Dear Members and Friends,
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It is our mission to support German companies as they grow and expand their business in the US market. As finding a skilled workforce remains a major challenge, especially for the manufacturing industry, our
ICATT Apprenticeship Program is growing: We welcomed
Richard J. Daley College in Chicago, IL as the latest addition to our Community College Network, which helps to build a steady talent pipeline across the US.
As a service to our members, we are once again updating our
Membership Directory. The directory is an exclusive print publication for eligible members and constitutes a "Who's Who" of German-American business. Members are encouraged to update the
ir data for their free listing by June 19. Browse our options to g
ain
additional visibility
for your company and reach an exclusive network of over 6,000
decision-makers in government and industry across the US and Germany
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Not a member yet?
Watch our latest interview with National Partner T-Systems and hear how membership with us benefits their business.
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Have a great week!
Your GACC Midwest Team
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Early bird ticket sale is open now
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Hiring season is in full swing
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Join us on Thursday, July 18 at 9:00 a.m. CST for a free webinar to
gain insights
from our Recruiting Services team and expert speaker Christiane Bock, Vice President Insurance Services, Employee Benefits at our member company Alliant/Mesirow Insurance Services.
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Operations, maintenance, and grid integration in the wind market
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Roundtable on tips and tricks for US market entry
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We invite executives and entrepreneurs to learn about the challenges and legal framework of a successful US market entry at the
IHK Roundtable in Ulm.
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Challenges of a Growing SME in the North American Market
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Manuel Merkt, President & COO of our member
Hermle US Inc., will share his first-hand experience of growing his business in the US as our guest speaker in July.
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Experience the future of mobility
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Join our member company
Bosch at the
Chicago Connectory on August 8 for their connexion event and discuss the future of the mobility industry with speakers, exhibitors and peers.
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Family-Friendly Soccer Event
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Enjoy your favorite sport with friends and family. Watch Chicago Fire play against Philadelphia Union live from our private rooftop area at our popular
Soccer Social event.
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News from the Skills Initiative
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Welcome to the ICATT Community Colleges Network!
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Come to the
CO-Chapter Sporting event in Denver, CO and meet German, Austrian, and Swiss companies at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market on
June 18 - 20.
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From our Recruiting Department
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Are you ambitious and motivated to work in transatlantic business? Join our team and support us in our mission to promote transatlantic relations between Germany and the US.
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- Michigan Chapter June Networking Event - 6/18/2019 - Orchard Lake, MI
- Wind Energy Business Conference & Trade Mission - 6/18/2019 - Chicago, IL
- Colorado Chapter Mix it up! Bier, Boards, & Business - 6/18/2019 - Denver, CO
- European Business Networking - 6/19/2019 - Chicago, IL
- Minnesota Chapter: June Meet & Greet Business Networking - 6/20/2019 - Minneapolis, MN
- Roundtable USA - Mastering the Challenges of Business in the US - 7/3/2019 - Ulm, Germany
- Business Luncheon: Challenges of a Growing SME in the North American Market - 7/10/2019 - Schaumburg, IL
- Second Annual Veteran Career Summit - 7/11/2019 - Chicago, IL
- Michigan Chapter European Chambers' Summer Networking & Wine Tasting - 7/11/2019 - Rochester Hills, MI
- GACC Soccer Social - 8/17/2019 - Bridgeview, IL
- 3rd GACC Automotive Delegation to Mexico - 9/1-6/2019 - Mexico
Get your tickets for our double-header on October 11!
Save the Date
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Transatlantic News
- Read more about German subsidiaries' need for security amidst international tensions as discussed at DAWT in this Börse Frankfurt article.
- The US and Germany are among the top five countries leading world in foreign direct investment. Read more in The Epoch Times article.
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Licensed to process apprenticeship program certifications to German standards in the US.
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GACC Midwest manages this industry-driven approach to apprenticeships by
the MI Talent Investment Agency
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German American Chamber of Commerce
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of the Midwest, Inc. - GACC Midwest
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Nils Schaede
Director, Marketing & Communications
321 North Clark Street, Suite 1425 | Chicago, Illinois 60654-4714
Tel.: (312) 494-2169 | Fax: (312) 644-0738
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