Two weeks ago, Juliane Schäuble, U.S. correspondent for Der Tagesspiegel in Washington was in Boston at the Goethe-Institut to talk about the role of women in U.S. politics, in particular conservative women -- the topic of her most recent book "Guns n' Rosé – Konservative Frauen Erobern die USA". Her interview partner was Jill Greenlee, Associate Professor of politics at Brandeis University, who enjoyed hearing the "outside" perspective on U.S. conservative politics. This event was organized by the German Consulate General in Boston and GABC. | |
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Enjoy amazing views from the rooftop of this great Back Bay office location while meeting your international business peers for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebrating the beginning of the summer! This annual event is organized in partnership with other leading European-American Chambers and Trade Associations in Boston.
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Thur, June 15, 2023
6PM
$35 Members
$50 Non-Members
(incl. fees)
Natixis
888 Boylston Street
(Rooftop)
Boston, MA 02119
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We are looking for volunteers for the Summer Networking Event
Are you a student, recent grad or someone who enjoys to volunteer at an event? We are looking for help with set-up and registration in particular. Contact info@gabc-boston.org if you are interested.
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* * * Save-the-date for another GABC YP "Metro-West" Stammtisch
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Business Opportunities in Berlin -
One of the leading Life Sciences Hubs in Europe! (Boston event)
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Together with their partners, GACC NY is delighted to invite you to this upcoming event, just a few walking minutes from BIO Boston at the OMNI Hotel Boston Seaport:
Due to its central location in the European economic area and easy access to science and research, Berlin is highly attractive for US companies to set-up a subsidiary. Learn more about how global market leaders, renowned scientists, innovative startups, first-class clinics, and experts from all over the world work hand-in-hand.
Click here for Agenda & Speakers
Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
Time: 9AM to 12:15PM
Location: OMNI Hotel Boston Seaport
Cost: Complimentary
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Life Sciences Symposium:
Invest in Berlin
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Symposium includes keynote by Seth Ettenberg, President and CEO at BlueRock Therapeutics and a panel discussion about "Exploring Advantages and Differences in Berlin and US Healthcare Ecosystems" moderated by Damon Cox, Head of Next Practice and Inclusive Growth at MassChallenge and panelists
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Susan Chase, Vice President Business Development at BioInnovation Labs LLC ("Biolabs"),
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Dr. Christina Quensel, Managing Director at Campus Berlin Buch (Berlin Innovation Site),
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Dr. Kai Uwe Bindseil, Head of Division Life Sciences / Healthcare Industry at Berlin Partner for Business and Technology,
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Seth Ettenberg, President and CEO at BlueRock Therapeutics.
Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
Time: 1PM to 4PM (incl. welcome lunch, keynotes, panel discussion and networking)
Location: MassChallenge, 10 Fan Pier Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Boston
Cost: Complimentary
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MilliporeSigma Increases Global Commitment to Biosafety Testing With € 35 Million Investment in Scotland
“We remain committed to ensuring the safety of the world's medicines through our state-of-the-art testing solutions for our customers around the world that drive new treatments,” said Dirk Lange, Head of Life Science Services, MilliporeSigma.
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Eckert & Ziegler to Host First Radionuclide Theranostics Forum in Boston, MA
On June 1st, 2023, the company will connect potential and existing partners as well as key industry players to dive into a vigorous discussion on the central topics of the rapidly developing radiotheranostics market. The Forum will discuss solutions to challenges in supply chain, upscaling and patient access as well as the latest theranostic concepts.
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VR Training in Catheter Manufacturing
Freudenberg Medical, a global CDMO for finished medical devices, components, and minimally invasive solutions, has implemented virtual reality training for employees working in catheter production at operations in Ireland and the United States.
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Rentschler Receives WBJ Manufacturing Excellence Award
The company was selected as the winner of the Workforce Development Award, particularly in recognition of its partnership with MassBioEd and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). This joint career development program was kicked off in 2022 to train people re-joining the workforce for stable, attractive biotech opportunities. Rentschler Biopharma was presented the award at the WBJ Manufacturing Summit and Excellence Awards event held in Worcester on April 25th.
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Bilingual (German/English) Executive Assistant | |
Reiser Holdings Inc. in Canton, MA is hiring an Executive Assistant. This position serves as a key liaison, managing multiple priorities, and facilitating the smooth functioning of the executive's office. The individual holding this position must be fluent in both English and German. | |
The Goethe-Institut Boston is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for the general appearance, maintenance, and security of our building and outdoor areas at 170 Beacon Street. This position is a keyholder and will be required to work on-site, including evenings and weekends as needed. This is a 0.5 FTE non-exempt position. | | |
Healy administration gives $24.4 million in incentives to create life sciences jobs in state |
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Excerpt: "Less than a week before the international BIO 2023 convention gets underway in Boston, top Healey administration officials Tuesday announced a $24.4 million round of tax credits to 43 life sciences companies across Massachusetts.
The incentives are expected to help add nearly 1,600 jobs at biotech and medtech companies. They are part of a 15-year-old life sciences initiative launched by former governor Deval Patrick in 2008 to accelerate the growth of the sector in the state."
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Gingko signs deal worth up to $406M with Boehringer Ingelheim |
Excerpt: "Pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim has hired Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. to help discover new drugs to go after historically "undruggable" targets. (...) Ginkgo and Boehringer Ingelheim will both use Ginkgo's metagenomic sequence database to determine which drugs to begin developing. " | | | |
As U.S. Races Ahead, Europe Frets About Battery Factory Subsidies |
Excerpt: "That new critique is born of a deep fear in Germany, France, Britain and other European countries that Washington’s approach will hurt the allies it ought to be working with, luring away much of the new investments in electric car and battery factories not already destined for China, South Korea and other Asian countries." | | |
Lufthansa reaktiviert A380 -- die Riesenflugzeuge kommen zurück | Auszug: "Am Donnerstag, den 1. Juni um 15.35 Uhr, soll der Lufthansa-Jet D-AIMK mit musikalischer Begleitung einen Neu-Start hinlegen und den Sommer über täglich nach Boston fliegen. Zum amerikanischen Unabhängigkeitstag am 4. Juli kommt eine tägliche Verbindung von München nach New York hinzu." | | |
*Alle Angaben ohne Gewähr | All specifications are to the best of our knowledge | |
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As of June 2022, all COVID-19 entry restrictions to Germany have been provisionally lifted. From this date, entries to Germany are permitted again for all travel purposes (including tourism and visiting trips). (source)
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For entry into Germany, proof of vaccination, proof of convalescence, or proof of testing is no longer required (source).
- However, it is important to check your airline's applicable conditions of carriage, which may require proof of test or vaccination.
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Foreign national air travelers to the United States do not have be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status before boarding an airplane to fly to the United States.This requirement ended May 11th, 2023. (source)
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CDC no longer requires air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight (source)
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Summer flight schedule until Oct 28th:
- LH422/423 (BOS/FRA): daily
- LH420/421 (BOS/FRA: daily
- LH424/425 (BOS/MUC): daily (flying A388 beginning June 1st)
- LX52/53 (BOS/ZRH): daily
- LX54/55 (BOS/ZRH) daily
As of October 1st, 2022 it is not mandatory to wear a mask on flights to and from Germany.
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