In this Issue:
- GACC NY March 8 anniversary luncheon
- Forum on offshore wind energy
- German-American Business Forum in June
- Smart building energy efficiency symposium
- UN procurement seminar
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Join our March 8 anniversary luncheon! |
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This will be our first in-person event of the year...the perfect opportunity for you to reconnect with current and new members of our GACC NY business community.
It will start at 12 noon, with a seated, 3-course luncheon ending with networking and celebratory acknowledgements.
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Virtual German American Forum on Offshore Wind Energy
March 22 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM (EDT) / 14:30 – 17 PM (CET)
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The German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. invites you to join the Virtual German American Forum on Offshore Wind Energy on March 22, 2022, offering an opportunity for experts from Germany and local US innovators to discuss ways to collaborate in areas such as technologies, solutions and upcoming plans in the fields of offshore wind energy on both sides of the Atlantic. The event is part of a virtual delegation trip for eight German offshore wind companies to the New York area from March 21-25, 2022.
As part of the virtual forum, the German delegation will present their products and services that contribute to developing more offshore wind energy capacities on the East Coast. Confirmed US speakers include representatives from BOEM, NYSERDA, NJEDA and more. The event targets professionals, researchers and thought leaders in the fields of offshore wind energy and renewable energy.
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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.
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.
Check out the program website for sponsorship opportunities and other event-related topics. Registration will open in the coming days.
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GACC NY forum spotlights latest developments in energy efficiency in buildings |
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From January 24-28, 2022, the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. hosted a virtual German delegation focused on energy efficiency in buildings. The group consisted of six innovative German companies spanning the full spectrum from heating, lighting, façade solutions, engineering services, and more.
As part of the program, GACC New York organized the virtual German American Smart Buildings Symposium on January 25 with over 110 participants in the audience. The conference offered an opportunity for experts from Germany and local US innovators to discuss ways to cooperate and knowledge transfer.
The audience heard from expert speakers from both sides of the Atlantic, and the German delegation presented their latest products and solutions. All presentations are available here. During the delegation week, the German companies participated in over 60 individual meetings with potential US business partners to discuss their market entry and expansion. The program was sponsored by the German Export Initiative for Energy Solutions.
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German companies seeking to establish business opportunities with the UN were offered a valuable platform to do so at last week’s UN Procurement Seminar hosted by the GACC NY and the German Mission to the UN. The two-day event took place virtually with approximately 90 registered participants from various German industries as well as four UN agencies: UNPD, UNDP, UNOPS and UNICEF. The seminar also was supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
Aside from various presentations and workshops on topics ranging from Overview with the UN, to Business Opportunities with the World Bank to Tender Process, the participating German companies were able to join an exclusive, one-hour virtual tour of UN headquarters in New York City.
Presenters included: Neris M. Baez Garcia de Mazzora, Director UN Procurement Division; Adenike Akoh, UN Development Programme; Mario Fleschler of the UN Children’s Fund and Sylvia Owor of the UN Office for Project Services. Additional speakers included representatives from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (DGIC).
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Our colleagues at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Washington, DC are hosting a webinar, “Education from a US and an International Development Perspective” on February 23-24, which will cover updates in President Biden's educational agenda, the role of community colleges, and the skilled workforce. This event is being conducted in partnership with Worlddidac, the global trade association for the education industry.
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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:
GACC NY also is an official sponsor for J-1 visas in the categories of "Intern" and "Trainees."
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Laser World of Photonics 2022 set for April 26 - 29
Join over 1,325 exhibitors from more than 40 countries (63% international share) and secure a spot to showcase your products. With an exhibition area of 592,000 square feet, LASER World of PHOTONICS will once again draw approximately 34,000 international visitors from 73 countries to Munich, Germany.
After an overwhelming demand, we added more space to the US Pavilion, which provides you with an easy and cost-effective environment to safely meet your customers in person again and focus on your sales! We are looking forward to having you in the USA pavilion.
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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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