Dear Members and Friends,
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On October 3, our community celebrated the German Unity Day,
a national German holiday honoring the country's reunification and launched the transatlantic initiative
Wunderbar together
, the Year of German-American Friendship. To celebrate this special year and our extraordinary community, we cordially invite you to our
German American Business Awards.
We received numerous submissions and it certainly wasn't easy for our independent jury to choose the winners. The 2018 honorees are:
Excellence in Digitalization:
BBS Automation
Excellence in Innovation:
Cleverciti Systems
Excellence in Services:
CHG-MERIDIAN USA
Apprentices of our member companies Hermle and Heidenhain worked together
to create unique awards for our 2018 winners.
Get a sneak peek
here
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Join us in congratulating our winners and
register now
for a festive evening to celebrate German-American business on October 19.
Enjoy the read!
Your GACC Midwest Team
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October 19: Join our Doubleheader Event Day in Chicago, IL
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Digitalization Forum - Members Enjoy Free Admission
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The Digitalization Forum provides SMEs with the knowledge and connections they need to set their business up for success in the digital age. With speakers from Robert Bosch, Salesforce, SAP, ThyssenKrupp, Machinify and more, you are sure to learn from the leading experts in the field.
Register now
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German American Business Awards 2018
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Join us at the German American Business Awards to connect with our members and partners from across the US. This unique event experience includes a celebration of our business community, a fantastic dinner, unique networking - and a little magic!
Book a table
for your team and clients.
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Be Part of our Most Widely Read Publication
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This year's GACC Midwest Report under the theme
#PartnerForTheMidwest
provides an exclusive opportunity to expose your company and product innovations or highlight your region as an investment location. Present your company as a significant
Partner for the Midwest.
Browse our
media kit
to learn more about our custom options and
review previous editions
. Submission deadline is October 31.
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October 15 - 19, 2018: Meet our Industry 4.0 Delegation in Germany
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After publishing a special publication on E-Mobility, the
Cluster Initiative
is hosting another delegation trip on this relevant topic. US executives, researchers and thought leaders are traveling to Germany from October 15-19. Meet them at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) in Wolfsburg as well as at the emove360 in Munich.
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October 15-19, 2018: German American Dialogue for Sustainable Water in Florida and Wisconsin
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The Water industry is an essential on both sides of the Atlantic. The German American Dialogue for Sustainable Water Infrastructure and Technologies will bring together German and American experts, companies, and decision-makers in Wisconsin & Florida to discuss common challenges and recommend solutions to the economic, as well as legal and technical framework of the US water market.
Register now
to join our events this week.
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Business Luncheon Series: TCO and Technology Management
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There are many costs associated with owning assets that are easy to calculate; however, there are even more costs that you may not have even thought of. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) takes these into consideration.
Learn about how TCO and how to manage your technology at our
upcoming Business Luncheon on November 7
. It’s also a great chance to learn more about our German American Business Awards winner - CHG Meridian, our featured presenter.
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October Skills Update: Goods News for Apprenticeships
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Our
Skills Update
has ample good news this month: After celebrating the graduation ceremony of our first
ICATT Apprenticeship
cohort, we're happy to announce the start of our very first spring cohort of ICATT Apprentices for January 2019. Our ICATT Network Colleges
Triton College
and
Elgin Community College
will be offering classes for the "Advanced Manufacturing Technician" profile. If your company is looking to close the skills gap rather sooner than later, contact
our colleagues
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Recap: Colorado
Advanced Manufacturing Symposium
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Our Colorado Chapter’s Advanced Manufacturing Symposium sparked conversation revolving around how manufacturers can not only innovate in advanced manufacturing but how they can also be competitive in developing their workforce. Manufacturers, institutes and students gathered to discuss the future of advanced manufacturing. Don't miss the upcoming CO Chapter event and
sign up
for their Fall Membership Dinner on October 29.
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- Cluster Trip to Germany on E-Mobility - 10/15 - 10/19/18 - Munich, Dresden, Hanover - GER
- Innovation Seminars on Energy Efficient Transportation Systems - 10/15/18 - Midwest, US
- German American Dialogue for Sustainable Water Infrastructure & Technologies - 10/15 - 10/19/18 - Tampa, FL & Milwaukee, WI
- European Business Networking - 10/17/18 - Chicago, IL
- Minnesota Chapter: Meet & Greet at the MNUFC - 10/17/18 - Golden Valley, MN
- Digitalization Forum - 10/19/2018 - Chicago, IL
- German American Business Awards - 10/19/2018 - Chicago, IL
- Minnesota Chapter: MNUFC Soccer Social - 10/21/18 - Minneapolis, MN
- On the Job Training 2.0 Workshop - 10/23/18 - Bartlett, IL & Elgin, IL
- Colorado Chapter: CEO Roundtable - 10/23/18 - tbd
- Colorado Chapter: Fall Membership Dinner - 10/29/18 - Greenwood Village, CO
- Germany - PJM States Energy Trends Forum - 10/31/2018 - Chicago
- Agricultural Initiative: Roundtable Series on Direct Marketing - 11/2 - 11/6/18 - Des Moines, IA & Bloomington, IL
- Innovation Seminars on Energy Efficient Transportation Systems - 11/5/2018 - Midwest, US
- Business Luncheon Series - 11/7/18 - Schaumburg, IL
- Minnesota Chapter: JP Morgan/Business Outlook 2019 at Norway House - 11/8/18 - Minneapolis, MN
- Agricultural Initiative: Study Trip to Germany on Consumer Engagement and visit to the EuroTier tradeshow - 11/12 - 11/16/18 Germany
- 2018 GACC Apprenticeship Award - 11/14/18 - Washington, DC
- Michigan Chapter: Fall Dinner at the Detroit Institute of Arts - 11/14/18 - Detroit, MI
- DSSV German Career Day - 11/14/18 - Pewaukee, WI
- Christkindlmarket 2018
- 'Twas the Night Before Christkindlmarket - 11/15/2018 - Chicago, IL
- Christkindlmarket Chicago, 11/16 - 12/24/2018, Chicago, IL
- Christkindlmarket Milwaukee- 11/17 - 12/31/18 - Milwaukee, WI
- Christkindlmarket Naperville - 11/23 - 12/24/18 - Naperville, IL
- Denver Christkindl Market - 11/16 - 12/23/18 - Denver, CO
- On the Job Training 2.0 - 12/3/18 - tbd, Germany
- Industry 4.0 Delegation Trip to Germany - 12/3 - 12/6/18 - tbd, Germany
- Innovations in Production Technology: Machine Tools from Germany - 12/4/18 - Detroit, MI
- Business Luncheon Series - 12/5/18 - Schaumburg, IL
- Minnesota Chapter: Member Meeting & Holiday Dinner - 12/8/18 - Saint Paul, MN
- Euro Networking at Denver Christkindl Market - 12/10/18 - Denver, CO
- European Business Networking - 12/19/18 - Chicago, IL
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Stay in the Know:
- Check out GTAI's newest video and find out what else makes Germany an attractive country for business.
- Attend Chicago's International Film Festival and enjoy German movies. Get your tickets here.
- Learn more about the Deutschlandjahr Wunderbar Together and join one of the many events near you.
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Licensed to process apprenticeship program certifications to German standards in the US.
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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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