationships in the US, and it encourages idea exchanges with high-ranking representatives from politics, science, education and economy.

With a variety of sponsorship opportunities available, the right fit for your company is easy to find. Please review the different sponsorship levels and benefits on our website . Becoming a sponsor ensures excellent exposure for your company to C-level executives and industry professionals from Germany and the US.

With 300 guests from numerous industries in attendance, this event showcases your business from participants to recognized industry players.

Please note, that until April 1, 2020, you can purchase tickets at a reduced rate.
Click here for Early Bird Tickets!
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Fascinating Insights at Latest Women in Business Workshop
Did you know that there are vocal trends we use that affect credibility? If our voice is communicating boredom, insecurity or tone that indicates a question, we could sabotage our messages.

This is one of the main takeaways from our Women in Business workshop with  Lisa Patti M.S., CCC-SLP  last month. She provided valuable tips on how to leverage one of our greatest assets in communication: our voice!

We thank all the impressive ladies who participated in our program and thanks to  Bayerische Landesbank  for hosting us!
Maastricht Uni Business Students Visit GACC NY
The GACC NY recently hosted 25 business students from  Maastricht University School of Business and Economics , who were in NYC as part of the  SCOPE Maastricht  program.

Only the most outstanding applicants from a pool of Bachelor and Master students earned the opportunity to join this trip. GACC NY President & CEO Dietmar Rieg spoke to the students about our recent German American Business Outlook survey results, as well as informing them about the GACC's mission to promote transatlantic business.
GACC Facilitates Placement of First Two J-1 Interns at Daimler Trucks North America
The great benefits that transatlantic youth exchanges reap can be exemplified by two German interns who are currently gaining valuable work experience at Daimler Trucks NA in Portland Oregon.

Cindy Klarwasser, GACC NY Career Services & Recruitment was instrumental in obtaining visas for industrial engineering students Steffen Laicher and Vincent Permentier, She recently visited them at Daimler Trucks in Portland. Both interns are immersed in Daimler Truck's freightliner division, where Steffen has been active the development department for e-vehicles, while Vincent has been busy on the aftermarket purchasing team.  
Upcoming Events
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Job Market
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 GACC NY is currently looking for: 
  • Business Networks & Event Trainee

Our clients are looking to fill the following positions:
  • Senior Tax Associate with the New York Tax Group
  • Director US Liaison Office with the Bavarian Industry Association
 
Details on these listings can be found at  www.gacctalentnetwork.com .
 
GACC NY is also an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees" and can help you in obtaining your J-1 visa. Please contact us at  visa@gaccny.com  and visit our website at  www.go-j1.com .
Trade Fairs
transport logistic  is the world's leading trade show for logistics, mobility, IT,
and supply chain management   with shows in Germany, Turkey, China and India.
With its premiere in the United States in November this year, transport logistic now covers the entire world! From November 10 – 12, 2020 transport logistic will take place in Miami Beach, FL and bring the logistics world together.

TL Americas will be the only show in the US that combines rail, sea and road all in one place. The Air Cargo Forum, taking place simultaneously in an adjacent hall and attracting over 2,000 visitors, will provide synergies with TL Americas!

As a "Gateway to the World", Miami additionally attracts many professionals from Latin America.

Come and join this November for the only multi-modal trade show in the US! Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have: Karoline Bogedale – kbogedale@tssworldwide.com
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James Freeman T: +1 (212) 974-8855 | F: +1 (212) 974-8867 | E:  jfreeman@gaccny .com