In this Issue:
- German American Trade Quarterly (GAT) Q4 issue
- German tech and COVID-19 virtual forums
- 2021 annual sponsorship packages available
- Biz Kaffee podcasts
- December virtual STEP with 25 companies
- Member directory goes live
- Bäumer of America expands apprenticeship program
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On behalf of all of us at the GACC NY, I wish you a wonderful holiday season. Despite the unique challenges that continue to face us, I hope you and your loved ones will have joyous celebrations. Let's look forward with great anticipation to a new year full of health, happiness and success!
Dietmar Rieg
President & CEO
German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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Latest issue of German American Trade Quarterly (GAT) magazine now available |
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Among the highlights is an economic update by Jim Reid of Deutsche Bank and insightful Q&As with firms such as AccountAbility and SalesViewer®, one of our successful STEP alumni. The winners of our annual German American Business Awards are also featured!
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Don't miss our upcoming virtual events! |
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We invite you to join our complete array of webinar series and other virtual programs. Upcoming topics include:
Please click HERE for a complete list of our programs and events.
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Annual sponsorship packages now available |
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With a new year just ahead, the GACC NY is looking forward to 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 on for one of our 2021 Sponsorship Packages with new and existing offers to effectively promote your business.
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GACC NY launches podcast series
featuring interviews with our members!
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We’re excited about the launch of our exclusive new podcast - Biz Kaffee! It was developed in collaboration with the dynamic communications and marketing company, ServicePlan, which we’re glad to say is also one of our members. They were founded in Munich, but continue to expand globally, including here in the US.
The podcast is specifically created for our chamber. It features a series of casual conversations with the heads of companies in the German-American business community. They will talk about how their business strategies and corporate cultures were adapted to achieve success for their companies in the US. They also share their personal insights on what it takes to make it in this highly competitive market.
Check out our first few episodes featuring Uwe Schafly, CEO of Bäumer of America, and Susanne Witte Settineri, President of Carl Brandt, Inc.
We hope you like what you hear and that it whets your appetite for the Biz Kaffee interviews to come. If any of you are interested, we’d love to include you in a future Biz Kaffee session!
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GACC NY theme song is a hit! |
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The dynamic singing and songwriting duo of Eleanor Dubinsky and guitarist Dario Acosta created a wonderfully fun and creative song about the GACC NY. It includes a special nod to all our great sponsors as well.
Eleanor and Dario have brightened several of our recent virtual events with their charming songs, including a well-received performance at last month's GACC NY fall celebration member reunion.
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25 energized companies participate in STEP virtual session this month |
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Twenty-five German companies and their 50 team members joined us this week for the latest STEP virtual journey to explore future US market entry strategies. For this session, we partnered with the German states of Saarland and Rheinland-Pfalz to create another valuable program.
We are delighted that our very first fully virtual Startup & Entrepreneur Program (STEP) was launched this past August. The program is uniquely designed and adapted to the current needs of entrepreneurs with emphasis on creating an intimate community to connect like-minded German startup founders with US-based tech & innovation industry experts and to foster transatlantic connections resulting in market expansion.
Our sincere thanks to all the participants for their trust in our program, and we thank our speakers for their tremendous support in sharing their knowledge and expertise with our group.
To learn more about our STEP program, upcoming dates and success stories, please visit stepusa.io.
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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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Bäumer of America expands apprenticeship program |
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Founding member of the GACC NY's apprenticeship network in New Jersey, Bäumer of America, is expanding their program this year.
They are pleased to welcome aboard their latest mechatronics technician apprentice, Devin McClellan. Devin graduated from Sussex County Technical School and is completing his related associates degree at Morris County College.
Congratulations to Devin on this fantastic step in his career, and congratulations to Bäumer of America on their work to promote sustainability in their business and in their community.
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Insights on what transatlantic business may look like with the new US administration |
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The IHK (chamber) in Hanover, Germany, recently published a comprehensive article on what changes are ahead in transatlantic business relations because of the economic policies being forged by newly-elected US President Biden.
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GIVE THE BEST PRESENTS THIS SEASON... |
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Now that we're deep into the holiday season here are a few great gift ideas that will make your celebrations spirited and bright! |
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Wünderwein Limited offers a Holiday Season Gift case, filled with a selection of their finest wines. Visit wunderweinlimited.com to register with your email address and you will receive a free bottle and instructions on how to unlock your 10% discount for future orders.
What a great way to ring in the New Year as Wünderwein is featuring Sekthaus Raumland, one of Germany's top quality sparkling wine producers, this month.
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There's nothing like a hot cup of glühwein on a chilly fall or winters day!
Our member European Deli will help to make your holidays warm and spirited with their limited edition Glühwein Kit.
Please visit their website and use the one-time discount code FALLREUNION15 to place your order. This offer is valid now through December 31, 2020.
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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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With comprehensive visa restrictions recently implemented by the US, exchange visitor applications are among the many visa categories being impacted.
GACC NY is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees".
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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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