Thank you to everyone who attended our Midwest SME Forum, and a special thank you to our speakers and sponsors! It was a day of valuable insights and excellent networking.
Mark your calendars for our upcoming events! On June 7, we're hosting our next Connection Seriesfocusing on transforming employees into brand advocates with keynote speaker Joe Quitoni, CEO & Founder of Unify|Align and former Ritz Carlton executive. Our next signature event is the German American Business Awards on October 13. It's going to be an exciting anniversary celebration at a fantastic new venue. Reserve your tables on our website.
For the first time in 5 years, leaders from our global network met at theAHK Weltkonferenz in Berlin to discuss important topics for our network as well as the state of the global economy. The conference featured keynotes from German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and executives such as Roland Busch of Siemens and Martin Brudermüller of BASF. The GACCs were well represented including several board members – some of whom you can see in our group photo above.
The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo is taking place in Chicago May 22 to 25. If you're in town and need a place to work, check out our Member Landing Spots.
Best regards,
Mark Tomkins
President & CEO
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest
With over two decades of experience at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and a successful track record of delivering organizational transformation projects for top global brands, Unify|Align's CEO and Founder Joe Quitoniwill speak on how to “re-imagine” organizational culture and design people processes that drive external engagement. He will also provide guidance on leading through change, a common challenge in many organizations.
Celebrate GACC Midwest's 60th Anniversary with us! Watch our anniversary video to see how we're building a legacy and creating the future as we continue to foster German-American trade in the Midwest.
If you're traveling in Germany in June, make sure to attend the German American Business Forum on June 15 in Frankfurt. You'll network and learn from over 200 attendees while gaining insight into the best strategies for doing business in the US. GACC Midwest is hosting a Marketing & Sales workshop sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg. Register now!
One-on-one lessons with expertly trained teachers, topic-specific language counseling, corporate group courses or intercultural business training – the Goethe-Institut Chicago has the right solution for individual professionals and businesses.
Join our upcoming delegation trips and discover new business opportunities while expanding your global network. Our immersive trips provide valuable insights, site visits, and networking opportunities in a variety of sectors. See an overview of upcoming delegations on our website.
According to the Spring 2023 AHK World Business Outlook survey results, a majority of German companies in the US expect positive economic development this year; supply chains are stabilizing, and energy price pressures have eased. Read more here.
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