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🌟 GABO 2024: 🌟 This past Tuesday, we had a fantastic event at J.P. Morgan in Boston which covered the economic and market outlook for 2024 as well as the outlook of German businesses in the United States. Thank you to David Kelly, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Irene Fuchs (German American Chamber of Commerce, New York) and our panelists Karen Madden (CTO, MilliporeSigma), Fabian Schober (CEO TÜV SÜD America), and Christopher Hohns (CFO North America, Arvato) who provided valuable insights into their respective industries and why German companies continue to be so invested in the United States. Missed the event? Read up here:
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Non-stop flights from Boston to Vienna!
Great news for Lufthansa Group customers in the Boston area— for the very first time in Boston’s history, there will be nonstop flights to Vienna! Austrian Airlines will begin non-stop, round-trip flight service from Boston to Vienna starting on
July 1, 2024.
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EIT Zollner Expands in Salem, NH
Electronic Instrumentation and Technology, LLC, “EIT”, a service provider for Electronic Manu-facturing & Engineering Services will be relocating and expanding to 100,000+ sq ft in Salem, NH.
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Freudenberg Medical establishes second production facility in Costa Rica
Dr. Mark Ostwald, CEO of Freudenberg Medical, Beverly, MA: "This expansion strengthens our strategy of being close to our customers and offering them efficient solutions along the entire device lifecycle.”
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Given current geopolitical crises, the continued challenges to global suppy chains, the acceleration of extreme weather events, the exponential emergence of new technologies and cybersecurity risks, how are international businesses coping and planning within these new parameters? GBANE 2024 Forum and Networking Evening features 10 speakers including: | |
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Design Thinking is being incorporated into the operations of many of the world’s leading companies, including Apple, Pfizer, Samsung, SAP, and Ikea. Yet this process is not limited to corporations. Many universities, hospitals, governments, startups, museums, and schools integrate Design Thinking into their work. What exactly is Design Thinking and why has it gained widespread adoption across various institutions? What is the relationship between Design Thinking and innovation? If you are curious about integrating this approach into your professional and personal life, our speaker, Dr. Joann Halpern, Director Hasso Plattner Institute, New York, will delve into these questions, introducing you to the Design Thinking process and its practical implementation.
Free Event for GABC members!
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024 we are co-hosting with our international partner organizations a panel discussion with accomplished women entrepreneurs, sharing their journeys and successes, and reflecting on the distinctive perspectives women bring to the entrepreneurial landscape. Reception to follow-up the panel discussion.
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Join us for a panel discussion on transforming our infrastructure for a sustainable future, viewed through a transatlantic lens. With global investments of up to $275 trillion required between until 2050, as outlined in a McKinsey report, the scale of action needed to combat climate change is immense. From renewable energy initiatives to innovative land-use systems, we’ll explore how businesses on both sides of the Atlantic are navigating this transformative journey. Our panelists include: | |
GABC launched a quartely HR Executive Roundtable for German subsidiaries led by GABC board member Jobina Gonsalves, SVP and Head of HR at TÜV SÜD America. Interested to learn more? Contact Emily Westhoven at emily.westhoven@gabc-boston.org. | | | |
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Most Common Legal and Business Mistakes of Startup Entrepreneurs (ScaleUp Boston) | |
Join Morrison Foerster and Bayer Co.Lab for a four-part series exploring the legal aspects of startup entrepreneurship in the life sciences space. Sessions will be held at Bayer’s Co.Lab in Cambridge. More information & registration
Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, 4:30PM to 6PM + networking
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Bayer's Expert Mondays 2024 | |
Knowledge Sharing for Innovators | Meet & Greet with Bayer Scouts & Scientific Finders. These sessions are designed for drug developers and healthcare researchers seeking collaboration with big pharma and out-licensing opportunities later in their journey. More information & registration
Monday, February 26th, 2024, 11AM ET (5PM CET) | virtual event
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Generative AI: A Gold Mine for Accelerated Development or a Risk of Copyright Infringement? | |
Hear from a panel of experts for a discussion on AI technology and fair use in the AI content generator realm. More information & registration
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, 12PM EST | Webinar
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FIFA announces Boston's 2026 World Cup schedule |
Excerpt: "Boston is set to host seven matches: five from the group stage, one from the round of 32 knockout stage, and one quarterfinals match. The five group stage matches will be held on June 13, June 16, June 19, June 23 and June 26. The round of 32 match will be held on June 29 and the quarterfinal game will be played on July 9." | |  |
Marlborough is offering tax deal to lure a bioscience company. How it works |
Excerpt: "Though the name of the client and the cancer treatment it produces is confidential, Rentschler Biopharma's Tom Roberts says this is just the first in a new wave of business in Milford for the 150-year-old company." | | | |
Biden and German Leader Meet at White House and Push for Ukraine Aid |
Excerpt: "President Biden and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany used a meeting at the Oval Office on Friday to pressure Congress to pass billions more in aid for Ukraine, as legislative dysfunction and opposition among some Republicans have left the critical package in limbo." | | |
Schneller zum deutschen Pass: Bundestag stimmt für Reform | Auszug: "Der Weg zum deutschen Pass wird kürzer und Mehrfach-Staatsbürgerschaften werden zur Regel. Eine entsprechende Reform des Staatsbürgerschaftsrechts beschloss der Bundestag. Unter den 639 abgegebenen Stimmen waren 382 Ja-Stimmen und 234 Nein-Stimmen, bei 23 Enthaltungen." | | | | | |
