Dear GACC NY Members and Friends,
The last several months certainly have left us all feeling quite exhausted and overwhelmed. We sincerely hope that you find ways to relax, unwind and enjoy this summer despite the challenges we're facing.
Although our office is on a modified summer schedule for the rest of July through August 31, we remain available for all your questions or any matters you wish to bring to our attention.
Meantime, please visit our website for all
upcoming events
or to contact us.
Wishing you a wonderful and restful summer,
Your GACC NY Team
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GACC NY revises programs in response to COVID-19 crisis:
Virtual events provide valuable knowledge and insights
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With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, our GACC NY team was challenged to turn on dime and revise existing programs/events, as well as create new ones that effectively address the needs of our members in this time of crisis.
We took a virtual leap forward, reconfiguring many of our existing in-person programs into a series of stimulating and knowledgeable webinars and online forums. The success of these programs can be contributed in great part to the participation and support of our board members, partners and other stakeholders.
These corporate leaders generously offered their expertise to assist our community in navigating the business challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis. Among the GACC NY board members who've thus far actively participated in our programs are: Andreas Fibig, Caroll H. Neubauer, Susanne von Türk, James H. Sullivan, Jan Heck and Hide Holland.
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James H. Sullivan,
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
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Hilde Holland,
Partner
Wuersch & Gering, LLP
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Susanne von Türk,
Partner
Becker, Glynn, Muffly, Chassin & Hosinski LLP
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Topics covered ranged from manufacturing and medtech challenges to recent l
egal implications related to the Covid-19 pandemic
.
The array of alternative event platforms we created included an
Industry Insights
virtual discussion series which kicked off last month. The discussions were live streamed to more than 400 registered viewers combined.
Stay tuned for more new programs that we have lined up after our short summer break.
Meanwhile, you can find recordings of all previous webinars and forms at our
Member Portal
.
You can also click
HERE
to read highlights from some of these virtual forums.
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Latest DIHK survey shows impact of COVID-19 crisis on German companies worldwide
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German companies worldwide anticipate significant declines in 2020 sales due to the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new report by the DIHK. Off the approximately 8500 companies surveyed last month, 77 percent expect a drop in sales, with 21 percent of participants expecting a decline of more than half their normal sales volume.
Click
HERE
to read the full report.
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GACC organizes first virtual knowledge exchange on offshore wind deployment
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Aiming to better understand and navigate a constantly evolving landscape of offshore wind farm needs, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) invited US stakeholders involved in the offshore wind industry to participate in a three-day virtual transatlantic knowledge exchange.
The virtual trip, which took place this past June 8 -10, was part of a broader effort to strengthen the energy cooperation between both countries, encourage the exchange of ideas and promote energy transition policy expertise.
This first-ever virtual format was implemented as a replacement for an originally planned in-person study trip from June 8-12, 2020, with several stops in Germany, including Berlin, Cuxhaven, Helgoland and Hamburg. Of course, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the event could not take place on site. The existing program planned in detail for the on site study tour was systematically adapted to a virtual format by the project partners RENAC and adelphi.
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Toposens receives funding for 3D ultrasonic technology
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Our STEP alumnus Toposens, the first company worldwide to bring 3D ultrasonic technology to the market, has received €2.5M from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Program. The funding, awarded this past June as part of an EU grant, will help the startup to develop 3D ultrasonic technology specifically for the autonomous driving market. Click
HERE
for details.
We're proud to include Toposens among our growing list of exceptional companies that have participated in our popular Startup & Entrepreneur Program -
STEP
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Toposens CEO Tobias Bahnemann
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Toposens Ultrasonic 3D Echolocation Sensor
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Int'l web conference: The future of the German auto industry on the world stage
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What's the future of the German automotive industry on the international stage? Has the economic descent flattened, and is the hoped-for ascent on the way?
These and other related questions will be addressed during a webinar hosted by Rödl & Partner on July 14, 10:30 - 12:00 EDT.
Industry speakers will examine the local situations in the America (USA, Brazil, Mexico) and Europe (Germany, Spain and Poland) and discuss future trends and solutions.
Click
HERE
to register and for more program details.
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KPMG - 45 Years
This month, we celebrate 45 years of membership support from KPMG.
In addition to being a committed GACC NY member, KPMG has collaborated with us on developing our annual German American Business Outlook (GABO) report. Several of KPMG's experts have also participated as speakers at our multiple forums and conferences, including a recent webinar moderated by Gary Silberg on the current state of the Automotive & Mobility industry.
The GACC NY has a long history of partnerships with German and American business 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 being an impartial facilitator of transatlantic business.
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Pro Solutions
provides several products that are EPA registered and certified to kill the Corona Virus on contact surfaces, including a line of highly effective and safe botanical cleaners / disinfectant wipes.
The company is offering GACC NY members and their families a five percent discount. Please visit the
Pro Solutions website
and use the code GACC5OFF at check-out. The code will be valid until 08/30/2020.
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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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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 tacking COVID-19 challenges. Many of these efforts involve GACC. We applaud their great work!
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- CENTOGENE, LUFTHANSA AND FRAPORT launch the first walk-in COVID-19 testing facility in Germany at Frankfurt/Main Airport. Click HERE for details.
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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STEP USA launches virtual program
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To ensure that we can continue offering our wildly popular STEP 5-day immersion program, we've launched a virtual
STEP
experience uniquely designed and adapted to the current needs of startups.
This virtual STEP program will take place August 31 to September 4. Click
HERE
to register and for more details
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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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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With the decision earlier this year to move the
IAA International Auto Show
from Frankfurt - its home of 70 years - to Munich came a new design and structure.
“The new IAA in Munich will have a totally novel event concept. Content, exhibits, experiences and discussions will be accessible to everyone – that is, residents of Munich and guests from all over the world,” said Klaus Dittrich, Chairman and CEO of Messe München, describing the show of the future. The show will take place September 7 – 12, 2021 in Munich, Germany
The show will be condensed to 6 days and will not only feature B2B, but B2C as well. Are you interested in exhibiting or visiting the IAA 2021? Please contact Karin Vogelsang
kvogelsang@tssworldwide.com
with any questions.
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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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