A big congratulations to our Board members, who were elected at our Annual Members Meeting at the end of March. I would also like to recognize the newest members of our Board: Katja Garvey, Christine Schulders, and Matt Ristow. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, and we look forward to working with them to further strengthen German-American business relations in the Midwest.
In other news, we are excited to invite you to our upcoming Midwest SME Forum in Schaumburg, IL, on May 18. This event will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in the region. Don't miss out - register today!
Join us in Frankfurt on June 15 for the German American Business Forum – our largest annual event in Germany – dedicated to sharing best practices for growing German business in the US.
Last but not least - get ready for our 60th Anniversary Gala celebration on October 13 by reserving a table! Table sales will go live early next week - keep an eye on our website or contact Franziska Hennig for more information. Book a full table with your team or business partners to secure the best pricing and seating.
Thank you for your continued support of the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Best regards,
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest
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The DIHK has published a position paper on how the EU should react to the Inflation Reduction Act.Read it in German here.
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