In this Issue:
- Transatlantic Business Symposium / White Asparagus Gala
- GACC NY Elects New Chairman and Board Members
- German State Secretary for Economic Affairs & Climate Visit
- STEP USA In-Person Pitch Nights Return
- Results of World Business Outlook Survey
- German-American Business Forum in June
- LEG Thüringen Delegation in Boston and Rochester
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GACC NY celebrates 75th Anniversary with Transatlantic Symposium / White Asparagus Dinner
Special appearance by NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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All photos courtesy of Nathalie Schueller |
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Our annual White Asparagus Dinner Gala on May 18 was buzzing with excitement when NYC Mayor Eric Adams appeared to join this 75th anniversary celebration of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (GACC NY).
The more than 250 guests in attendance were thrilled to see and hear the Mayor's speak remarks. He focused on his mission to ensure that NYC retains its standing as one of the world’s leading cultural and financial capitals. Our Chamber looks forward to collaborating with his administration to continue identifying and promoting business opportunities between Germany and NYC.
Prior to the Mayor’s arrival, guests mingled at an outdoor cocktail reception at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan. A seated dinner followed, during which Dietmar Rieg, President & CEO of the GACC NY welcomed guests.
Other speakers included Jan Heck, President & CEO of Miele USA, who is the GACC NY's newly-elected Chairman; David Gill, Consul General for the Federal Republic of Germany in NYC; Erika Olson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the US State Dept. and Andreas Fibig, former CEO of International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and outgoing chairman of the GACC NY
Fibig, who served as our Chamber's Chairman for the last three years, spoke about how rewarding it has been to promote our chamber's valuable work throughout the pandemic. He will remain on the board as Honorary Director.
We thank all our sponsors for helping make the event such a resounding success. And we o Mayor Adams' staff for their unwavering support in orchestrating his attendance!
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Transatlantic Symposium Focuses on Solid Business Relations between the US and Germany |
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All photos courtesy of Nathalie Schueller |
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The GACC NY kicked off May 18 with a special symposium that highlighted the long legacy of transatlantic business relations our organization has promoted for 75 years.
More than 150 people attended the event, held at Deutsche Bank's gleaming new office complex on Columbus Circle in Manhattan. Christiana Riley, CEO Deutsche Bank Americas Corp. & Management Board Deutsche Bank AG and Andreas Fibig, Honorary Director of the GACC NY, welcomed the guests. Christiana spoke about her personal journey of rising through the corporate ranks with Deutsche Bank in Germany and the US and how the approach to leadership development differs in Germany versus in the US.
Prof. Daniel S Hamilton of Johns Hopkins' Advanced School of International Studies provided compelling insights on the state of transatlantic relations. For more than 20 years, he has been one of this country's foremost experts on modern Europe and US foreign policy. He emphasized that the US remains Germany's biggest trading partner, based on the exchange of goods and services.
The symposium also featured two panel discussions: the first on viewpoints from business leaders regarding the US and German market differences. Panelists included: Alice Neumann, Head of Corporate Bank, Deutsche Bank Americas Corp; Andreas Fibig, former Chairman & CEO of IFF; Jan Heck, President & CEO of Miele USA and Caroll H. Neubauer, Executive Advisor at Water Street Healthcare Partners.
The second panel, which focused on automotive and mobility issues, included: Kristen Balasia, Vice President Counseling Services at S&P Global Mobility; Martin Fritsches, President & CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, LLC and Marco Schnabl, Founder of automotiveMastermind. It was enthusiastically moderated by Gary Silberg, Global Automotive Sector Leader at KPMG US.
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German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs & Climate visits GACC NY |
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The GACC NY was pleased to welcome Udo Jürgen Philipp, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, to our NYC office for one of his first official meetings in the US.
He engaged in lively discussions and idea exchanges with 10 of our GACC NY Board of Directors, most of whom are senior executives with German companies in the US.
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Jan Heck of Miele USA elected GACC NY Chairman |
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The Board of Directors of the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. New York (GACC NY) announced on May 18 that it has unanimously elected Jan Heck as Chairman. Heck is CEO & President of Miele USA. Outgoing Chairman Andreas Fibig will remain on as an Honorary Director.
Christian Brune was elected Vice Chairman, and Jarek Gabor was re-elected to second Vice Chairman.
The Board also elected five new Directors: Ralph-Peter Müller of CF Turbo; Sebastian Mackensen of BMW North America; Stephan Born of Hugo Boss Fashions, Inc.; Atilla Arian of Schüco USA and Kerstin Wagner of Siemens Healtineers.
Six other directors were re-elected to the Board: Hilde Holland, Esq. of Wuersch & Gering LLP, Christian Jagenberg of Helaba; Christofer von Nagel of BSH Home Appliance Corp. NA; Susanne von Türk of Beck, Glynn Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski; Bruce R. White of Johnson, Kendall & Johnson Inc. and Ruth Zehetmeier-Müller of Hogan Lovells International LLP.
Click here for the full press release on Jan Heck's election as Chairman.
We congratulate them all.
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That's just one of the findings of the latest survey conducted by our our headquarters in Germany, the DIHK. Companies in other parts of the world are less optimistic about their situation. The DIHK surveyed companies worldwide outside of Germany from March to April, 2022. Read the full report for details.
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STEP USA Delegation Trips make in-person Comeback! |
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The GACC NY hosted its first two in-person STEP delegation trips of the year. While our first delegation in April consisted of startups from Saxony, we welcomed another startup cohort from the states of Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland only three weeks later in May.
The STEP sessions included our popular STEP Pitch Nights, with about 100 attendees each, where the delegates pitched their ideas in front of an international audience and an investor jury. The participants were part of a high-level strategy development boot camp to support the German companies and their market expansion into the US.
Program highlights included site visits to NewLab at Brooklyn Navy Yard, and participation at our 75th anniversary White Asparagus Gala. The agenda included a deep-dive into New York City’s tech ecosystem and its unique accelerator and incubator landscape as well as first-hand contact to investors and experts in the startup scene.
Please join us for our next STEP USA Pitch Night on Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 6pm at SAP on the 48th floor in Hudson Yards with its breathtaking views of Manhattan.
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After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the German American Chambers of Commerce, supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld, are excited to invite you to the 7th German-American Business Forum on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Bielefeld, Germany.
Check out the event website for program information, sponsorship opportunities, and event registration.
The event targets German companies seeking to establish business relationships within the US, and encourages the exchange of ideas with high-ranking representatives from politics, economy, science and education. The full-day event focuses on discussions as well as workshops addressing practical questions about doing business in the US. More than 200 company representatives with an interest in the US are expected to attend. We look forward to seeing you in Bielefeld – secure your ticket now!
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German MBA Execs from HSB City University of Applied Sciences visit the GACC NY |
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The GACC NY this week welcomed a group of 17 executives participating in the Hochschule Bremen City (HSB) University of Applied Sciences Executive MBA program. This was the first stop during their US.
Participants of program are working part-time in their chosen careers while pursuing MBAs. Each of them are employed by different German companies, among them: Lufthansa AG, Abeking & Rasmussen Schiffs- und Yachtwerft SE, German Tanker Shipping GmbH and HELLA Group (Automotive) / HELLA Fahrzeugkomponenten GmbH, Bremen to name a few.
Dietmar Rieg and Cindy Klarwasser spoke to the group about the GACC's mission and services, and provided them with a brief US market overview.
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Photonics and Optics Experts from Thüringen visit Counterparts in Boston and Rochester |
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A 16-strong business and science delegation from Thüringen earlier this month visited their counterparts in Boston and Rochester, NY, to share experiences and explore opportunities in the fields of photonics, optics and laser technology.
The group, which represented 11 German firms, visited various industry-specific companies and institutions in Boston and Rochester. LEG Thüringen collaborated with the GACC NY to develop the program.
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The GACC NY supports companies in recruiting skilled personnel as well as applicants in finding permanent employment or internships in the US through posted job advertisements.
The following positions are currently available:
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The business platform of the international real estate industry
The real estate industry will come together again at EXPO Real 2022 – the 24th International Trade Fair for Property and Investment in Munich, Germany. Despite Covid-19 restrictions, the last show in 2021 attracted over 1,198 exhibitors from 29 countries and more than 19,200 participants from 52 countries.
At EXPO REAL you will find potential business partners for the complete real estate life cycle : from the idea, concept, investment and financing to realization, marketing, operation and use.
Don’t miss the opportunity to build valuable contacts and to exchange information and knowledge with exhibitors and experts from all over the world.
Expo Real is known as the marketplace for projects and planned investments with a Top-notch conference program.
Exhibit space is still available and our office is organizing a US Group Exhibit at the show. Admission. Tickets will be available here beginning July 2022.
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Make learning German from anywhere your Summer goal! Deutsches Haus at NYU’s Summer Term has opened its registrations. We are offering regular classes from absolute beginner to mastery levels (A1-C2) with special/conversation classes in 5- and 10-weeks. All classes are open to the general public. Maximum capacity for each class is 10 to 12 students. Seats are limited, so sign up soon! Catch the early bird rate by signing up before June 2.
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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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