In this Issue:
- GACC NY elects new board members at annual meeting
- Latest issue of German American Trade Quarterly
- BuildingEnergy Boston 2020 conference
- Reeperbahn Festival: music fair & conference
- Webinar discussion with EU Ambassador to the US
- Current STEP program marks GACC NY's first virtual delegation
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Six new directors elected to GACC NY board during annual meeting |
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Six new directors were unanimously elected to the GACC NY board at our annual meeting on August 27. In addition, nine existing directors were unanimously re-elected.
Given the historic circumstances taking place worldwide, this marks the first time the meeting was held virtually, taking place with a full quorum of participants.
GACC NY Chairman Andreas Fibig welcomed the attendees and encouraged everyone to do their best to support our chamber during these challenging times. He also commended the chamber staff for their "tremendous efforts in navigating the complicated waters we all find ourselves in" by quickly adapting services to meet the needs of our members and stakeholders.
Mr. Fibig's remarks were reinforced by GACC NY President & CEO Dietmar Rieg, who gave a brief presentation that showcased the chamber's great strides in creating virtual programs beginning in March. Our accomplishments to date include one virtual STEP delegation, 27 virtual events with more than 2,000 participants - and we've welcomed 36 new members so far.
Looking ahead, Mr. Rieg pointed to the five delegations that are slated, including an additional STEP delegation, as well as energy and offshore wind delegations. We also plan to offer more sessions as part of our well-received Industry Insights, a series of virtual panel discussions which feature many of our board members as speakers.
Additionally, the COVID crisis services and resources we created on the GACC NY website have been extremely helpful to our regional German-American community.
Stay tuned as we continue to expand and reinvent the many engaging and relevant programs and events that you have come to expect from us.
Thank you all for your continued support!
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Newly elected GACC board of directors
Tobias Dratt - President Region North America, BASF Corporation
Jean-Claude Dubacher - Chairman & CEO, B. Braun of America, Inc.
Uve Kupka - President, Heraeus Metals North America LLC
Frank Naeve - Vice President the Americas, Lufthansa
Uwe Scharfy - CEO, Bäumer of America, Inc.
Katrin Zimmermann - Managing Director The Americas, TLGG
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Latest issue of German American Trade Quarterly (GAT) Magazine |
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Check out our Q3 GAT Magazine, featuring a cover story on the 40 year anniversary of BMW Group being a GACC member. Simultaneously, BMW is celebrating 45 years of operations in North America. And if that's not enough, the company recently rolled out its 5 millionth car made in the US!
This issue of the GAT also spotlights the interesting services and business approaches of several of our member companies.
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First virtual conference session focused on high-performance building & design, energy efficiency, renewable energy
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In collaboration with the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Boston, the GACC NY organized a session of the BuildingEnergy Boston 2020 conference on August 12 for the sixth time since 2014.
Speakers included Andreas Benzing, President New York Passive House Inc., Jean-Marie Bergeal, CEO MeteoViva Inc., Nicole Menzenbach, Consul General German Consulate in Boston and Dietmar Rieg, President & CEO GACCNY.
More than 170 participants joined the virtual session, which focused on the German perspective on building energy.
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US music industry executives to participate in virtual music fair & conference: Reeperbahn Festival
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A US delegation consisting of executives, multipliers and buyers from the recorded music industry will take part in this year’s virtual Reeperbahn Festival & Conference in Germany from September 16-18, 2020.
As part of the market entry program for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the US-delegation will be able to connect with German stakeholders and experts in the music industry for an in-depth look into live events, distribution, marketing, artist management and international collaboration opportunities.
The participants will also have the opportunity to attend highlights of this year’s festival and conference program such as virtual panel talks, award shows and networking events throughout the week. They’ll also get to experience Europe's up and coming stars in the music industry.
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The GACC NY has a long history of partnerships with German and American businesses in the region of the US we represent. We are grateful to those companies for supporting us as sponsors over the years. In doing so, they have helped our organization achieve its mission of facilitating successful transatlantic business.
This month we mark the following membership anniversaries:
20 Year Member
- Morgan Stanley Bank International Limited
10 Year Members
- Accountuity LLC
- Brödermann Jahn Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft GmbH
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Sustainability strategy, accountability, and resilience as the centerpiece to 2021 business recovery |
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In recent years, corporate sustainability has evolved into to a necessary business expectation. Sunil A. Misser, the CEO of AccountAbility, is offering to help GACC NY members understand the evolving sustainability agenda and integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) perspectives into their 2021 planning.
AccountAbility is a global consulting and standards firm that works with businesses, investors, governments and multi-lateral organizations to advance responsible business practices and transform their long-term performance.
Contact Mr. Misser at sunny.misser@accountability.org to access AccountAbility’s “Hot Deal” exclusively for GACC NY members – a one-hour ESG performance consultation with sustainability experts.
And look for a detailed interview with Mr. Misser in the Q4 issue of our German American Trade Quarterly (GAT) magazine coming later this year!
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ICP Group offers cleaning solutions that eliminate COVID-19 |
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ICP Group produces all kinds of building-related chemicals, including an
environmental restoration product line. These are chemicals that are needed in the clean up process after natural disasters or fires to eliminate odors and mildew/mold. Several of their products are EPA registered and certified to kill the Corona Virus on contact surfaces. Clients include ORD Airport, universities, train stations and subways.
ICP Group is now also offering B2C in single gallon size. The company is offering a 5% discount code for all GACC NY members and their families. Just enter GACC5OFF at check-out. The code will be valid until 10/30/2020.
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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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Join us for a webinar conversation on current US-EU relations, as well as developments in transatlantic business and trade featuring Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. The Ambassador will be interviewed by Gerry Baker, Editor-At-Large of The Wall Street Journal.
This event is a joint initiative of all the bilateral European chambers headquartered in New York.
Sign up HERE. Webinar access will be provided 48 hours before the session.
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STEP USA virtual session a success |
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We're still in the middle of our first-ever virtual 5-day STEP session and delighted to report that the 25 startup participants are giving the program a resounding thumbs up! We launched this virtual STEP experience to be uniquely designed and adapted to the current needs of German startups seeking to enter the US market.
Here are the profiles of the current STEP program participants.
If you are and investor or mentor who would like to participate in the program, please contact Samira Ghanadyan: sghanadyan@gaccny.com
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Please check out the STEP USA newsletter containing the latest developments in our popular Startup & Entrepreneur Program!
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Market opportunities in Germany
Webinar Series
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The webinar series "Market Opportunities in Germany" by AHK, DIHK and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), provides an overview on current market developments in different sectors in Germany. GTAI experts will provide insights on business opportunities and support for interested companies.
All webinars are free of charge.
September 2 | Mobility & Hydrogen
Slot 1: 08:45 – 09:30 (Central European Time) | REGISTRATION
Slot 2: 16:00 – 16:45 (Central European Time) | REGISTRATION
September 8 | Digital Health
Slot 1: 08:45 – 09:30 (Central European Time) | REGISTRATION
Slot 2: 16:00 – 16:45 (Central European Time) | REGISTRATION
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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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International Auto Show finds a new home in Munich! |
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IAA International Auto Show which took place for over 70 years in Frankfurt has found a new home. From September 7 – 12, 2021, IAA will take place in Munich, Germany. Subtitled The Future of Mobility, it will showcase the newest innovations and recent developments in mobility.
According to Hildegard Mueller, President of the VDA - German Association of the Automotive Industry, “The new IAA will point up solutions for connecting mobility demands in ways that are efficient, economical, and socially and environmentally acceptable.”
There will be three different sections to the new IAA:
• Summit – the Summit will take place in the exhibition halls and in their grounds. There, the B2B meetings will take place and professionals from the trade will see the newest brand and product presentations as well as take part in conferences.
• Open Space - Open Space will take place in Munich’s inner city. It will use Munich’s most beautiful locations for interaction forums on future mobility concepts and offer stages showcasing technologies as experiences.
• Blue Lane – The Blue Lane will connect the trade show with the Inner City via a test track to experience forward-looking mobility in real time.
Are you a US company that manufactures products used in e-mobility? We’d love to have you join us an exhibitor at IAA in Munich. Our office is organizing a US Pavilion at the show, so contact us and we can see how we can accommodate your needs. kvogelsang@tssworldwide.com
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Crisis Services and Resources |
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We encourage you to continue to visit our resource center for all recent updates, including current US Visa stipulations and Return to Work guidelines.
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That's the Spirit!
German American businesses collaborations have led to innovative ways at tackling COVID-19 challenges. Many of these efforts involve GACC members. We applaud their great work!
Please let us know about any inspiring crisis relief efforts you or your company are engaged in so we can share them here! Send to jfreeman@gaccny.com
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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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80 Pine St, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10005
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